Beowulf
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I have the book and was just about to start reading it again.
Ray Winstone as Beowulf, I can't wait for the bit where he confronts the Grendel and says "where's ya tool" and after the fight concludes saying "Whose the daddy now".
Any time Hollywood tries to get historical I just cringe.
I was involved in the production of armour for Gladiator a few years back and in the early stages of design we pointed out several things that could easily be made more accurate.
Ridley's answer was "We're making a film, not a history lesson."
While I don't actually have a problem about that, I do have a problem with the public's response to "historical" films in that they tend to think if they've seen it in a film it must be right.
I was involved in the production of armour for Gladiator a few years back and in the early stages of design we pointed out several things that could easily be made more accurate.
Ridley's answer was "We're making a film, not a history lesson."
While I don't actually have a problem about that, I do have a problem with the public's response to "historical" films in that they tend to think if they've seen it in a film it must be right.
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Saw it last night, good film, bit gory for a 12a. You forgot,at times, that it's an animation.
A good film though and worth watching. Quite atmospheric. The queen develops a welsh acent near the end. A similar story line to '13th Warrior', with Banderas and set in a nordic theme.
Nick
A good film though and worth watching. Quite atmospheric. The queen develops a welsh acent near the end. A similar story line to '13th Warrior', with Banderas and set in a nordic theme.
Nick
I have the book and was just about to start reading it again.
Ray Winstone as Beowulf, I can't wait for the bit where he confronts the Grendel and says "where's ya tool" and after the fight concludes saying "Whose the daddy now".
Totally agree - we've seen enough of the Americans getting the Enigma Code and winning the Battle of Britain single handed. The Yanks are sublime at film making and our film industry isn't too bad either. I find it a real shame that they forgo historical accuracy for the sake of sensationalism and budget. Modern directors are missing a real trick in being modern chroniclers of actual history - to tell something lasting rather than short term box office takings.
But maybe I'm old fashioned!
Some goods come out of it though. The Yuri Kulakov animated version of the film is released on Monday
. Some of you may remember it from a series of animations on BBC in the late 90's. It really captured the bleak and fatalistic atmosphere of the poem.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beowulf-Yur...ef=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1195344929&sr=1-2
. Some of you may remember it from a series of animations on BBC in the late 90's. It really captured the bleak and fatalistic atmosphere of the poem.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beowulf-Yur...ef=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1195344929&sr=1-2
xylaria
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Let's face it - Beowulf films are usually a little disappointing.
Beowulf (1999) is a kind of post apocalyptic version with Christopher Lambert as the hero
Beowulf and Grendel (2005) is ok but isn't exactly the most gripping film. Apart from one early fight sequence it is a little dull.
As much as I hate to say it, the best film version of the story is probably the 13th Warrior. Not exactly a close retelling (closer than Troy though!) but at least an enjoyable film.
Beowulf (1999) is a kind of post apocalyptic version with Christopher Lambert as the hero
Beowulf and Grendel (2005) is ok but isn't exactly the most gripping film. Apart from one early fight sequence it is a little dull.
As much as I hate to say it, the best film version of the story is probably the 13th Warrior. Not exactly a close retelling (closer than Troy though!) but at least an enjoyable film.
Well,
We watched it in 3D at the Manchester Odeon :yikes: If you get chance to watch it in 3D then do, it really does add another dimension. The kids loved it but it is very intense in parts like when Grendel is smashing people up. The film is also pretty sexual throughout.
Beowulf comes across as a flawed hero.
Thanks for the link Fi
We watched it in 3D at the Manchester Odeon :yikes: If you get chance to watch it in 3D then do, it really does add another dimension. The kids loved it but it is very intense in parts like when Grendel is smashing people up. The film is also pretty sexual throughout.
Beowulf comes across as a flawed hero.
Thanks for the link Fi
I agree Matt but I felt like a silly boy sitting there in those stupid glasses. Tried to watch it without them but it just made my eyes hurt. Thought it was a good film -13th Warrior is still my favourite though.
