Beowulf

There are some stories that over time become more exaggerated and turn into more myth than fact, and when that happens the legends grow far beyond the peoples that started the tale. Based on the Anglo-Saxon poem we are given a new interpretation of the story that has been told and retold since its inception in the 8^th century. With Robert Zemeckis at the helm and some new computer animation technology the story of Beowulf comes to life one more time with a prominent cast including Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Angelina Jolie and Ray Winstone.
Beowulf arrives in a small Danish kingdom to battle the demon Grendel and discovers that there is more than just the demon and his mother to fight. The computer animation that is used in the film is interesting to watch but with the overlay animation on the actors in the story your attention is drawn away from the acting in the scenes to notice the parts of the environment that don't seem to look just right. Yet even with that said the action sequences that the film does have are very well done.
This adaptation is nice to see, but unfortunately the draw back is the drama in between the action. There are times that the drama drags on and its very easy for the audience to lose interest in the tale. Even with the over use of the computer animation some of the best effects come from the demons and dragon in the story, and its not surprising that these are the effects are involved in the action sequences too. So if you have the time and are willing to sit through a retelling of one of the longest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems then you'll be happy with this film, just remember there isn't as much action as you'd think in an old heroes legend.