Question 1

What is the oldest known written story that 'Beowulf' is based on?

Accepted Answer

It is based on the oldest known written story in a language purporting to be English.

Question 2

How did the filming process involve blue suits for the cast?

Accepted Answer

Ray Winstone and fellow cast members spent days in blue skintight suits, which he noted could be hard when standing in front of Angelina Jolie.

Question 3

What conflict did Crispin Glover and Robert Zemeckis have before working on 'Beowulf'?

Accepted Answer

They were on bad terms due to using Glover's likeness in 'Back to the Future Part II' without permission, leading to a lawsuit, but reconciled for this film.

Question 4

Who served as the body double for Angelina Jolie's nude scenes in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Model Rachel Bernstein (uncredited) was the body double for Angelina Jolie as Grendel's Mother in the nude scenes.

Question 5

How many cameras were used for the visual effects compared to 'The Polar Express'?

Accepted Answer

Close to three hundred cameras were used, compared with sixty-four to seventy-two for 'The Polar Express'.

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes challenge did Ray Winstone face while filming in a motion-capture suit?

Accepted Answer

Ray Winstone said he and the cast spent days in blue skintight suits that highlighted physical flaws, which was hard when standing near Angelina Jolie, who looked stunning in hers.

Question 7

How did Crispin Glover and Robert Zemeckis resolve their past conflict before working on this film?

Accepted Answer

Crispin Glover and Robert Zemeckis reconciled after a lawsuit over using Glover's likeness in Back to the Future Part II, leading Glover to play Grendel in this film.

Question 8

What literary significance does the story of Beowulf hold?

Accepted Answer

It is based on the oldest known written story in a language purporting to be English.

Question 9

Who served as the body double for Angelina Jolie's nude scenes as Grendel's Mother?

Accepted Answer

Model Rachel Bernstein (uncredited) was the body double for Angelina Jolie in the nude scenes.

Question 10

How many cameras were used for the visual effects compared to The Polar Express?

Accepted Answer

Close to three hundred cameras were used, compared with sixty-four to seventy-two for The Polar Express.

Beowulf

Customers also watched

Loved this film?

Share with others