Beowulf and Grendel is the epic feature based on the Anglo Saxon poem “Beowulf” directed by Sturla Gunnarsson filmed against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Iceland. This version of Beowulf written by Andrew Berzins added humor and the vulnerable human quality given to Grendel gave it a new twist. Gerard Butler (Bewoulf) and Stellan Skarsgard (King Hothgar) gave excellent performances but it was Ingvar Sigurdsson’s portrayal of Grendel that took front stage. He excellently conveyed all feelings and emotions through gestures, expressions, and actions. Cast and crew put their heart and souls into this thought provoking version of the anient poem about people in a primitive time in this compelling drama free of CGI. It is well worth seeing.
Official website: www.beowulfandgrendel.com
I really enjoyed Beowulf and Grendel, directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and filmed in the most beautiful setting of Iceland. Gerard Butler as always, made an impressive and commanding Beowulf and had a wonderful cast supporting him. The story behind the filming makes the film even more special when you read all they went through to make it, lesser people would have given up many times. You can see all that happened in the amazing Wrath Of Gods Documentary by Jon
Gustafsson.
I have to admit i do like Gerard Butler in these
costume roles, a really hunky viking if ever i saw one and of course he gives his all to the role.
Love Rose
I thought I would love this movie, but I was sorely disappointed. The scenery was beautiful, but the script was poorly written and the acting was pretty bad overall. I liked Grendel best. He was able to get across his feelings without saying a word. I don’t think the other characters had many feelings, or maybe they didn’t know how to show them. The documentary about this movie, Wrath of Gods, is much better.
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