Beowulf - VGF

**Sean P Kelly** · 07-27-2007, 03:17 PM

Apple - Trailers - Beowulf

Just like what I heard, this is those most photorealistic CGI I've ever seen (it's essentially CGI rotoscoping).

Can't wait to see it.

EDIT: I have been reading some posts elsewhere by people, who essentially want to boycott the film because it IS animated. These people are saying that it looks like a video game, that is should be live action, there is no point for it to be CGI like this. Personally, I am amazed at how well it looks and I don't care how it was filmed.

What do you think?

**Wyborn** · 07-27-2007, 06:17 PM

...This looks like distilled awesome.

John Malkovich? Anthony Hopkins? Co-written by Neil Gaiman? CGI so real it makes Final Flight of the Osiris look like a joke?

Sign me up. Sign me up.

Scripture · 07-27-2007, 07:04 PM

Never read the book, but this indeed looks fantastic. I may...have to read the book.

Man, that was a profound post. I feel so small in comparison to the incredible trailer I just saw.

Koga · 07-28-2007, 04:24 AM

After having seen the trailer I immediately realised why they went with this CGI look. I think it looks great.

***CaptHayfever*** · 07-28-2007, 01:53 PM

I saw the cardboard theater setup the other night; is that girl supposed to look exactly like Lara Croft?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Sean P Kelly** · 07-28-2007, 10:11 PM

^ You mean the one played by Angelina Jolie?

It should be interesting to note that this is the second Beowulf movie in two years, the last being the (more low profile) Beowulf & Grendel staring Gerard Butler (my guess is that it would have been more high profile if it was released AFTER 300 instead of before).

**Dr. Horrible** · 07-28-2007, 11:24 PM

The 13th Warrior was based on a book that was a retelling of Beowulf. Too bad it sucked.

This movie, however, looks freakin' sweet.

***CaptHayfever*** · 07-29-2007, 12:58 AM

^^I didn't bother reading names; it was just the exact same pose & hairstyle as the Tomb Raider posters/box art/whatever. She's done roles where she doesn't have a huge braided ponytail.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

**Sean P Kelly** · 07-29-2007, 09:41 PM

I found some interesting parallels between this and A Scanner Darkly:

Both are based on well-liked stories: The Philip K. Dick Novel and the 12th Century Epic Poem
Both are "more mature" films using an animation process previously used by the director: Rotoscoping previous used by Richard Linklater in Waking Life and Motion-Capture CGI previous used by Robert Zemeckis in The Polar Express
Both received backlash/criticism from fans for turning their beloved story into a "cartoon" (though the criticism for Beowulf is expanded to also say that the characters look like "zombies" -- don't know where that comes from)

Ike · 07-29-2007, 11:56 PM

I really don't understand what the big deal is with making it a computer animated movie instead of live action. Why do people have to act all pissy about it? Either way, I think the movie looks sweet.

Sim Kid · 07-30-2007, 01:03 AM

Well, there's some things you can't do with simple stunt-actors, and there's a simple art-style for this movie that can't be replicated with costume design and actors.

I'll definitely be seeing THIS movie. The CGI looks like it'll be the most impressive CG-imaging this side of Advent Children. (Which was pretty good...Aside from some major stuff, such as Sephiroth and the Jenova's Witnesses' black lipstick and silver hair as well as Cloud & Reno's un-replicatable hair, they looked like they could have been actors, though you can tell it was CGI)

Bomby · 07-30-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auron

I really don't understand what the big deal is with making it a computer animated movie instead of live action. Why do people have to act all pissy about it? Either way, I think the movie looks sweet.

Because computer animated action is BORING. No matter how good the CGI is, it doesn't compare to the real thing.

I really should add a disclaimer to this post, but then I'd be moving entirely away from the topic of Beowulf.

Koga · 07-30-2007, 11:44 AM

I totally disagree.

Case in Point:

**Sean P Kelly** · 07-31-2007, 08:38 AM

^ That pretty much sums up Beowulf: Gollum, except with everyone.

I'd actually like to see a behind the scenes video to see how it was filmed (like if the actors were full costume or if that was just added with the CGI)

**Sean P Kelly** · 08-03-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptHayfever

I saw the cardboard theater setup the other night; is that girl supposed to look exactly like Lara Croft?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

I saw the standee today, I do agree the Angelina Jolee looks very Lara Croftish on it.

**Sean P Kelly** · 11-17-2007, 05:36 PM

Saw it today.

Here is my very simple verdict on the film: See it in 3D or not at all.

**Wyborn** · 11-17-2007, 05:41 PM

Where can we even see it in 3D, though? IMAX?

Are there even IMAX theaters in Canada?

**Sean P Kelly** · 11-17-2007, 06:32 PM

^ It's available in IMAX and Real D.

Oh, and IMAX was CREATED in Canada

**Wyborn** · 11-17-2007, 11:41 PM

What the hell is Real D?

MC Mushi Mo · 11-17-2007, 11:59 PM

Wait, that movie is all CGI??

The hell?

07-27-2007, 03:17 PM	#1
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	Beowulf Apple - Trailers - Beowulf Just like what I heard, this is those most photorealistic CGI I've ever seen (it's essentially CGI rotoscoping). Can't wait to see it. EDIT: I have been reading some posts elsewhere by people, who essentially want to boycott the film because it IS animated. These people are saying that it looks like a video game, that is should be live action, there is no point for it to be CGI like this. Personally, I am amazed at how well it looks and I don't care how it was filmed. What do you think? Last edited by Sean P Kelly; 07-27-2007 at 03:56 PM. Reason: Added some observations

07-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#9
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	I found some interesting parallels between this and A Scanner Darkly: Both are based on well-liked stories: The Philip K. Dick Novel and the 12th Century Epic Poem Both are "more mature" films using an animation process previously used by the director: Rotoscoping previous used by Richard Linklater in Waking Life and Motion-Capture CGI previous used by Robert Zemeckis in The Polar Express Both received backlash/criticism from fans for turning their beloved story into a "cartoon" (though the criticism for Beowulf is expanded to also say that the characters look like "zombies" -- don't know where that comes from)

11-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#20
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Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,847.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,368.87 Donate	...This looks like distilled awesome. John Malkovich? Anthony Hopkins? Co-written by Neil Gaiman? CGI so real it makes Final Flight of the Osiris look like a joke? Sign me up. Sign me up.

07-27-2007, 07:04 PM	#3
Scripture Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Gender: Posts: 401 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Points: 3,872.35 Bank: 853.44 Total Points: 4,725.79 Donate	Never read the book, but this indeed looks fantastic. I may...have to read the book. Man, that was a profound post. I feel so small in comparison to the incredible trailer I just saw.

07-28-2007, 04:24 AM	#4
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 176 Times in 118 Posts Points: 104,330.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 122,082.82 Donate	After having seen the trailer I immediately realised why they went with this CGI look. I think it looks great.

07-28-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
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07-28-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	^ You mean the one played by Angelina Jolie? It should be interesting to note that this is the second Beowulf movie in two years, the last being the (more low profile) Beowulf & Grendel staring Gerard Butler (my guess is that it would have been more high profile if it was released AFTER 300 instead of before).

07-28-2007, 11:24 PM	#7
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07-29-2007, 12:58 AM	#8
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,283 Thanks: 161 Thanked 734 Times in 475 Posts Points: 105,566.96 Bank: 923.79 Total Points: 106,490.75 Donate	^^I didn't bother reading names; it was just the exact same pose & hairstyle as the Tomb Raider posters/box art/whatever. She's done roles where she doesn't have a huge braided ponytail. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

07-29-2007, 11:56 PM	#10
Ike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I don't know. Where do I live? Gender: Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 7 Thanked 153 Times in 109 Posts Points: 6,252.01 Bank: 181,693.55 Total Points: 187,945.56 Donate	I really don't understand what the big deal is with making it a computer animated movie instead of live action. Why do people have to act all pissy about it? Either way, I think the movie looks sweet.

07-30-2007, 01:03 AM	#11
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 6,869 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 29 Posts Points: 32,839.04 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 33,339.04 Donate	Well, there's some things you can't do with simple stunt-actors, and there's a simple art-style for this movie that can't be replicated with costume design and actors. I'll definitely be seeing THIS movie. The CGI looks like it'll be the most impressive CG-imaging this side of Advent Children. (Which was pretty good...Aside from some major stuff, such as Sephiroth and the Jenova's Witnesses' black lipstick and silver hair as well as Cloud & Reno's un-replicatable hair, they looked like they could have been actors, though you can tell it was CGI)

07-30-2007, 11:44 AM	#13
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,093 Thanks: 104 Thanked 176 Times in 118 Posts Points: 104,330.41 Bank: 17,752.41 Total Points: 122,082.82 Donate	I totally disagree. Case in Point:

07-31-2007, 08:38 AM	#14
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	^ That pretty much sums up Beowulf: Gollum, except with everyone. I'd actually like to see a behind the scenes video to see how it was filmed (like if the actors were full costume or if that was just added with the CGI)

11-17-2007, 05:36 PM	#16
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	Saw it today. Here is my very simple verdict on the film: See it in 3D or not at all.

11-17-2007, 05:41 PM	#17
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,847.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,368.87 Donate	Where can we even see it in 3D, though? IMAX? Are there even IMAX theaters in Canada?

11-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#18
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 9 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Points: 177,243.15 Bank: 63,759.26 Total Points: 241,002.41 Donate	^ It's available in IMAX and Real D. Oh, and IMAX was CREATED in Canada

11-17-2007, 11:41 PM	#19
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,847.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,368.87 Donate	What the hell is Real D?