Beowulf: On theatres next week
Beowulf from Paramount Pictures is coming on theatres this November 16, 2007.
Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of anonymous authorship from around 700 AD. Its creation is typically assigned by scholars either to the period 700–750 AD, or to the time of composition of the only manuscript, circa 1010. At 3183 lines, it is notable for its length. The poem is untitled in the manuscript, but has been known as Beowulf since the early 19th century.
In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, battles three antagonists: Grendel, who is attacking the Danish mead hall called Heorot and its inhabitants; Grendel’s mother; and, later in life after returning to Geatland (modern Sweden) and becoming a King, an unnamed dragon. He is mortally wounded in the final battle, and after his death he is buried in a barrow in Geatland by his retainers.
Pboz introduced to me the trailer a few months ago and I can’t just help but get hooked to it. And now, atlast, this awaited movie of mine is coming on theatres next week, November 16, 2007. Yet another sure hit movie from Paramount Pictures.
Has anyone heard of freek.com giving out a free screening of Beowulf and drinks?
Comment by Kyle — November 30, 2007 @ 5:26 am