It was really good! The Beowulf character was very much like Aragorn but more of a leader and more decisive. I was amazed by how much it was like LoTR, and yet since Tolkien apparently based some of his story on Beowulf, it is not surprising. It is especially noticeable in the primitive architecture and clothing worn by the Danes (Rohirrim) as well as the similarities between Beowulf and Aragorn. The cinematography was incredible. It was filmed in Iceland and the land is so primitive! It has an even more ancient look and feel to it than New Zealand. My only problems (and they were slight) was that I thought the editing was sloppy in a couple of places, and the ending was not what I expected. But these are just minor objections. All in all, I must say I was enthralled through the whole movie.
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rosecarmine
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Date: 2006-03-21 06:14 pm (UTC)