Comments on: New Beowulf Talent List Is Pretty Impressive

By: ScreenWEEK.it weblog

ScreenWEEK.it weblog — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:54:17 +0000

Niente sequel per Indy 4, il cast di Beowulf, la Chiesa inglese ed Harry Potter

Bando ai rumors. Secondo Mtv.com, la LucasFilm – attraverso George Lucas in persona – ha negato categoricamente che ci saranno dei sequel per la saga di Indiana Jones. Escludendo, ovviamente, il quarto episodio che Steven Spielberg sta attualmente gir…

By: Vic

Vic — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:10:34 +0000

Shane,

You mention a very valid point regarding the film having so many big names attached. IMHO there is a tipping point connected to star power in a movie, where the quality shifts from excellent to poor due to either the fact that everyone is congratulating each other on the set, the director doesn’t want to trip any delicate tempers, or perhaps the idea that just having a bunch of big-name actors in a film makes it good by default.

There are, of course, exceptions. But I’ve seen that happen in many films.

Vic

By: Marina

Marina — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:44:07 +0000

I was excited to hear about the project way back when, and though the talent does interest me, I still hold some concern as to what they’re going to do with this. If it’s rated PG13 or any higher, we’re bound to see a film much closer to the classic tale but if we get PG or G fare, it may very well be a washed out disappointment.

Still, I’m optimistic. So far, everything we’ve seen looks to be on track.

By: Corvus

Corvus — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:22:24 +0000

The same tech drove Monster House, which avoided the Uncanny Valley effect of Polar Express by using a very stylized character design. If the Beowulf character design is done well (and if the cinematography equals their work on MH) it’ll be great.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:09:38 +0000

No idea yet Reverend, the site just says it has not been rated.

By: Rev

Rev — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:54:05 +0000

Shane,

Having a celtic background and a love for fantasy stories really puts me in the driver seat for a Beowulf movie — but do you know anything about what rating they’ll be going for here? I picked up from your post that it will be animated, which is usually for the kiddies; however, if Gaiman is writing and it’s the Beowulf story — I’m not seeing anything less than a PG-13 if it’s done well.

Thanks for the post,

Reverend