Beowulf - DVD

In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle throughout the ages, immortalizing the name Beowulf. Academy Award winner director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the English language with the most modern technology, advancing the cinematic forum through the magic of digitally enhanced live action. A stellar cast is led by Ray Winstone (InchThe Departed,Inch InchSexy BeastInch) in the title role. Joining him are Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins as the cursed King Hrothgar, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Oscar Winner Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother.

The Old English epic poem is brought to magical life through the use of state-of-the-art motion capture and computer animation. His kingdom threatened by the troll Grendel, Danish King Hrothgar summons the famed warrior Beowulf, who must do battle against the evil monster before facing Grendel's vengeful mother and, finally, a fierce dragon. Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, Robin Wright Penn, John Malkovich lend their likenesses and voices to this gripping saga. Director's cut; 114minutes

From Academy Award -winning director Robert Zemeckis* comes a visionary and critically acclaimed adventure unlike anything you have ever seen before! Zemeckis' masterful use of digitally enhanced live-action transports you to a world beyond imagination and brings the fierce battlegrounds of an ancient time to breathtaking life. Featuring incredible footage not seen in theaters and starringOscar winners Anthony Hopkins**and Angelina Jol