Beowulf: Please allow me to sound like a 13 year old for a minute – “Beowulf in 3-D is REALLY cool.” Robert Zemeckis, the man who brought us Forrest Gump and more recently The Polar Express is behind this innovative film. The entire movie is brought to life using computer animation. All of the CG characters are reproductions if you will, of living actors (Think Polar Express). Among the cast are John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, and Angelina Jolie. What we see on screen could only be done using CG, as the battles are epic, astonishing, and gruesome all at the same time. I would say the script only “loosely” follows the ancient poem, as the screenwriters added much more to the story than I ever remember. The tale begins when the monster Grendel annihilates King Hrothgar’s village. Beowulf steps up to the challenge of hunting down and killing Grendel. However, Grendel is only the first beast he will have to face on this deadly test. Clearly, it is the amazing visuals that make this movie so exciting. I was bewildered with the 3-D presentation – I will go as far as to say “industry changing”. A few years back we would only be able to read and imagine such actions, now thanks to technology we can actually see it on the big screen. Beowulf 3-D is a very exuberant theater experience, so put the glasses over your eyes and enjoy!!!

The movie itself is only: * * and ½, but seeing it in 3D brings it to: * * * and ½ or Grade: B

If this movie had parents they would be: Polar Express & Clash of the Titans

With a runtime of 120 minutes

This film is rated PG-13