Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy film
Synopsis
Set against the coming of Christianity, this is the story of the last hero: in 507, a monstrous troll wrecks havoc in the mead hall of the Danish king, Hrothgar. He offers rewards for the death of Grendel, so Beowulf, a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his armor and awaits the monster; a fierce battle ensues that leads to Beowolf’s entering the watery lair of Grendel’s mother, where a devil’s bargain awaits. Beowulf returns to Herot, the castle, and becomes king. Jump ahead many years, and the sins of the father are visited upon Beowulf and his kingdom. The hero must face his weakness and be heroic once again. Is the age of demons over?
Why this is my favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy film?
On this one I have leant to the Fantasy side of things. I am not a fan of Harry Potter and have not seen (nor desire to see) a Lord of the Rings film *shock horror*, so I have to go with Beowulf. Beowulf is a tale that is arguably the story of the first super-hero, a story that deserves respect if nothing else.
The Trailer
