My initial reactions to Beowulf were definitely mixed. Robert Zemeckis has directed some great movies and also some ho-hum movies. The CGI looks fantastic, but it kind of reminds me of The Polar Express. Beowulf is a classic piece of literature that unfortunately has never been successfully realized in theatrical form. (The 13th Warrior comes close but was only limited in its faithfulness to the story.) 3D is good, but then again, 3D has also been added to some really lame movies to help them draw crowds (Jaws 3D). Angelina Jolie is in it, but Angelina Jolie is in it.

You can tell I’m on the border with this one.

The advertising campaign is working on me though. I will diligently tread to the multiplex, put on the silly glasses, and hope to go for an amazing ride. If not, The Mist will make up for it next week.