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Beowolf in IMAX 3D -- pretty bad... anyway, imperfectly awful.

Posted by clarkjohnsen on November 21, 2007 at 07:01:42:
Dramatically, there was no humor or human emotion. The first aspect was arguably a condition of sixth-century North Country, the second likely not.

Visually, while the cartooning conversion was unobjectionable, the 3D effects remained rather pallid and static (although early-on a screen of falling water impressed); they looked stratified rather than naturally dimensional. Plus, so many of the shots were chosen for effects rather than filmic composition.

As for acting, 300 was far, far better -- and a superior film. Even John Malkovich (Unferth) disappointed; the role should have been handled by Alan Rickman in his Sheriff of Nottingham mode. Ray Winstone (Beowolf) was given a sleek swimmer's build rather than that of a burly brawler; it was mildly interesting to see however that guys in those days were already wearing boxer briefs, the Danish even then being leaders in design and fashion.

At least the first appearance of Angelina Jolie caused a collective intake of male breath.

The FX were... OK. If you go for that stuff.

The sound was awfulest part -- digital in the extreme -- edgy and unreal. Methinks it must have been DTS, but just guessing. The 15,000 watt IMAX setup in Fort Lauderdale conveyed every unpleasant aspect.

clark