"I am Beowulf, and I've come to kill your monster."
All well and good, warrior...but can you conquer yourself?
I enjoyed the movie. Graphic, yes, CGI, yes, a deviation from the legend, slightly, but I still enjoyed the story as I always have. The main problems I had were with Grendel. I mean, a monster is one thing, but this is disgusting. I won't go into detail.
What I DID enjoy, though, was the whole new dimension that was added to the story by making Grendel the son of Hrothgar, and the dragon the son of Beowulf! I thought it brilliant! In that element ALONE, the story suddenly illustrates the terrible consequences of greed, lust, deception, and most importantly, Pride.
The only other problem I have with the movie is that Grendel's mother never dies! THIS is just plain blasphemous! I mean, what's wrong with the thought of Beowulf killing her, and THAT being the reason the dragon goes on a rampage?! ::sigh:: But it was still good.
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Was a good movie...but again....I've seen better. It was a good time Bobby. Must do it again soon. Ciao
Ugh. Sheer blasphemy. I refuse.
Ok, WHAT'S blasphemous about it?! The fact that Grendel's mother doesn't die, ok, so be it. Other than that, and Grendel's disgust factor, THERE'S NO REASON NOT TO SEE IT! If I didn't know any better, I would accuse you of being close-minded.
I think I know what she's referring to. I think she's referring to the fact that they don't believe in God and they think that Beowolf is in fact there defacto God...maybe that's what she's getting @? I don't know.
Nah, that ain't it. I'll ask her about it later.
Okie dokie
I have a lot to write for my blog...but I don't know how to word it correctly so you'll see me with a blog here soon Bobby
Thanks, Josh! Been wondering when you'd get to that!
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