Beowulf and Grendel is something to behold

[George Bellefontaine]

The film is based on an Anglo-Saxon poem about a great hero ( Beowulf) who goes to Daneland to help his friend King Hrothgor whose kingdom is being threatened by a killer troll ( Grendel ). But when the truth is known Beowulf realizes he has been drawn into something much more sinister than he had hoped for.

This is beautifully filmed and the stark Icelandic landscape can be breathtaking at times. In fact, the PQ is IMHO of reference quality. And the audio is no slouch either, with very deep LF effects. A very entertaining film for those who like this particular genre.

[David Meek]

I'd heard bits and pieces about this film but nothing concrete. Glad you gave it a thumbs up senor' George. Off to IMDB I go. . . .

[mike c]

is this the christopher lambert movie? or is this a new movie?

[Arneson]

The 13th Warrier, also great Nordik movie, one of our favorites.

[George Bellefontaine]

is this the christopher lambert movie? or is this a new movie?

No, it is a new movie. I believe it was released in theaters last year.

[David Meek]

Okay George, give. The DVD isn't scheduled for release until September 26th!

[Burke Strickland]

David, the DVD is already available in Canada. (You can check out Amazon.ca to confirm that it is in stock and shipping.) It is just the insignificant market below the 49th parallel that can't get it until late September. :>)

Burke

[Russ L]

Its good to hear that the movie was done well. I was wondering if they would do justice to one of the oldest stories(if not THE OLDEST) in the English language. Tolkein was influenced by the Beowulf story. So this is a must rent for me. -Russ

[George Bellefontaine]

Okay George, give. The DVD isn't scheduled for release until September 26th!

It is European made, Tex and apparently there was some funding and filming in Canada so maybe that's why it was available here before Stateside.

[George Bellefontaine]

Its good to hear that the movie was done well. I was wondering if they would do justice to one of the oldest stories(if not THE OLDEST) in the English language. Tolkein was influenced by the Beowulf story. So this is a must rent for me. -Russ

I was reading a piece on this film and the poem itself. Seems the actual author is unknown, but the most recent name associated with it was a catholic monk who didn't write it but was the translator. Very interesting.

[LikeCoiledSteel]

I think I have to give this one a rent. As an English major, this was a must read in college and I studied it in Old English. The story was quit enjoyable. The true author is not known.
Steel

[David Meek]

Well, it's pre-ordered. Thanks for the heads-up there Mr. Nova Scotia. :T

[mike c]

No, it is a new movie. I believe it was released in theaters last year.

thanks, will check it out. wasn't aware of this one.

[David Meek]

Mine's shipped, finally. Hopefully it'll be here soon.

[Azeke]

Thanks for the DVD update Sir George, I will check this out on Tuesday along with X-men if I am allowed to mix genres. I remember reading about Beowulf as a child in school and his heroic and legendary exploits.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[dynamowhum]

Thanks George for sharing this. Looked it up on IMBD and got to say this is a definite watcher.

[dynamowhum]

I must say I am mildly disapointed in this show with its PC revisionistic bent. :roll: The movie was okay but it just did not wow me. With the IB on it did make me jump a few times like at the water fall baptism. Cheers.