Beowulf

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 0:30 -

I read the poem. I saw it in 3D in the Theatres. AND i have it on DVD and i watched it again. I think this is just about the greatest Ledgend EVER!
I AM BEOWULF! X3

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 0:51 -

I read the Seamus Heaney translation of it in Hawaii (best part of the vacation). I don't know if I'd have fallen in love with it had I read any different translation. The movie was fine with me - a different branch from the same tree.

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 0:55 -

The poem was a little cofusing at times, but i still got it. The movie was different, but still SWEET. best movie ive ever seen.

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 1:04 -

Which print of the book did you read? Add the one you read to your collection so I can see.

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Prelude 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 1:06 -

there's also this recent Beowulf movie, but it bored me and I gave up on watching it. Still, it might be closer to the poem, and is real acting, not quasi-animated like the other film.

www.listal.com/movie/beowulf-grendel-2005

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 1:10 -

sweet like i was wit my sis (aka ash)both times when she watched it
and i say it's really good

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 18:32 -

we printed it off the internet for school. i think it was sorta the original...cant remember twas a while ago...ill ask my mom.

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Sandrick 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 19:16 -

Prelude, you've got to go back and watch it. The pacing is a bit off, but the film has some pretty interesting things going for it. Chief among those is the character of the friar. I've read/watched several adaptations of Beowulf, but I don't believe I've ever seen any address the rise of Christianity during this period. It is quite interesting to see how the Geats and Danes regard the friar. But I won't ruin it for you. Beyond that, this may be the only adaptation which portrays Grendel in a good light. Don't get me wrong, this film is by no means on par with great adaptations like LOTR and the like. But if you're the type who's willing temper their expectations and sit through say, Clash of the Titans, and enjoy it, then theres no reason not to enjoy this film for its merits. Humble as they are.

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Prelude 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 19:56 -

alright, i'm a bit stuck what to watch next, and I don't think I deleted that film yet, so I may check it out once more.

some films, you have to be in the 'mood' for, ya know?

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Deleted 16 years, 1 month ago at Mar 14 20:06 -

How can you not be in the mood for Beowulf? Sorry...thats just me. I personally think its the best movie ever. I like the ending song.
A Hero Comes Home

Out of the mist of history he'll come again
Sailing on ships across the sea to a wounded nation
Signs of a savior and fire on the water
It's what we prayed for, one of our own

Just wait though wide he may roam
Always a hero comes home
He goes where no one has gone
But always a hero comes home

Deep in the heart of darkness sparks a dream of light
Surrounded by hopelessness he finds the will to fight
There's no surrender, always remember
It doesn't end here, we're not alone

Just wait though wide he may roam
Always a hero comes home
He goes where no one has gone
But always a hero comes home

And he will come back on a crimson tide
Dead or alive
And even though we know the bridge has burned
He will return... He will return!

Just wait though wide he may roam
Always a hero comes home
He knows of places unknown
But always a hero comes home

Someday he may carve his stone
The hero comes home

He goes and comes back alone
But always a hero comes home
Just wait though wide he may roam
Always a hero come home!