I had not seen any previews for the movie but I had seen a poster. And from the poster, I thought I was going to see a movie that was performed real-life.
I found otherwise soon enough. This was a pleasant surprise, I assure you, because the craftsmanship of the characters and the time spent on the detail and realism was admirable. I was disappointed at first, seeing that it was computer animated, expecting another Shrek style spin-off.
However, I sat there examining each character with such great detail, only to end up arguing with myself about what the movie really was.
My favorite character was the queen to Beowulf. She was modest in her actions and beautiful with age. She was the most honest and understanding of the characters. But she also stood up for her convictions in small but dramatic ways.
About the storyline, I should have known it before I had entered. Beowulf was studied in my English class in High School. But due to an easy teacher, I was able to slide by without reading it.
Because of this, I was able to sit through the plot in suspense of what was coming next. The graphics were a bit more gory than I care for and the whole movie had an eerie darkness. And I did not care for the drastic ending. I heard many in the theatre complain of how it just dropped the audience in suspense. Overall, the movie was more a hit with my husband than it was to me.
