Beowulf (Blu-ray) (US Version) Blu-ray Region A, All

Director Robert Zemeckis mines the epic Old English poem for his latest action adventure to feature performance capture animation. The medieval tale was adapted for the screen by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avery, and no doubt it bears little resemblance to the text you studied in high school. So the story goes, King Hrothgar (Anthony Hopkins) and his people are being terrorized by the horrific monster Grendel (Crispin Glover). Hrothgar puts out a call to any brave man who can come and slay the monster. Enter Beowulf (Ray Winstone) and his brave band of soldiers. Beowulf is a mighty warrior, and he quickly dispatches Grendel, but in doing so he enrages Grendel's mother--played here by an extremely sexy and serpentine Angelina Jolie. Beowulf journeys out to lay waste to Grendel's mother as well, but soon finds his resolve tested by great temptation. His choice ultimately brings about a new curse--one far worse than Grendel--and he must live with regret, until the day finally comes when he is given a chance for redemption. Zemeckis first utilized performance capture in the magical Christmas story POLAR EXPRESS, but one certainly shouldn't expect any dancing elves in BEOWULF. The film features enough gore and bloodshed to rival a teen slasher film, and in the 3D versions, the viewer is sometimes given the perspective of blood actually raining down upon them. However, if one can stomach the ooze and innards, the 3D effects are truly something to behold, as spears and dragons seem to soar mere inches from your face. No doubt poetry purists will have much to haggle with in this violent, sexed-up version of the tale, but teenage boys everywhere are likely to queue up multiple times--if not to see Grendel, then to eyeball his mother.

3 stars out of 4 -- "As envisioned by director Robert Zemeckis, BEOWULF is a sight to behold: The landscape and visuals are powerfully sweeping..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 11/16/2007

"[A] soulfully spectacular medieval monster movie....Solemnly gorgeous..." -- Grade: B+ - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 11/23/2007

3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[A]s humans battle monsters, Zemeckis springs so many pow 3-D surprises you'll think BEOWULF is your own private fun house." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 11/29/2007

4 stars out of 5 -- "BEOWULF is a massive step forward, with an immersive depth and clarity of vision..." - Tom, Ambrose (Empire Critic), Empire, 01/01/2008

"BEOWULF blends pre-modern storytelling and the latest virtual cinema technology....A major progression in the cinema of simulation..." - Andrew, Osmond (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 01/01/2008

4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he cast all deliver fine performances, with Ray Winstone perfectly capturing the animalistic, testosterone-drenched Beowulf." - Kate, Bryant (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 04/01/2008

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Product Title:	Beowulf (Blu-ray) (US Version) 魔戰王: 貝奧武夫 (Blu-ray) (美國版) 魔战王: 贝奥武夫 (Blu-ray) (美国版) Beowulf (Blu-ray) (US Version) Beowulf (Blu-ray) (US Version)
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Director:	Sally Field 莎莉菲 莎莉菲 サリー・フィールド Sally Field
Producer:	Steve Starkey | Jack Rapke | Robert Zemeckis Steve Starkey | Jack Rapke | 羅拔湛米基斯 Steve Starkey | Jack Rapke | 罗拔湛米基斯 Steve Starkey | Jack Rapke | Ｒｏｂｅｒｔ Ｚｅｍｅｃｋｉｓ Steve Starkey | Jack Rapke | Robert Zemeckis
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Blu-ray Region Code:	All Region, A - Americas (North, Central and South except French Guiana), Korea, Japan, South East Asia (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) What is it?
Release Date:	2008-07-29
UPC Code:	097361386249
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	Blu-ray
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Paramount Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	180 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1011125956

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Blu-ray Disc Features:

Region 1
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
5.1 Dolby Digital Plus- English, French, Spanish
5.1 Dolby TrueHD - English, French, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Featurette:
1. A HERO'S JOURNEY: THE MAKING OF BEOWULF
2. IN THE VOLUME
3. THE VOLUME
4. T TIME
5. WHAT IS THE E O G?
6. LAY OF THE LAND
7. GIVIN' PROPS
8. SCANNERS
9. STUNTS AND RIGS
10. PLAN OF ATTACK
11. FIGHT ME
12. BABY IT'S COLD INSIDE
13. BEASTS OF BURDEN
14. THE ORIGINS OF BEOWULF
15. CREATING THE ULTIMATE BEOWULF
16. THE ART OF BEOWULF
17. A CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT ZEMEKIS
Additional Scenes:
1. Grendel Runs Towards Herot
2. Hrothgar Awakened By Unferth
3. Scylding's Watch Escorts Beowulf
4. Wealthow Shows Beowulf the Sundial
5. Beowulf Boasts to the People of Herot
6. Beowulf Hammer's Grendel's Arm
7. Celebration and Seduction
8. Wulfgar Greet Beowulf at the Stockade
9. Beowulf's Day Unferth Finds the Horn
10. Cain on the Barrows (Original)
11. Cain on the Barrows (Alternate)
Interactive Features:
Easter Eggs: Coffee Break with John Malkovich
DVD-ROM Features:
Weblinks