Beowulf The Movie
Academy Award winning director Robert Zemeckis tells the oldest epic tale in the
English language with the most modern technology advancing the cinematic form
through the magic of digitally enhanced live-action.
Begins Showing Friday, November 16th in theaters everywhere. Rated PG-13
Extra Credit Assignment
Attend a showing of Beowulf between Friday, November 16th and Sunday,
November 25th. We will have a discussion in class on Monday, November 26.
Length: four paragraphs, typed, 1’’ margins, Times New Roman size 12
You must include:
1. A catchy title and interesting lead
2. Practical information (date, time, place, etc)
3. All the parts of a play review
-Names of stars in the movie
-Name of the director
-Rating
-Length of movie
-Evaluation of the plot of the movie
-Evaluation of actors’ performances
-Any other elements of the movie that make this film unique (soundtrack,
famous cinematographer or producer, etc.)
-Clear opinion of the film illustrated throughout the review, apparent in the
analysis of the plot, characters, and other elements of the film
-Use of descriptive language throughout the review.
4. Strengths, as well as weaknesses of the performance
5. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Compare and Contrast the performance to the
translation read in class.
6. Your article must be appropriate and professional. Pretend you are a journalist,
submitting your review to the local paper. Attach your ticket stub to the last page.
If you choose to attend the film, ENJOY!