Blogcritics Comments on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:57:12 EST

It didn't bother me that it strayed a bit from the original... I loved it and I love the documentary about it... when ever will that release come.... I am hoping so soon.... I can wiat to see the full DVD I really liked the costumes and weapons... very authentic I thought... Ruby

Comment by Rose on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:13:35 EST

hi joelle and blondesquaw, Nice to talk about beowulf and grendel with people who like it so much. I loved seeing the wrath site clips from the new wrath of gods documentary, makes me appreciate what they went through so much. Beowulf and grendel is quite different from the epic poem, but then it had to translate to screen and have a bit more of a story for modern day audiences. Rose

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:02:41 EST

Hi Joelle I have been excited about seeing this documentary for a long time.... After seeing Bewoulf and Grendel and loving it I wanted to seee the documentary even more... The CBC was great and I was blown away by what the cast and crew went through to make bewoulf and Grendel... I think it is a miracle that it ever was completed.... I look forward to discussing the documentary with you after I see the full lenght version... blondesquaw

Comment by Joelle on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:24:43 EST

Hello Blondesquaw and Rose! I love the Wrath of Gods site. As you know I was able to see Wrath on CBC and was blown away. Jon did an awesome job in showing what the cast and crew went through to make Beowulf and Grendel. Wrath is definitely a stand alone piece. I can't wait for the dvd. Joelle

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:35:30 EST

The CBC braodcast was fantastic! I want the full length version now more than ever that will be on the DVD.... The site has updated the sample clips, and they are wonderful, this documentary is far more than the making of type, I was suprised when Isaw that it was a complete story all on its own, unbelievable what the film makers went through, but at the same time it made me laugh and laugh... blondesquaw

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:14:38 EST

Hello Rose The site has a great new look... I am glad that you liked what you have seen of Wrath of Gods... I agree with you that the making of a movie type film is sometimes even better than the movie... I simply can't wait for new film festival dates and a new release date... I can't wait to have the DVD... Blondesquaw

Comment by Rose on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:03:35 EST

I have seen part of the Wrath of Gods documentary and it looks amazing. Jon has done a marvellous job capturing behind the scenes of Beowulf and Grendel. I find it as interesting as the film itself, they went through so much. I cannot wait for the Wrath Dvd to come out, so i can buy a copy. Blondesquaw i have seen the site, it has wonderful graphics, very interesting indeed. Rose

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:43:27 EST

What are your thoughts on Path Finder??? blondesquaw

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 08:17:33 EST

Triniman I will be watching Path Finder when it comes out.. It looks interesting... The Wrath of Gods will be showing on the CBC on November 14th.. 42 minutes worth!!!! Then after this showing Jon Gustafsson will be releasing the documentary for sales.... The trailer for Wrath of Gods is fantastic... I was wondering if you had a look at the site and what you thought... I simply can't wait to see it... blondesquaw

Comment by Triniman on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:22:08 EDT

blondesquaw, glad you enjoyed the movie and DVD. I will have to check out that website and the documentary. Are you jazzed about seeing the film Pathfinder at all?

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:13:09 EDT

I got my USA version DVD of Beowulf and Grendel yesterday. I just love this movie... I enjoy it more every time that I watch it!!!!!!! The extras are wonderful.. especially the ones from Jon Gustafsson's documentary about the filming of B&G ... The Wrath of Gods... and speaking of .. Jon has added a new trailer to his site wrathofgods.com Oh my god it is fantastic!!!!! blondsquaw

Comment by blondesquaw on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:27:03 EDT

Beowulf and Grendel has been doing very well with its USA releash!!!!! What a great movie... It has had extended showing time at each location.. I am well jazzed about that... And speaking of B&G have any of you seen this site wratofgods.com???? It is about the documentary by Jon Gustafsson WRATH OF GODS, the making of B&G... There are great clips that just make you want to see more... I think this documentary will be just as good as the movie... I can't wait to see it... and I bet it starts showing up at film festivals real soon... I will be watching for it... all of you should go have a look at this site... well worth the time.... blondesquaw

Comment by Steve on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:05:28 EDT

Well, I'm a Canadian, and I saw this movie a few weeks ago. All I can say is, it was very dark and quite gruesome. I wish I had read the poem from the Middle Ages that it is based on BEFORE going to see the movie so I could have saved myself the time and money. Having seen the movie, I can honestly say I have NO desire to read the poem it was based on/inspired by lol. If this movie is faithful to the poem at all, I doubt very much that the poem was written by an anonynous priest!! Of course, those warriors in this movie that go around choppping off people's heads are regarding as eminently sane while the Christians are a bunch of nutbars. I do hope the Hollywood version due next year does not follow the same tack.

Comment by wolf on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 01:21:41 EDT

I can not wait to see this movie... Hopefully we will be hearing soon that a USA distributor has been found. The trailers, two featurettes , interview clips, and photo galleries on the main site www.beowulfandgrendel.com just serve to make me even more anxious to see this film. blondesquaw

Comment by El Bicho on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:20:52 EST

Neil Gaiman co-wrote the Hollywood screenplay, so I'm curious to see it

Comment by Triniman on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:08:23 EST

Thanks, Pamela. I can only guess that it is showing in Canada since it is a Canadian co-production. I have no doubt that it will end up in the US, though, sooner or later. Curiously, there are no US screening dates on their website yet.

Comment by Pamela S. on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:32:04 EST

I wish this movie had a US distributor so you lucky Canadians weren't the only one who get to see it! I'm glad you do get to enjoy the story and the wonderful acting by my favorite actor Gerard Butler, but.... how about letting some of the rest of us in on the fun? Good article, btw. Thanks.

Comment by Triniman on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:13:36 EST

Victor, I've heard of the Grendel novel but I haven't read it. I bet it's great! I really hope people give this film a chance.

Comment by Victor Lana on Movie Review: Beowulf and Grendel

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:32:49 EST

Great post, Triniman! Despite Woody Allen's famous line in Annie Hall (never take a course that requires you to read Beowulf), I've always enjoyed the story and have taught it myself at the college level. I look forward to seeing this film. Are you familiar with John Gardner's novel Grendel? It is the story told from the monster's point of view. A really fantastic read!