Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Share your own customer images

Beowulf [1998] [DVD]

Derek Jacobi (Actor), Joseph Fiennes (Actor), Yuri Kulakov (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Learn about LOVEFiLM
Amazon’s film and TV subscription service with unlimited access to thousands of titles to watch instantly, many in HD at no extra cost. Go to LOVEFiLM for title availability. Enjoy a 30-day free trial and watch across many devices including the Kindle Fire. Learn more at LOVEFiLM.com

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Derek Jacobi, Joseph Fiennes
  • Directors: Yuri Kulakov
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Brightspark
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Nov 2007
  • Run Time: 27 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000UYBP2I
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 35,004 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Reviews

Product Description

Video Description
Narrated by Derek Jacobi and Joseph Fiennes this is one of the most famous ancient saga's ever told, Beowulf tells the tale of a young Danish warrior called Beowulf who goes to the aid of King Hroðgar and his people, who are attacked by a half-man half-monster named Grendel.

An animated adventure for children and adults alike, Beowulf is an epic tale full of action, heroism, bravery and sacrifice.

Synopsis
BEOWULF is the story of the title hero and his battles against Grendel, the monster's mother, and a dragon.

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 21 Jan 2009
By Blockhed Blockhed
This is a delightful retelling of the Anglo-Saxon tale, which is set in Denmark and Sweden, and contains nothing English whatsoever, using animated graphics; half narrated, half enacted with the spoken voices of several well-known British actors, including Derek Jacobi and Joseph Fiennes. Quite short, at 27 minutes, it is infinitely more true to the original than the recent productions by Zemeckis and Sturluson. There are no silly interpolated extra characters, sub-plots, or post-modern interpretations of the story's "meaning". The monsters are traditional, shapeless, scary and mysterious. The mead-hall is splendid and magnificent. Beowulf is noble, brave and gentle. All aspects are left unexplained: things just happen and the viewer is free to read whatever interpretation he feels like into the events. Consequently it is really more intellectually stimulating than the big-budget films. Although it is violent, there is nothing distasteful about any of it, and should be suitable for older children as well as adults. I was left wishing it had been longer.
3 Comments | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Short, but captures the main points 8 April 2009
By Hectare
Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent animation with a good eye for real and assumed historical detail, and some imaginative settings. This races through the main events of the epic poem, so some of the palpable fear, the oppressive demands of duty and the unstinting heroism of the main characters are a bit lacking, but as an accessible introduction I would give it 5 stars (1 star docked for brevity)
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars beowulf 25 Jun 2008
By Dean Bryan
this is a short but faithfull film based on a classic story much better than the cgi tripe we now have , one for all ages to enjoy
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great version, but not a U 11 May 2010
By J. Dutton
I bought this DVD to show my year 5 class when we were studying the Anglo-Saxons. The DVD itself is great, a little scary at times, but not too scary. However I was slightly irritated to discover that it is actually a PG: not a problem for most punters I know, but a pain when you have to ask parents' permission to show it.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! 27 Dec 2012
By helen dyal
Amazon Verified Purchase
I Bought this for a school topic on Vikings, we had read the story and the kids were desperate to see the film. It was fab!
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
4.0 out of 5 stars Beowolf 1998 film. 16 July 2012
By loner
Amazon Verified Purchase
A film that is more in the cartoon type of style, but nevertheless well done and as it is in the cartoon style can be watched by younger viewers. Well worth the bother.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
16 of 40 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the recent animated one. 28 Nov 2007
By C. Yule
Ignore the idiotic ramblings of the previous reviewer. This isn't the one with a digital version of Angelina Jolie with her togs off..
1 Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      No discussions yet

      Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       

      Search Customer Discussions
      Search all Amazon discussions
         

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback