One Paragraph Review: Beowulf

I like movies based on comic books, such as Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman. I like movies based on graphic novels such as 300, and V for Vendetta. But I guess I don't like movies based on epic poems, because I did not like this movie. I understand the appeal of reinterpreting the story and turning Beowulf into a flawed character instead of a hero. But if you are going to do that, then why use the animated motion capture film technique that they did? I don't think the screenplay and the film technique meshed.

One Paragraph Review: Beowulf

This movie is like Shrek for adults. It sort-of looks like the animation like Shrek, but instead of cute monsters and lame jokes it's got scary monsters and lame plot. The action sequences were pretty good, but the movie just never really captured me. Beowulf is such an interesting tale but it seemed like the directors took it in a petty direction. Instead of an analysis of a real "Hero" like Beowulf the movie acts more like a standard action movie. Definitely a good flick to watch on HBO late night when you're girlfriend has nodded off because she didn't want to sleep with you.

One Paragraph Review: Beowulf

I saw Beowulf in 3D this weekend. If you decide to see that movie at all, please go see it in 3D. It's worth it for the novelty, the 3D tech seems to have been greatly improved since the old days of blue-and-red cardboard lenses. Also, please do not take your very young child to it. Holy crap, halfway through I pulled out my ticket to see what it was rated. I'm surprised it was rated PG-13 because there are some wildly violent and gory scenes in it. But, in 3D, it's worth the price of admission for some good animated action.