Beowulf is more of an experience than a movie. The motion capture animation and 3D are not gimmicks, but work to envelop you in sensation. When a dragon appears on screen, you don't notice a "CG" dragon. It is just a dragon. It's as real (or fake) as anything else in the film.
It's this notion of reality that I believe makes the film so intense. Which is more real: Beowulf, A Scanner Darkly, or Memento. They are all simulations of reality, images on a screen. In this light, Beowulf is one of the most violent movies I've seen. It's also one of the most expertly made fantasy movies there is, so enjoy with caution.
Beowulf (2007)
