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Wrath of Gods

Starring: Gerard Butler, Sturla Gunnarsson Director: Jon Gustafsson Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Gerard Butler, Sturla Gunnarsson, Paul Stephens, Peter Pedrero
  • Directors: Jon Gustafsson
  • Producers: Karolina Lewicka, Jon Armann Steinsson
  • Format: Director's Cut, Letterboxed
  • Region: All Regions
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Run Time: 72 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000V8VNUM
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,235 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
Winner of 6 international film festival awards, this entertaining documentary tells the dramatic story behind the making of the epic movie Beowulf & Grendel, starring Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, Sarah Polley and Ingvar Sigurdsson. When Canadian director Sturla Gunnarsson and his cast and crew, including Gerard Butler and Stellan Skarsgård, set upon Iceland to film Beowulf & Grendel in 2004, they expected the usual complications involved in making a major motion picture. What they encountered was a ruthless Icelandic winter on a foreboding landscape, financing complications and a bizarre run of bad luck that led some of them to believe they were in an epic battle with the Norse gods themselves. Filmmaker Jon Gustafsson was along for the ride. Hired to play one of Beowulfs warriors, hes one set with his camera as the crew battles hurricane force winds and hes in the backroom as the producers scramble to shore up a collapsing deal, creating an intimate portrait of filmmakers fighting the odds in pursuit of a vision. If you liked "Lost in la Mancha" or "Burden of Dreams" you will probably like this one. DVD Special Features: 2 hours of bonus features, 1 hour exclusive interview with Gerard Butler, exclusive interviews with producers of Beowulf & Grendel, additional & extended scenes, chapter selection, Subtitles: Spanish, German, French, Icelandic, Polish, English, version for the hearing impaired.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Burden of Sturla's Dream!, August 24, 2007
Many MANY years ago, being a dedicated Werner Herzog fan, I went to see the documentary, "Burden of Dreams" which was based on the many trials and tribulations of filming his incredible movie, "Fitzcarraldo" in the jungles of Peru. "Wrath of Gods" could be its Icelandic cousin. There seem to be certain films that fight against their creators. Their directors, crew, and cast must give all they have, and sometimes even a bit more, in order to see their dream realized. Indeed, there are moments during WOGs when the forced smile on director Sturla Gunnarsson's face melts into something sad and desperate; those are among the most beautiful moments in this film, because that sadness and desperation added to the haunting (and I mean that in the most lovely and primal way) beauty of what became "Beowulf & Grendel". There is no happy, storybook ending here; the film did poorly by Hollywood standards, but so what?! The film is ultimately true to the prose, true to the raging, frozen, breathtaking Icelandic landscape where it was filmed, and true to the tale of its anti-hero, Beowulf. It is almost an anti-Hollywood movie, and sometimes, who could ask for more than that? Thank you to the director of "Beowulf & Grendel", Sturla Gunnarsson, to Jon Gustafsson, who filmed its filming, and to the extraordinary cast. Absolutely loved this movie. It has SOUL.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Beowulf! Mother Nature at Her Wildest!, August 20, 2007
By Wzlwmn (Fredericksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews
I liked Beowulf the film in spite of the unpolished, anachronistic script, because of the gorgeous scenery, excellent costume and set work, and good performances by the title characters. For me the best part was Iceland itself; its vistas and its unbelievable weather, and this is where Wrath of the Gods surpasses the film by far. I think it gives insight into formation of the culture when people struggle to survive in such a place. Highly recommended for anyone interested in filmmaking.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding interview with Gerry!, October 19, 2007
By Betty J. Kilgore (Medway, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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I can't believe what I'm seeing...a solid hour interview with Gerry Butler AFTER a grueling workday on the set. I'm amazed at his patience under the visible stress of an aching head and body after braving the Icelandic weather to shoot this revealing documentation. How much more can he do to show his appreciation for the support of his fans worldwide? His behavior speaks volumes about the depth of his character and his commitment to excellence and dedication as an actor. His star is definitely rising and he is indeed 'paying his dues'...he is not afraid to shoulder the tough roles, transforming himself into a character in ways that startle directors and producers alike. When he signs on to play a role they can be assured of this: they will get much, much more than their money's worth from the likes of this humble, towering Scotsman who has his feet planted solidly on the ground and who has restored the grandeur of moviemaking. Don't look for his handsome face in the gossip rags as he's rarely caught up in their sordid stories...he's too mature to get swept up in their tasteless diatribes...he's too busy concentrating on his career to cater to the crowded flashbulbs. The law profession lost an excellent attorney when he set his sights on becoming an actor; can't you just see him in the courtroom making his case summarization! He's stunning in a suit and tie but even better in his preferred 'dressed-down' look of an old tee shirt, old jeans and an old leather jacket - like in THE JURY film...go getum, Gerry. I may be old enough to be his mother, but I can hardly breathe when he's on camera...go figure.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wrath of Gods
Wrath of Gods was done quite well. It shows that making a moving isn't all glamourous. They had great difficulty with the weather and money and on and on. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carolyn West

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
I found this very interesting and saw whet they went through in the production of Beowulf and Grendal. I enjoyed this very much
Published 8 months ago by Deborah A. Cogan

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrath of God
Hopefully, if you get this dvd, you've seen "Beowulf and Grendel". If not, I would advise you to as it explains the problems involved in the production of this film. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Joan F. Cipelle

4.0 out of 5 stars Proof that some WILL work for the art of films
This is an amazing accounting of what appears to be hellish conditions while making the movie. It is obvious that those involved in the production were passionate to complete the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by real gypsy girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Mission Accomplished
This was a wonderful example of what goes wrong and what goes right in filmmaking. I am amazed how much these people went through in creating "Boewulf and Grendel," and I am... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Maryelva

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This is a wonderful dvd about the behind the scenes of the movie Beowulf and Grendel. It definately is worth buying especially if you are a Gerard Butler fan. Read more
Published 18 months ago by littleflower

5.0 out of 5 stars WRATH OF ICELAND!
I've never appreciated a movie more! After watching "WRATH OF GODS", I watched "BEOWULF & GRENDEL" for the 5th time and was a thousands times more impressed with how they ever... Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary
The documentary itself is terrific. We don't often get to see the process by which films develop. However, if this is what it takes to get small or independent films made, it's... Read more
Published 22 months ago by crs

5.0 out of 5 stars Reveling Production
high lelel of superiority and surprise. background enhancing events of beowulf + grendel. watching the human side of experiencs leads to heightened enjoyment
Published 22 months ago by soupy

5.0 out of 5 stars A Feast For your senses - A Must have - Must See
Finally the world has the light switch turned on and Wrath is lighting the world on fire.

Got My Wrath DVD ---WOW just does not cover it

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Published 23 months ago by Alexandria

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