Two dimensional is still wonderful.

Rating: 9/10 (7 July 2008)

Though I find that I would have immensely enjoyed the film in 3D format, I can say that I will happily settle for having seen it in the typical two-dimensional style. On other notes, the movie was, all in all, a marvelous rendition of the age old tale, and is definitely an addition to my favorite list. The animation was not only an intelligent addition to the movie, but also a thoughtful one, making it easier for one to delve into the realm of blood-thirsty, terrifying creatures, feeling that they had a more realistic existence when compared to the humans in the film, making it far more easy to enjoy the storyline. An applaud to a very much under-appreciated Crispin Glover, for a masterful performance as Grendel, the afflicted, ruthless, terrifying yet strangely delicate creature who inspires the story to come to life. In my opinion, the best performance of the movie, and I found myself greatly sympathizing for the monster at the arrival of his death. Angelina Jolie served, with no doubt, a superb performance as Grendel's vengeance-streaked mother, set out to seduce Beowulf for her own common yearns, later acknowledged as his misfortunes. A villain role that Jolie can definitely put into her accomplishment bag. Anthony Hopkins gave his usual upstanding performance, as well as Ray Winstone, both having the marvelous king-like characteristic indented throughout their reign in the film. Beowulf's character was simply genius, only making the realism of the hero so much more adequate and vivid, with examples including the character's quick willingness to lie of his race in the water, and his surrender to Grendel's mother, her seduction winning over. Despite the lifeless emotion in the animated characters eyes,foolish addition of Beowulf's continuous nude scenes, and witty yet distracting hiding of Beowulf's manhood, the movie produces an action packed, blood and gore guaranteed, emotionally striking, and magnificent cast filled experience that I recommend all adults, not children, to see.