Beowulf

20072007
K-13K-13
1h 55min

Ray Winstone in Beowulf (2007)

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The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel, who is terrorizing Denmark, then Grendel's Mother, who begins killing out of revenge.The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel, who is terrorizing Denmark, then Grendel's Mother, who begins killing out of revenge.The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel, who is terrorizing Denmark, then Grendel's Mother, who begins killing out of revenge.

Director
- Robert Zemeckis
Writers
- Neil Gaiman(screenplay)
- Roger Avary(screenplay)
- Anonymous(epic poem "Beowulf")
Stars

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Awards
- 3 wins & 19 nominations

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Ray Winstone in Beowulf (2007)

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Angelina Jolie and Ray Winstone in Beowulf (2007)

Angelina Jolie and Ray Winstone in Beowulf (2007)

Director
- Robert Zemeckis
Writers
- Neil Gaiman(screenplay)
- Roger Avary(screenplay)
- Anonymous(epic poem "Beowulf")
All cast & crew
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Set against the coming of Christianity, this is the story of the last hero: in 507, a monstrous troll wreaks havoc in the mead hall of Danish King Hrothgar (Sir Anthony Hopkins). He offers rewards for the death of Grendel (Crispin Glover), so Beowulf (Ray Winstone), a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his armor and awaits the monster. A fierce battle ensues that leads to Beowolf's entering the watery lair of Grendel's Mother (Angelina Jolie), where a devil's bargain awaits. Beowulf returns to Herot, the castle, and becomes King. Jump ahead many years, and the sins of the father are visited upon Beowulf and his kingdom. The hero must face his weakness and be heroic once again. Is the age of demons over? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Trivia
Based on the oldest known written story in a language purporting to be English.

Goofs
The movie depicts Christianity displacing the Old Norse religion from Denmark over the 6th century AD. In reality, Denmark did not become Christian until the 9th century.

Quotes
Beowulf: I am Ripper... Tearer... Slasher... Gouger. I am the Teeth in the Darkness, the Talons in the Night. Mine is Strength... and Lust... and Power! I AM BEOWULF!

Alternate versions
Director's Cut features violence and nudity cut from the theatrical version.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Beowulf/Margot at the Wedding/Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium/Enchanted/Southland Tales/Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)

Soundtracks
Hrothgar Song
Written and Produced by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri
Performed by Nick Jameson

Top review

Are you kidding me? Sloppy, CRAP.

Roger Ebert did a great job at distracting readers from actually telling audiences anything useful in what he calls a review. Surely he jests, when he implies that the filmmakers meant this film to be funny. The review from him should be retitled "distracting comments," just as Beowulf should be retitled, as anything else, and have it's rating pushed up to R. This film isn't worth the download space, or the box office dollar you'll have to put out to be annoyed, insulted, and confused. Keep your family away and your friends. This wheelbarrow of crap that the studio rolled out is shameful. It should be listed as exploitation animation. How dare they ask for academy recognition for an Oscar. Ugh....

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Release date
- November 23, 2007 (Finland)
Countries of origin
- United States
- United Kingdom
Languages
- English
- Old English
Also known as
- Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience
Filming locations
- Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $150,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $82,280,579
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $27,515,871
- Nov 18, 2007
Gross worldwide
- $196,393,745

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Runtime
- 1h 55min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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