Movies: November 2007 Archives

For our date night last night, Jeff and I treated ourselves to the 3D IMAX version of Beowulf and WOW, WOW, WOW. So obviously, the story is the story, loosely based on the actual story of Beowulf. I think Neil Gaiman did a good job with the story over all but it didn't stray too far into unwritten territory. I think the real win for this movie is obviously the advancing technology of CGI-generated characters. Beowulf, while obviously CGI, is one step closer to not being able to tell the difference between real and not...but it's not there yet. Still, both Jeff and I were thoroughly entertained and being able to watch it not only in 3D but on the 7-story IMAX screen was incredible, especially the climactic battle at the end.

And all the naked flesh of Beowulf and Grendel's mother (A very perky, naked Angelina Jolie) was nice.

The 3D immersion technology has really come far and now that you don't have to wear those goggle helmet deals, it's that much better. Here is me in the new 3D glasses waiting for the movie to start: