Better than I expected! Much better!
Powerful story ... though I read Beowulf in high school (centuries ago), I have no recollection, so whether the film told the story or not, I don't know.
But a story it told ... the ageless struggle of good and evil, human pride twisting our story to enhance our reputation, the curse of lust and the monsters it creates!
The animation is profound ... but still animation ... sometimes movements, such as the horses, were stilted ... and the eyes were often lifeless.
Does animation spell the end for live actors in front of a camera?
I doubt it ... at least not yet.
Saw it in 3-D - it was great.
Questions begged by the story: can we ever erase the curse?
Why do we make our heroes greater than they are?
Do we every totally tell the truth about our accomplishments?
In a celebrity culture, where great is always greater, and strength always stronger, we might do well to pay attention to Beowulf - truth told is life gained, even when the truth is less glorious then everyone would like.
