Personally, I think using the motion capture technique to tell the story of “Beowulf” is a great idea. And if the final version ends up being as cool as the trailer, I’ll be extremely happy.

Later tonight the first press screenings are taking place (here in Los Angeles) so I’d imagine reviews will be online within 24 hours. But until then, here are some featurettes which explain the story of “Beowulf” and the characters.

In a legendary time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf battles the demon Grendel and incurs the hellish wrath of the beast’s ruthlessly seductive mother.  Their epic clash forges the timeless legend of Beowulf. Groundbreaking director Robert Zemeckis offers a unique vision of the Beowulf saga in a way that it has never been told before. “Beowulf” stars RAY WINSTONE in the title role and ANTHONY HOPKINS as the corrupt King Hrothgar, as well as JOHN MALKOVICH, ROBIN WRIGHT PENN, BRENDAN GLEESON, CRISPIN GLOVER, ALISON LOHMAN and ANGELINA JOLIE as Grendel’s mother.  Neil Gaiman (the graphic novel “Mirrormask,” “Sandman”) & Roger Avary (“Pulp Fiction”) have adapted the legend to the screen.

Story Featurette