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Manufacturer: Dimension
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Rhona Mitra, Oliver Cotton, Götz Otto, Vincent Hammond
Directed By: Graham Baker
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0717951010650
Format: Anamorphic
Label: Dimension
Manufacturer: Dimension
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Dimension
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2000-10-17
Running Time: 95
Studio: Dimension
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
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Christopher Lambert (MORTAL KOMBAT, HIGHLANDER) stars in this futuristic update of the classic poem written in 900 AD and set in a world of supernatural evil and inexplicable danger! Torn from a legend whose roots are buried in the mists of time, Beowulf is half man -- half god. Living in a techno-futile world of the future, a medieval land where technology's secrets are locked away in a mute past, Beowulf fights his way through a besieging army and into a mysterious, ominous castle on the edge of nowhere to face an evil within ... a beastly spawn of man and demon named Grendel. Now he must fight to the death in order to quell the raging violence hidden deep in his own bedeviled soul!
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Summary: Worst Beowulf movie ever.
Comment: I've seen every movie versian of Beowulf that I know of and this is the only one yet that disapointed me. Setting, casting, custumes, props, soundtrack(WTF!), dialogue and the very story itself were all garbage. It seems as though every character in the story has a differnt accent with no effort put in whatsoever to make it seen like they didn't all come right off the boardwalks of California. Don't bother with this one.
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Summary: Arthouse (or low budget) alternative vision of the Beowulf story
Comment: I must admit, I love this film, while acknowledging that it is not a great film. Christopher Lambert has a tendency to pick offbeat roles (such as The Sicillian) but they are quite charming nonetheless. Only about half the movie is really based on the beowulf story, and it has odd modern touches which make it look like "Heavy Metal" magazine (if you remember it). This is obviously shown up on budget and special effects by the 2007 film of the same name, yet for some reason I still like this one. It has a kind of campy gothic theme, think David Lynch's Dune version. Go in with low expectations and you might enjoy it.
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Summary: Didn't suck that bad
Comment: Overall this is my favorite Beowulf movie, although that's not saying much. The only thing taken from the great book is the general plot situation. It's set in a futuristic post-apocalyptic world of swords and evil supernatural forces. A couple of the actresses are really hot with nice cleavage. It's the kind of movie that plays industrial music during the fight scenes. The monsters are pure special effects. It's good mindless entertainment, although I can't imagine anyone watching this more than once. Just the right length at about 90 minutes
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Summary: Weird But I Liked It
Comment: Beowulf
I watched this movie expecting just what I got the usual Christopher Lambert fare, i.e. Highlander with Sean Connery. Christopher is not known for his academy award seeking movies. As a matter of fact the Sicilian was one of his better roles and he is not the best of actors but the supporting cast i.e. Rhona Mitra with the "enhancements" is eye candy for the meandering script and dialouge. From what I understand this film is loosley based on a book based on myth and that is what I took it for. Sword and socery and nothing more. I guess this movie is similiar to the Kung-Fu movies that used to come on on Saturday afternoons with the flying through the air, and feats of great strength by the star performers and in that light it is an entertaining movie. Mr Lambert was his usual monotone, quite dry self which was occasionally intrupted by a mythical beast that tore asunder warriors for no apperent reason other than they were home. I would have given this movie 3-stars except for the very lovely Rhona Mitra whom I think is well pleasing to the eye. For a long time she did bits in movies, i.e. the neighbor of Kevin Bacon in "Hollow Man" and the bounty huntress seeking to bring Riddick to justice in "The Chronicles of Riddick" and recent brief appearances in the newly released movie "Shooter" starring Mark Wahlberg. So all in all if you like sword and sorcery and a bit of a twist of a quirky movie and I apologize for almost forgetting about the lovely Patricia Valezquez in a cameo role in this movie, known more for her roles in the Mummy and Return of the Mummy with Rachel Weisz, but I digress, then you may like this one, I did because I didn't expect anymore out of it than "Action" and nothing more. If you are looking for character depth and development then I suggest one of the movies I mentioned above especially the movie "Shooter" with Wahlberg, it is fantastic! Mark found his niche.
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Summary: for sci-fi fan; not English teachers
Comment: This version of Beowulf is perfect for those who enjoy Sci-Fi movies; however, if you are searching for a classroom supplement to the epic poem, this selection is not for you
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