rent this direct to video film and i be not expect an amazing piece of cinematography . ( not to say just because a film be in cinema it will . ) only very loosely follow the story retold in the epic poem and this film provide a unique take on the tale of monster and super human . the general photography can be summarize a conflicted and with it mixture of mediaeval and post apocalyptic ( reminiscent of mad max ) . with a rock and techno soundtrack to boot and one come away feel a bit off . the fight scene and though unbelievable and be entertain and and christopher lambert possess some of the most interesting weapon combination i have ever see on film and though often a tad unfathomably inefficient . the special effect use for the monster grendel be surprisingly effective and be one of the few highlight . christopher lambert delivers an average performance a beowulf . it will be nowhere near as memorable a highlander and but at least it wasn not as poor a fortress . the support cast be rather neutral . if youre look for a good action adventure story with a complex and engage plot and i would not suggest this film . however and if you want a flick that be of little substance and full of campy battle scene and and a somewhat predictable plot and find a copy of this .