Beowulf (1999) - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

OzScaper · 6th March 2001, 04:45 AM

URL: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0120604

Plot Outline: A sci-fi update of the famous 6th Century poem. In a beseiged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature the Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother.

Stars: Christopher Lambert

OzScaper · 6th March 2001, 04:47 AM

I really liked this film, I haven't seen Christopher Lambert this good for a while. A little brutal and perhaps one would say even gory in places, but I still enjoyed it immensely. I advise seeing it as soon as you can. You won't be disappointed

MythingLink · 6th March 2001, 10:41 AM

Going to watch it as soon as the price drops on the DVD.

Didn't I read somewhere that Christophe Lambert had a hand in the writing and producing of this movie?

Cheers,

OzScaper · 7th March 2001, 04:46 AM

I don't know, I haven't actually seen anything about him having a part in the writing, but he's done so many scifi films now that I wouyldn't be surprised if he was lending a hand.

Ice · 22nd June 2001, 11:19 AM

Sorry for thoughts that liked this film, but personally I think it was the worst movie I have ever seen.
When I finished watching it with my brother, I had to apologies to him for draining 1 and a 1/2 hr out of his life. :angryfire
~Ice~

Highlander II · 8th January 2002, 05:39 PM

I, also, really liked this movie -- i was a little hesitant at first - having heard the 'horror stories' about students having read Beowulf in English/lit classes (not good stories - i never had to read it) -- but the movie was well-done!

and after seeing the garbage they tried to feed Highlander fans w/ Highlander: Endgame - seeing Christopher look like Christopher again was a wonderful treat!!

the story was interesting, and according to my sister - there's more to the story - more 'demons'/monsters to fight -- so, could there be a sequel? or are they gonna leave it as it is? i'm not saying they should make a sequel just to make one - they should only do it if they can come up w/ a good writing team and such to make it a 'good' movie!

as for Christopher's hand in writing or production - if he did, it's not on imdb.com (have to go check my video again) -- can't remember if "Lamb/Bear Entertainment" had any hand in this or not ----

22nd June 2001, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 136	flames! Sorry for thoughts that liked this film, but personally I think it was the worst movie I have ever seen. When I finished watching it with my brother, I had to apologies to him for draining 1 and a 1/2 hr out of his life. :angryfire ~Ice~

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6th March 2001, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
OzScaper OzScaper.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UT's (Otherwise known as Perth, Australia) Posts: 2,099	URL: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0120604 Plot Outline: A sci-fi update of the famous 6th Century poem. In a beseiged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature the Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother. Stars: Christopher Lambert

6th March 2001, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
OzScaper OzScaper.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UT's (Otherwise known as Perth, Australia) Posts: 2,099	I really liked this film, I haven't seen Christopher Lambert this good for a while. A little brutal and perhaps one would say even gory in places, but I still enjoyed it immensely. I advise seeing it as soon as you can. You won't be disappointed

6th March 2001, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
MythingLink First Prime of ASciFi Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,798	Going to watch it as soon as the price drops on the DVD. Didn't I read somewhere that Christophe Lambert had a hand in the writing and producing of this movie? Cheers,

7th March 2001, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
OzScaper OzScaper.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: UT's (Otherwise known as Perth, Australia) Posts: 2,099	I don't know, I haven't actually seen anything about him having a part in the writing, but he's done so many scifi films now that I wouyldn't be surprised if he was lending a hand.

8th January 2002, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,412	I, also, really liked this movie -- i was a little hesitant at first - having heard the 'horror stories' about students having read Beowulf in English/lit classes (not good stories - i never had to read it) -- but the movie was well-done! and after seeing the garbage they tried to feed Highlander fans w/ Highlander: Endgame - seeing Christopher look like Christopher again was a wonderful treat!! the story was interesting, and according to my sister - there's more to the story - more 'demons'/monsters to fight -- so, could there be a sequel? or are they gonna leave it as it is? i'm not saying they should make a sequel just to make one - they should only do it if they can come up w/ a good writing team and such to make it a 'good' movie! as for Christopher's hand in writing or production - if he did, it's not on imdb.com (have to go check my video again) -- can't remember if "Lamb/Bear Entertainment" had any hand in this or not ----