read the original, then see the film

Rating: 7/10 (30 October 1999)

An interesting modern take on Beowulf. It was distressing to me, however, how many people did not recognize the literary classic in either this movie or Crichton's novel. Don't forget to read the original Beowulf, compare that to the changes Crichton made in his novel, and *then* go see this film. It will enrich your appreciation of the movie, and it just might help you figure out what's going on behind the scenes and to understand the characters a bit better.
Certain scenes toward the end of the film make the whole worthwhile, and Bandaras does a great job without having to be the toughest man on the screen all the time.