Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I admit it, I'm a Gerry Butler fan, but this film would have me raving in its own. You captured it beautifully in all its nuances and grasped the true importance of the story. A clever example of how a legend can be started, it has relevance for us today. The DVD has splendid special features and when one fully realizes the role the gods-given weather played it adds even more to the film.
Thanks for the kinds words Nancy, but this isn't a review of the film - just the announcement that it is finally coming to DVD. I am looking forward to writing a review as the release date approaches, but I haven't seen the film yet. Check back closer to the release date for the full review.
The film is adapted from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem, Beowulf and follows the medieval adventure that tells the blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous ...more
"Gerard James Butler" (born November 13, 1969) is a Scottish actor known to American audiences for his portrayal of King Leonidas in "300" and The Phantom in the 2004 film ....more
Nancy MelitoAug 5th, 2006 - 12:12:19
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I admit it, I'm a Gerry Butler fan, but this film would have me raving in its own. You captured it beautifully in all its nuances and grasped the true importance of the story. A clever example of how a legend can be started, it has relevance for us today. The DVD has splendid special features and when one fully realizes the role the gods-given weather played it adds even more to the film.
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