I didn't like the comic book screen play version of "Beowulf" I completely should have known I wouldn't like the movie version either. There are some redeeming qualities but the horrible outweighs the pleasant.
The story that goes along with the dragon golden chalice is a marvelous idea. It gives reason to Grendel's existence and reason to all the other monsters. This one kingdom is cursed because none of the newly bound kings can control themselves when it comes to a beautiful, yet monstrous woman. It's not until Beowulf is | |
old that the story becomes worth while though. Before this it was all sex, profanity, vanity, and blood.
Grendel's whole existence is a screeching joke. That's all he did, was screech while attacking the men in the mead hall. One would think he'd make grunting manly sounds. Instead he just wails and screams as if he was a small child.
After seeing the men's behavior in the mead hall I think they deserve what came to them. The way they are over sexed and treat people who are below them, such as women and Unferth's servant Cain. What reason would a king possibly have to drop his robes in front of all his people. I was surprised to see most women's bosom covered up. Except the one in the begining when the Geats arrive.
The story became really good during the dragon fight. Maybe that's because I didn't have to sit through any misogyny or unneeded nudity. It was gross how Beowulf cut his own shoulder so he could get closer to the Dragon's heart. I also thought the song during the credits was worth while. It's the only feminist thing going on in the movie. Both the dragon scene and the song can be found above.
Grendel's whole existence is a screeching joke. That's all he did, was screech while attacking the men in the mead hall. One would think he'd make grunting manly sounds. Instead he just wails and screams as if he was a small child.
After seeing the men's behavior in the mead hall I think they deserve what came to them. The way they are over sexed and treat people who are below them, such as women and Unferth's servant Cain. What reason would a king possibly have to drop his robes in front of all his people. I was surprised to see most women's bosom covered up. Except the one in the begining when the Geats arrive.
The story became really good during the dragon fight. Maybe that's because I didn't have to sit through any misogyny or unneeded nudity. It was gross how Beowulf cut his own shoulder so he could get closer to the Dragon's heart. I also thought the song during the credits was worth while. It's the only feminist thing going on in the movie. Both the dragon scene and the song can be found above.