Beowulf.. worth getting on blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 07-15-2008, 02:30 AM

I enjoy the better cgi films of the more enjoyable stories.

I don't doubt the graphics are incredible, but is it worth getting for the story?

Blu Titan · 07-15-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tron3

I enjoy the better cgi films of the more enjoyable stories.

I don't doubt the graphics are incredible, but is it worth getting for the story?

The story starts fast, but it really falls flat. A lot of dialog and little action. I was planning on buying this one before I saw it. I recommend you watch it first.

UPSandy · 07-15-2008, 02:42 AM

i liked it because it was more intended for adult rather than kids....and not to mention highdefdigest gave it a 5/5 video quality....its a purchase for me

Chris60119 · 07-15-2008, 02:43 AM

if it comes in 3D it's worth it

u_nick · 07-15-2008, 02:44 AM

I'm a fan, but realize I'm in the lower percentile. A lot of people I know didnt like, or rather HATE the story. I didnt mind it, taking it for the simple, 'ancient' story that it was.

zombieking · 07-15-2008, 02:51 AM

I enjoyed it for the fact that it is more adult themed, a rare thing in the world of CGI movies. So a buy for me also, but I would definitely rent first because this is a difficult film to recommend. Story and pacing may turn you off.

Pouyan · 07-15-2008, 04:06 AM

I actually enjoyed the hd dvd, even though its not it 3D, the picture is amazing

However they did change the story, I still enjoyed it

Mr. J · 07-15-2008, 01:29 PM

I happen to love this movie! I will definetely pick it up on blu first day!

Carlsberg19 · 07-15-2008, 02:32 PM

Absolutely, this movie was my HD experience of early 2008

cathexist · 07-15-2008, 03:09 PM

Worth a rental for sure...don't know about a purchase though.

Dubstar · 07-15-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

if it comes in 3D it's worth it

don't hold your breath.

OokieSpookie · 07-15-2008, 06:18 PM

I loved the movie and will be looking forward to this getting delivered.
I thought that the story worked and followed through, and of course the visuals were top tier.

Stephan.klose · 07-15-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

I loved the movie and will be looking forward to this getting delivered.
I thought that the story worked and followed through, and of course the visuals were top tier.

I have it on HD-DVD. The PQ and SQ are pretty decent but the movie is really not that great. While I thought it was pretty bad my cousin said it was the worst movie he ever saw in his life. (And he's seen a lot of movies)

If you are into great CGI work though, you might enjoy it

johnnymech · 07-15-2008, 06:54 PM

I don't understand questions like "Beowulf.. worth getting on blu-ray?". If you like the movie and think it's being sold at a fair price, then buy it. What's the mystery?

If you're asking because you haven't seen it yet, rent it first.

H00D4M4N · 07-15-2008, 07:10 PM

I've had Beowulf on Blu-ray for a few months now actually. It's the UK import.

I liked the movie, and the PQ for the video is very well done. It's not 3-D, but it gives the illusion of three dimensionality.

lgans316 · 07-27-2008, 09:59 AM

HD DVD review

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=601

SQ: 4.5 / 5

Blu-ray review

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=1690

SQ: 4.5 / 5

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This easily earns itself a “4 ½ Star Rating” for overall audio quality. No complaints here about the sound in any way really, it just didn’t amaze me enough to score any higher than that. This does prove to be a excellent upgrade to the Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 featured on the previous HD-DVD release, I will definitely say that much for it.

JamesShrews · 07-27-2008, 12:11 PM

I own the beowolf on hd dvd the one with angelina jolie and let me tell the movie is awesome!!! the CGI is best ever. This is one of my top hd movies and I got over 100 or so

helius · 07-27-2008, 01:54 PM

I find it amusing that the OP specifically asked about the story over PQ, and yet most of the posts here are about how awesome it's going to look. I'm sure it's going to look great, but that doesn't make up for the poor job they did capturing emotion in the CGI, the bad storyline, or the (sometimes) bad voice acting. That said, Angelina Jolie might be reason enough for some

JunkBoy · 07-27-2008, 03:24 PM

Just looked over the Sunday adds and for 20 bucks at CC this Tuesday I think it's worth it.

BaronVH · 07-27-2008, 03:36 PM

I actually did not like the story at all. As a fan of the poem, I thought the topics of heroism, sacrifice, and the epic hero should not have been discarded for the chance to show Angelina in high heels (although it certainly is something I like to see). I am attempting to be as spoiler free as possible, and I do acknowledge that it would be difficult putting the story together into a cohesive screenplay, but I thought they could have made a more entertaining story by being more faithful to the original.

07-15-2008, 02:30 AM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Beowulf.. worth getting on blu-ray? I enjoy the better cgi films of the more enjoyable stories. I don't doubt the graphics are incredible, but is it worth getting for the story?

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07-15-2008, 02:42 AM	#3
UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	i liked it because it was more intended for adult rather than kids....and not to mention highdefdigest gave it a 5/5 video quality....its a purchase for me

07-15-2008, 02:43 AM	#4
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	if it comes in 3D it's worth it

07-15-2008, 02:44 AM	#5
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I'm a fan, but realize I'm in the lower percentile. A lot of people I know didnt like, or rather HATE the story. I didnt mind it, taking it for the simple, 'ancient' story that it was.

07-15-2008, 02:51 AM	#6
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I enjoyed it for the fact that it is more adult themed, a rare thing in the world of CGI movies. So a buy for me also, but I would definitely rent first because this is a difficult film to recommend. Story and pacing may turn you off.

07-15-2008, 04:06 AM	#7
Pouyan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:265 Trading Score:5	I actually enjoyed the hd dvd, even though its not it 3D, the picture is amazing However they did change the story, I still enjoyed it

07-15-2008, 01:29 PM	#8
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I happen to love this movie! I will definetely pick it up on blu first day!

07-15-2008, 02:32 PM	#9
Carlsberg19 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Donegal, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:7	Absolutely, this movie was my HD experience of early 2008

07-15-2008, 03:09 PM	#10
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Worth a rental for sure...don't know about a purchase though.

07-15-2008, 06:18 PM	#12
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	I loved the movie and will be looking forward to this getting delivered. I thought that the story worked and followed through, and of course the visuals were top tier.

07-15-2008, 06:54 PM	#14
johnnymech Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Eastern, USA 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:576 DVD collection:634 Blu-ray reviews:4	I don't understand questions like "Beowulf.. worth getting on blu-ray?". If you like the movie and think it's being sold at a fair price, then buy it. What's the mystery? If you're asking because you haven't seen it yet, rent it first.

07-15-2008, 07:10 PM	#15
H00D4M4N Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I've had Beowulf on Blu-ray for a few months now actually. It's the UK import. I liked the movie, and the PQ for the video is very well done. It's not 3-D, but it gives the illusion of three dimensionality.

07-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#17
JamesShrews Member Member since:Jul 2008	I own the beowolf on hd dvd the one with angelina jolie and let me tell the movie is awesome!!! the CGI is best ever. This is one of my top hd movies and I got over 100 or so

07-27-2008, 01:54 PM	#18
helius Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Colorado	I find it amusing that the OP specifically asked about the story over PQ, and yet most of the posts here are about how awesome it's going to look. I'm sure it's going to look great, but that doesn't make up for the poor job they did capturing emotion in the CGI, the bad storyline, or the (sometimes) bad voice acting. That said, Angelina Jolie might be reason enough for some

07-27-2008, 03:24 PM	#19
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	Just looked over the Sunday adds and for 20 bucks at CC this Tuesday I think it's worth it.

07-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#20
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	I actually did not like the story at all. As a fan of the poem, I thought the topics of heroism, sacrifice, and the epic hero should not have been discarded for the chance to show Angelina in high heels (although it certainly is something I like to see). I am attempting to be as spoiler free as possible, and I do acknowledge that it would be difficult putting the story together into a cohesive screenplay, but I thought they could have made a more entertaining story by being more faithful to the original.

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