Sunday, December 2, 2007

Beowulf (2007), Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Summary: In this 3-D digital retelling of the epic poem, the larger-than-life hero battles against demons, monsters . . . and temptation . . .

Things I Liked:
The intensity of the action sequences. Much of the modeling and rendering visible in the close ups is breathtaking. In some of the B-scenes, the voice talent is so powerful that it manages to "plus" the animation. The story and plot of BEOWULF offer an interesting and original twist on the classic saga.

Things I Didn't Like: The creature, character and costume design. The animation and rigging in the longer shots - particularly with regard to the way subtle human actions are handled. There has been much praise regarding the environments and backgrounds but nothing stood out (to me) as particularly groundbreaking.

Two Stars out of Five Stars

FilmWatch Ratings Legend:


One Star: Hated it

Two Stars: Didn't like it
Three Stars: Liked it
Four Stars: Really liked it

Five Stars: Loved it

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