This movie was truly horrible. Too bad. REALLY too bad. The original story of Beowulf is a classic. A GREAT adventure story about terrible monsters and great heroics and leadership. I have been a big fan of the story since I was a kid when I read Michael Chriton's "EATERS OF THE DEAD,"and I dreamed of making movies. And I always hoped that some ambitious director would someday make the story of BEOWULF into a great movie. Needless to say, I was excited when "THE THIRTEENTH WARRIOR" came out. And, needless to say, I was terribly disappointed. So when I heard they were making a futuristic sci-fi adaptation of the story, my hopes were renewed. But "BEOWULF" is even worse than "THE THIRTEENTH WARRIOR." They had good set design and good costuming. When the movie first started I thought, "Hey, this might not be so bad." But after the first few scenes, I realized that the mark had been missed once again. This movie was not only a disappointment, it was embarrassing to watch! I felt embarrassed for Christopher Lambert. He was great in "HighLander." Well, now that I think of it, thats the only decent movie the man has ever made. I thought the movie director would at least have some decent fight scenes. But instead, he chose to get a gymnast to stand in for Christopher Lambert and bounce around all over the place. Why is it that when the hero needs to back away from his attacker they always end up just doing back handsprings? Why not just back up? Wouldn't that save a lot of energy and make a lot more sense? Gymnastics are fun to watch, but they do NOT substitute for well choreographed fight scenes. If you are a director and you are thinking of going that route with your movie, CONTACT ME. I will come choreograph your fight scenes for you.
This movie is horrible. I tried to watch it. I tried to give it a chance. But it was just terrible. I was barely able to stay with it to the end. I say, avoid this movie!
This movie is horrible. I tried to watch it. I tried to give it a chance. But it was just terrible. I was barely able to stay with it to the end. I say, avoid this movie!