Beowulf

Ruthven · November 5th, 2007, 11:05 PM

I posted about this awhile back, but it was before the lounge got started, so it was off-topic (sorry about that!). But I was wondering what people thought about the upcoming "Beowulf" movie. It looks pretty solid to me. I am still not 100% sold on that animation style but I have no doubt I will enjoy the movie. I like the Grendel character (oddly, I've never read John Gardner's book, though), he falls into that whole "sympathetic monster, BUT HE IS STILL A MONSTER" style that I like. The fact that a NC-17 cut exists that will no doubt make it to DVD is awesome to me. I'll be waiting for someone to re-score scenes from this movie with power metal tunes and upload it to YouTube.

rms · November 5th, 2007, 11:48 PM

it doesnt interest me in the slightest and imo looks very stupid

Yippee38 · November 6th, 2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rms

it doesnt interest me in the slightest and imo looks very stupid

Same here even though (or maybe because) I liked the book.

Pellaz · November 6th, 2007, 12:08 AM

The ads look kinda cheesy, IMO.

Mxgonzo · November 6th, 2007, 05:17 AM

It does look cheesy. I think this movie will be a huge disappointment.

Rider of Theli · November 6th, 2007, 06:48 AM

yeah, i'll probably wait for a dvd release on this one. I rarely make it out to the movies these days. And this one simply looks like a very long video game trailer. *shrug* Sorry.

On the other hand, I am looking forward to Stephen King's The MIST.

...yeah, I'm a sucker for 'monster' movies. And this one looks like it's right up my alley. Never read the book - never knew it existed in fact.

But I am anxious to see this movie.

mtndewqueen88 · November 6th, 2007, 07:34 AM

I *love* the epic poem. But, if Angelina Jolie is Grendel's mother...

OrbWeaver · November 6th, 2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mtndewqueen88

I *love* the epic poem. But, if Angelina Jolie is Grendel's mother...

My sentiments exactly. I was under the impression Grendel's mother was a hag, or something similar. So unless they make Angelina Jolie look horrific, I don't think it's going to work.

I'm afraid this movie might be very, very disappointing. Sort of like Troy. While I enjoyed that movie, there were so many things about it that made me say "That's not how it went in the poem!!!"

nailz · November 6th, 2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbWeaver

Sort of like Troy. While I enjoyed that movie, there were so many things about it that made me say "That's not how it went in the poem!!!"

Really? Was it the complete lack of mention of any and all Greek Gods throughout the movie? Or was it simply the 3 hour glorification of brad pitts ass?

booB · November 6th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Grendel and Grendel's Mother were great big monsters in the text -- the archetype for the "knight" slaying the "dragon"... I don't know how they can justify portraying them as humans in the movie, unless they didn't understand the text at all.

That being said, the movie looks like it's very well-cast, and could be surprisingly good.

Magius · November 6th, 2007, 11:25 AM

What the hell is the point of animating if you make the characters look exactly like they do live? You have to pay them anyway for the voice overs. Just shoot the freaking movie.

November 5th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ruthven Resident Vampire ^v^ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,015	Beowulf I posted about this awhile back, but it was before the lounge got started, so it was off-topic (sorry about that!). But I was wondering what people thought about the upcoming "Beowulf" movie. It looks pretty solid to me. I am still not 100% sold on that animation style but I have no doubt I will enjoy the movie. I like the Grendel character (oddly, I've never read John Gardner's book, though), he falls into that whole "sympathetic monster, BUT HE IS STILL A MONSTER" style that I like. The fact that a NC-17 cut exists that will no doubt make it to DVD is awesome to me. I'll be waiting for someone to re-score scenes from this movie with power metal tunes and upload it to YouTube. __________________ Derek

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November 6th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rider of Theli Son of the Staves of Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiram, Ga Posts: 2,276	yeah, i'll probably wait for a dvd release on this one. I rarely make it out to the movies these days. And this one simply looks like a very long video game trailer. shrug Sorry. On the other hand, I am looking forward to Stephen King's The MIST. ...yeah, I'm a sucker for 'monster' movies. And this one looks like it's right up my alley. Never read the book - never knew it existed in fact. But I am anxious to see this movie. __________________ rebuilding the Atlanta Traditional Metal Scene... one stage at a time

November 6th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
booB Señor Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 2,994	Grendel and Grendel's Mother were great big monsters in the text -- the archetype for the "knight" slaying the "dragon"... I don't know how they can justify portraying them as humans in the movie, unless they didn't understand the text at all. That being said, the movie looks like it's very well-cast, and could be surprisingly good. __________________

November 6th, 2007, 05:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mxgonzo Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Freedonia Posts: 738	It does look cheesy. I think this movie will be a huge disappointment.

November 6th, 2007, 07:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
mtndewqueen88 Mark the Music Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 584	I love the epic poem. But, if Angelina Jolie is Grendel's mother...

November 6th, 2007, 11:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Magius ................. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,392	What the hell is the point of animating if you make the characters look exactly like they do live? You have to pay them anyway for the voice overs. Just shoot the freaking movie.