Then and Now: The Story of the Ultimate Warrior King

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Video essay examining the essence of Beowulf, the oldest poem in English literature, through its various cinematic adaptations.
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[@LikeStoriesofOld]

Big thanks to Whitesand for letting me use some amazing tracks from his latest album 'Fragments of Darkness', check out his channel at: kzbin.info/door/e96JG5gdgSRtmqStx0isXA What other works of literature need a video like this? Let me know below!

[@endershepard7117]

Like Stories of Old Kratos of God of War fame would be a good character study. Kratos greatest sin was not his unbridled quest for revenge but rather his refusal to accept defeat... Thrice over he stole victory from Nike the Goddess of Victory and it always led him to more misery and suffering... 1. The Barbarian Warlord defeated Kratos the Spartan General fair and square on the battlefield and he cried out to Ares to save him. Which the God of War did. 2. Then later on. Ares kills Kratos fair and square in self-defense because Kratos was tasked by the gods to use Pandora’s Box to kill Ares. But Kratos is brought back to life by Zues himself and goes on to defeat Ares. 3. In God of War 2 Zues: King of the Gods is unable to bring Kratos the new God of War to heel. So Lord Zues cleverly tricks Kratos and slays the mad god once again. Fair and square but Gaia the Titan resurrects Kratos and leads him down a path to help him help her take revenge on Zues for his crimes during the war of Titans and Olympians... Kratos is literally just like Skynet from the Terminator franchise. He loses time and time again. Yet he’s always looking for some angle or loophole to avoid the consequences of his failures... It’s sad and tragic and unfortunately... This side of Kratos has yet to be explored.

[@TheBebuchis]

There is a cult classic film from South Korea called "Oldboy"(2003). Its very tragic and emotional, and the cinematography beautifully compliments the twisted tale. It also strangely philosophical.

[@stevelarouche1780]

Our Story is just about to take a different twist... The time of Heroes is crawling back on us... Everyone's unknown Inner Strength will necessarily burst Alive.The resurgence of Heroes is established by Considerable Changes in the reality of our environment, your environment changes... Consequently you Change... Inevitably so. ... And our Good Old MOTHER EARTH will make sure to keep us evolving and Growing in the right direction... Soon she will Speak and we'll have but only one choice... Very Attentively Listen to Her... After all... She's in charge. HerHis"story". HerooreH. Good video Bro, Thank YOU. 22:29 OldSouls It's Time Much Love. ✨💫💞🌎💞✨💫

[@anitaoomen8021]

Chrétien de Troyes' Arthur stories.

[@RamonThomas]

Dune by Frank Herbert

[@alexleo1991]

Man you could read the backside of a shampoo bottle and it would sound like the last great story of humanity.

[@paolobarboza1427]

as Lex Luthor said in Superman (1978): "Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe".

[@TheRealValus]

@@paolobarboza1427 "A wise man learns more from the questions of a fool than a fool learns from the answers of a wise man." I dunno who said it.

[@npc1172]

wearealltubes lmao

[@Goomatora]

@@TheRealValus god that was brilliant

[@TheMiddleWay]

Epically true comment 🤘🙌🤘

[@nacurit]

Holy hell the Alien trilogy is Beowulf... the characters even call it a dragon in Alien 3 XD

[@wendtchr]

I always identified Predator as more of a Beowulf adaptation. If not completely. The hero even fights the beast without weapons.

[@STho205]

Of course it is, it always was, even the original 1950s film was. Ripley in the second film faces the Alien Mother in a cowardly or technologically armored way by wearing the loader. This draws from the trickery of Odysseus instead of the intense raw bravery of Agamemnon or Achilles... As a good modern film should borrow from several muses..to avoid just a bad rewrite of the original. And you thought your English Lit teacher made you read it for no reason. No it was to *make you think* In the cave find your destiny you will. Your weapons, you will not need. .....buckles up anyway ......stutter did I? .. .......oh crap.

[@LKRaider]

S Tho 1950s???

[@STho205]

LKRaider think about It. Yes it was an inspired remake.

[@stevelarouche1780]

ALL Stories Are InterConnected... And they ALL Deliver a Strong Message... The Queen of science is Mathematics...the King is Philosophy. Everything is Numbers... But only with an open minded philosophical approach One may analyse, comprehend and put words on Science... And Stories are amazing for this purpose. Who doesn't like a Good Story..? Especially OUR STORY. OldSouls It's Time. Much Love. 💫✨💞🌎💞✨💫

[@alias374]

Beowulf: "I am Bewoulf!" Automatic subtitles: " I am Bow Wow!" Love it

[@jamesswanson4085]

I've never seen any other youtuber put into perspective the stories of old and today, and the impact the old and new have. You sir, are truly an inspiration.

[@rickblaine9670]

The 2007 movie basically mixed Beowulf with King Arthur. The Mother of Grendel is Morgan/Morgause and the Dragon is Mordred.

[@eldendynast]

I love the way he says Mubi.

[@Bungoooo]

Have to admit my favorite version of Beowulf has to be Eaters of The Dead. Crichton wrote a bittersweet story and a true moment is when Beowulf was gonna die and he stood strong in the face of these monsters

[@timgilbert3051]

Ditto. Love the 13th Warrior too.

[@berserkasaurusrex4233]

He actually embodies heroic archetypes, rather than being a modern shades-of-grey flawed man. So many modern works of fiction and film seem to be ashamed of letting a hero actually be simply heroic, always wanting to focus on how they fall short of perfection, and in the process usually missing the whole point of whatever myth they're copying from.

[@crozraven]

I just realized that "Berserk" (manga) series also retold the Beowulf story in the form of "Forest of The Demonic Beasts (Trolls) arc." It's pretty amazing really. The story is a mix of both Ahmad Ibnu Fadlan Journal (Eaters of Dead) & the old english poem, but of course with its proper twist & flavor of its own series. It's even putting a cultural aspects dilemma of old gods paganism with pseudo-Christianity (in its manga lore) in the front & center of the townspeople beliefs.

[@razorfett147]

Portraying heroes as flawed, or human....isnt meant to be a slight towards classic heroism. Rather its meant to help us better relate to the hero....to enable us all to see ourselves in thae role of that character. Making heroes more human allows us to be better inspired by them. A godlike figure that knows no fear, feels no temptation, and is infallible cannot know true courage. As the old saying goes....Superman isnt brave. He's honorable, compassionate, and decent...but not brave. Superman is indestructible, and you cant be brave if you are indestructible

[@nageshchandranial9802]

Could you do one for Arthur Morgan from RDR2

[@aw1300]

Nagesh Nial yes fucking plz!

[@inakiiribarrenlineros8594]

That would be amazing

[@leecody5885]

I had to re-read that a half dozen times before I realized it didn’t say R2D2…

[@TheBebuchis]

19:42 to 20:55 really touched me. Before watching this video I was having an existential crisis more or less, fuming and getting frustrated with the superficiality of my life and that of the others around me. I can't quite articulate it that well, but this section I just timestamped just made me feel 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣. That there is this common experience we all know and share despite any menial differences in how we speak or realize it. That even if there is no God or buddha or objective higher power, we all still feel something, we all do, and isn't this shared feeling, this collective feeling in our hearts and minds, real? I don't know if that made any sense, or if anyone even bothered reading this, but thank you for making this video.

[@MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI-1]

“Today and tomorrow you will be in your prime; but soon you will die, in battle or in bed; either fire or water, the fearsome elements, will embrace you, or you will succumb to the sword's flashing edge, or the arrow's flight, or terrible old age; then your eyes, once bright, will be clouded over; all too soon, O warrior, death will destroy you.” Hrothgar to Beowulf From the epic poem Beowulf

[@acuarionohyogaable]

You sir... Was the inspiration for muy first tattoo. Thx very much

[@MALICEM12]

While the 3D animated Beowulf shows him to be brash in his youth, it does service to create a contrast between him as a young and old man. As it is rare for an old man to have the brashness and overwhelming confidence that he had in his younger days. The "3rd act" of the story where he is an old king reminds me of King Conan and touches on similar themes. Conversely, it is worth noting how the original Conan the Barbarian movie has a similar core theme and spirit of the old Beowulf tale. As you say Beowulf was about will and courage, and that is the same for the Conan movie as it ties in with the central question, the riddle of steel. By the end of the movie it is shown that the indomitable Will is the strongest, not the steel sword, nor the mortal flesh that wields it. I contend that Conan the Barbarian is an example of a modern Beowulf style tale. Perhaps Robert E. Howard was also inspired by Beowulf as Tolkien was, interesting considering they are from the same era. As different as some story elements and themes were in the animated Beowulf movie from the original, I still very much enjoy it for it's own reasons and how it did something new with something old. Afterall, discovering new things with old tales is in and of itself a way to keep the old mythos alive.

[@Panna4life]

Can you make an essay on "The last samurai"?

[@joffy9373]

yes!

[@arturoballivaldes8546]

YES PLEASE !

[@deathstriker9076]

I'd love him to do The Leftovers.

[@matthewmckenna248]

Beowulf is such a badass film. I have to read the poem someday.

[@TallisKeeton]

I've read it 8 times in one poetic version of modern English and long pieces of it in 10 or more other versions of modern English. And some bits of it in old English too - with a vocabulary. I've seen 5 different film adaptations. AFAIR the best is the islandic - canadian co-production - a big budget movie from about 2001. And the second best it "the 13th warrior" with Banderas which is also heavily based upon "Beowulf".

[@spencerthelizard]

The poem is so much better in my opinion

[@TallisKeeton]

@@spencerthelizard It depends I think :) The poem is so old that I m sure that our tastes in literature is much changed from its age :) But I guess that there are things which dont change much in the topics of good storytelling :)

[@Yesica1993]

@@TallisKeeton Which version do you think would be best for a 1st time reader?

[@TallisKeeton]

@@Yesica1993 Mostly I read the verse translation of Michael Alexander - from the 70ties I presume - about which I was informed by linguists that his version was a tool for students becouse its very similar to the original and also with line numbers. its very technical, linguistic version - though poetic. Thats why I chosen this version to be my base for translation into my language. I also read some new internet scholarly versions which were equipped with glosaries, notations and appendicses, but I dont remember whose they were :) becouse it was was years ago. But every such thing can be found by google I m sure and there are loads :) of scholarly versions of it. And of course as a fan of Tolkien I would have recomend his version also. :) Though I never read it becouse I dont want to be too much influenced by his version in my own translation :) But I heard from other Tolkien fans that its brilliant :) The only version I cant help but not liking :) is the version of a nobel prize winner whose name I just for the moment simply forgoten :)

[@OhevTorathMoshe]

This analysis really resonates with me. I find your perspective uplifting, refreshingly profound and authentic, and very well-articulated! I also had a deep fascination with Beowulf since childhood but couldn't put my finger on why until watching this. Good job.

[@arziihussaini]

Putting Beowulf and Wolverine in parallel is genius. LSOO you managed to connect an ancient, even obscure, story so close to the current generation of superheroes. Linking 2 generations that might not even lived to see each other. Bravo as always!

[@tiredman4540]

A really stimulating video! Regarding Beowulf, it must be borne in mind that the Christian elements were bolted on to a much older story, which is almost certainly why this ancient poem survived, whereas the other legends of the Anglo-Saxons, and also the Franks, probably were consigned to the fire by Christian scribes. Charlemagne specifically requested for his ancestral stories to be preserved, but none survived. Compare this with ancient Irish and Old Norse myths, which were preserved due to the different histories of those regions.

[@HumansOfVR]

i'm ready from another dose of stories of old!

[@andrewburt525]

@Like Stories of Old thanks for these videos, and making a community of people that think like me, and the inspiration to extend my understanding as you do. You’re definitely accomplishing a lot of good!!

[@TheReelDealwithTomKonkle]

Oh I love your channel I love your writing I love your ideas your channel is my cinematic Zen

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

As usual, sir, you found a new way to stir up my emotions. Bravo.

[@TallisKeeton]

The funny thing with LOTR production is that Edoras set, Rohan set was build from real wood, iron and straw, and that it was a copy of real, historic halls of vikings kings from 5-6th century Denmark. The reconstructions of them are now as heritage parks and historic excavations museums. And the depiction of poetic hall of Heoroth from "Beowulf" was based on 5-6th century Danish wooden architecture. :) And the golden sculptures and reliefs in Edoras set were real too - they were mostly the copies of Urnes style and Ringelike style - the styles of wood carving and vikings designs from 10 - 11th century. So the art directors and concept-artists were basicaly made their Rohan based upon viking architecture and "Beowulf" age architecture and style.

[@hailanlguerd4139]

Another masterpiece video. There’s so many movies that deserves your attention. I hope you cover some or just one of them ( leftovers ). Thank you again for such amazing work.

[@Asehpe]

Beowulf was always also... one of my favorite pieces of ancient art. I felt an attraction to it despite its simple structure, and I could never put into words exactly why. Considering that your video has moved me to tears, I think you have succeeded in explaining my own experience better than I could. Thank you very much.

[@felipeme9074]

Lol dude, I swear you and I have the exact same taste in movies. Feel like you'll cover all of my favorites in due time : ). Great work as always!

[@morrismutunga7622]

Thank you for telling this story.

[@jonbodhi]

Wish I’d seen this video before reading an abridged version of the poem with my class last week. I shall rewatch and take notes. Thanks.👍

[@jonbodhi]

I rewatched and took notes. There’s so much to take away about how another culture viewed the world. It’s why I became a patron.

[@BuenButter6211]

that was beautiful.

[@livia5158]

I love the motion capture version version. It's one of my favorite movies

[@trafalgertradingcoyltd]

Would Love an analysis on Apocalypto, By Mel Gibson

[@kennethsatria6607]

This is so beautiful.

[@miguelyanez438]

Death is the only thing guaranteed to man, life is to prepare himself for that moment

[@ShotDownInFlames2]

and taxes.

[@crozraven]

I just realized that Berserk series also retold the Beowulf story in the form of Forest of The Demonic Beasts (Trolls) arc. It's pretty amazing really.

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

Such a beautiful video! I actually started writing an essay on Beowulf for college recenty, and your video was my immediate go-to font of inspiration. Thank you so much.

[@patrickhandali]

I'm not even mad with the ad. Congratulations Mubi for picking the perfect influencer.

[@DX-oq6lh]

Wow... Absolutely incredible video.

[@spencerthelizard]

Brilliant as always

[@tommydingo1h547]

the story of heroes and legends of mankind's history and their legacy with live on.

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Very nicely done, thank you.

[@nosuyyo]

You could be a wonderful English teacher, your analysis and videos are amazing n.n

[@HecmarJayam]

Heroes. They are all figures that teach and guide our collective spirit.

[@TheBookOfJawn]

You do an absolutely amazing job with your content. I always come away from your videos with chills.

[@JimmyJammy97]

Imagine if Tarkovsky or Yorgos Lanthimos adapted this to film?

[@askmeaboutfreewill5791]

I think that it's important to acknowledge that, while we can try to date an enduring myth like Beowulf, like every other myth its roots probably stretch much deeper. It's probably been grown and pruned over millennia, with new pieces changed as new gods and kings occupy mankind's thoughts. Nothing is ever created for the first time, only adapted to suit a new age and new audiences.

[@awakingme5336]

Beautiful.

[@thelwulfeoforlic6482]

Setting aside the Judeo-Christian stories, there’s still a prevailing arrogance that the Bronze Age classical world / mythology is somewhat superior to the barbaric North, and this allied to the rise of the Right, appears to damn the heroic tales that have arisen away from the centres of Hellenistic and Roman hegemony or religious fairy tales; how many films are there of Sigurd (Siegfried) the Dragon Slayer? Who has seen a movie of the exploits of Cúchulain? This canon of characters from Teutonic, Scandinavian or Celtic mythology (including’ Beowulf ) are every bit as rounded, developed and entertaining as Heracles or the fall of Troy; but what do we get? Marvel’s “Thor”! When will someone take up the baton and produce a film that charts the exploits of the ‘real’ Thor, Odin and Loki as told in the sagas? or the battles of the Irish Tuatha Dé Danann? it would take but little effort and vision to produce an exciting film AND from these myths and legends - and they’d be no wearisome shots of dust and sandals!

[@Thisisnotalex15]

I’m begging you to do a video for “The Prestige” from Christopher Nolan

[@Mdigi1982]

Excellent video; bravo!

[@jasonsantos3037]

I find Beowulf fascinating poetry well written by I know an offer but kind good represent of Norse mythology or nothing's like Greek mythology I'm going to say that's the most popular genres still but yeah the 2007 movie ain't bad but doesn't feel like a true poems

[@uncledolan9228]

Just seen this in my recommendations. Watched the video because it sounded interesting. ...and I think I´m in love with this channel. Great work! Really like your approach to story telling. Sub earned!!

[@jonahwiegand827]

Truly one of the greatest channels on KZbin. Your content is amazing man!

[@idiomaxiom]

This had me thinking of Camus. The Rebel, and The Myth of Sisyphus. Beowulf will lose eventually, he fights because he must. But we should consider Beowulf happy.

[@davidsirmons]

I'd love to hear your review of Braveheart, if you haven't already.

[@jij5152]

Thirteenth warrior seems very close to the themes of the original poem. The antagonists may not be literally monsters but are monstrous enough in the story.

[@KavzarTheBlind]

Another great video, boyo. Keep them comin'.

[@soccerjockey]

Another lovely video! I loved the animated section in the beginning, I'm going to try and track it down! Reminds me a bit of Rankin & Bass's Hobbit

[@Eragon10211]

Sooooo many chills!!!! Another fantastic and thoughtful piece from LSOO!!

[@kdub3871]

So inspiring. Thank you from a fan of "cinema". I would love for those who do not believe "superhero movies" are "cinema" to see this. Please continue in your great work!

[@crozraven]

Eaters of The Dead, also known as movie 13th warrior is I think still the best Beowulf adaptation imo. Because, not only it has Norse & Christian perspectives, we also get Islamic perspectives the traveler, all wrapped up in thematically a classic hero's journey. I think the movie is a cult classic by some people as back then unfortunately the movie was bombed at box office.

[@Carakav]

The Alien movies are Beowulf... damn... that's going to stick with me.

[@mr.shyryhud1659]

I just taught Beowulf to my English class. I tried to help them see that it is totally a superhero story.

[@elfercho1147]

Awsome video!

[@maxnieves4641]

Ong just before I sleep! I need this one

[@deterlukehart5681]

Great video

[@RPG_Angie]

This reminds me that Dwayne Johnson's Hercules is also an interesting reimagining of the myth where instead of the lonely superhero, you have a D&D-esque group of adventurers for hire, including a bard who does have an important role to play. From what I remember, the main message of the movie was that the main ingredients for success are teamwork and presentation (whether you're creating a myth, trying to get hired as a merc, making a movie, or pretty much anything else).

[@Themuffinwind]

So basically the Argonauts?

[@coolieo2222]

I don't know what exactly you do but your ability to create emotion through the reverence your have for cinema and stories in general is astounding. Thank you for your insights and examinations of movies that others find distastful. I have bought the inner dragon, because of your spiderman 3 video and plan on watching these other beowulf movies.

[@adrianblania5565]

Beuwulf 2007 just masterpiece. Just stole my heart. He is just fragile and not perfect as every human.

[@smaakjeks]

Dylan Thomas' poem seems apt. Beginning: Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

[@afroceltduck]

I wish I could show this video to Martin Scorcese.

[@christianbjorck816]

According to new research the story is actually from Sweden, Gotland were the person called Beowulf lived and then the story moved from mouth to mouth to England were it was written down. Really cool!

[@niceguy1891]

Wrong! It's from Götaland.

[@christianbjorck816]

@Nice Guy Yes, I missed the ”a” there.

[@niceguy1891]

@@christianbjorck816 well gotland mis a competely different place

[@christianbjorck816]

@Nice Guy Exactly

[@niceguy1891]

@@christianbjorck816 yeah so consider editing your comment

[@mubeenmoosa429]

my nickname is mubi

[@kenkenshiro6779]

I learnt to read by reading a Beowulf picture book.

[@Michael-uf1hz]

I understand the criticism of the new adaptations, however in the 2007 animated movie I find so much more depth and realism in the characters which makes it more relatable, where as in the poem it's very shallow, and much like the modern superhero unbelievably pure. I understand Tolkiens idea of this being perhaps more important, but even in his epic his characters have immense depth and purpose. Men afterall are flaud creatures and to shy away from that truly makes it a fairytale, to embrace that gives real people more hope to become heroes themselves and push past their shortcomings and misgivings to become someone to admire. In the animated movie, Beowulf admits his faults and weakness of the past and stands against certain death in stoic and defiant heroism to defeat his greatest foe, redeeming his past transgressions. This would have been more evident if Wiglaf denied the temptress in the final scene, showing his honor and respect for Beowulfs sacrifice, however that did not happen. Probably to show that every generation of man will deal with these same hurdles to overcome. I too love Beowulf and admire its heroism, but without flaw its hero is as supernatural as the monsters he faces.

[@thenumbah1birdman]

4:38 the Wendol are supposed to be Neanderthals, hence the conflagration with trolls or monsters. 5:53 The 2007 Beowulf is actually from a 1997 script written by Niel Gaiman, so this boastfulness may be coincidental (though certainly useful in marketing) with 300. Great video either way.

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

15:32 IDK I think the last act shows him as quite brave and virtuous. IMO that movie does capture that fundamental essence of the poem, but deviates by giving Beowulf more of a character arc of improvement, along with the rest of the story. I don't think that the hopefulness in the end of the story needs to be carried on, because the story of Beowulf is more about the great things that a human being can do, rather than the Arthurian story of reviving hope. Also, the movie ends without showing Wiglaf's decision, making it a question. TBH I definitely think the movie would be better if they showed us Wiglaf rejecting Grendel's mother. However, it's not essential. Beowulf's legacy is one of strength and virtue, regardless of the actions of Wiglaf, and regardless of Beowulf's own sings, for in the end he was a courageous hero. Beowulf rose above his faults and became a hero.

[@danielbuchanan1564]

I ask myself, "How the Hell did you do that?"! This old poem. Really a tale. This is the basics of 3 tiered action drama. Tolkien praises that. Why do films like these fail because they do not get this? Thank you.

[@davidsirmons]

Thank you for this glowing discourse on the hero within us all.

[@MaxHarden]

Animated Beowulf is so bad ass. I hope they polish up the CGI effects and re-release it.

[@luisaguilar7997]

*Albert Camus likes this* Camus writes in the myth of Sisyphus that destiny is made a human thing, one of the oldest writings of Norse mythologies speaks of a man that did not involve himself with the faith of the gods, and recognized the futility of existence, in it he wrote thousands of years earlier, that “these men made of divine destiny an exclusively human thing” “Beowulf found purpose in momentary rebellion of all foes”.

[@harmonyvegan]

Heads up for ENDGAME SPOILERS!!!

[@kodiakidk]

Can you do a video on Arthur Morgan from RDR2, similar to how you did a video on ‘The Witcher 3’ ...

[@GS42SCHOPAWE]

A video on the Halo Trilogy would be awesome...

[@millennial_weeb2382]

I just thought of your Channel today, and I get ridiculously excited for your content even for films i've never seen before.. If i could give you a recommendation, a movie that's actually in my subjective Top 5s, About Time(2013) is on Netflix(US) atm if it's available in your country you should give it a watch aswell. There's something you might learn from that movies themes.

[@jooky87]

“And for praise, most eager.”

[@danielcronin9228]

Just used the same song in "The Grey"

[@akhamangnao9149]

He should have showed gratitude and lived his life as her husband into the twilight hour of their adventure.

[@oz542]

It's literally impossible for me to watch any of your videos without crying joyously to the beautiful truth of your observations

[@peterharrison2473]

This is so epic! I bloody love your videos man!

[@TKFKU]

I liked the 2007 one best. If only because it leaves you with the idea that the poem is the story which is told and handed down. Yet, the "truth" is something a bit different.

[@TheBebuchis]

Do you recommend a specific translation of Beowulf?

[@TheAwesomoe]

It's funny, the new trailer for the witcher movie was released at roughly the same time as this video. The connection to this video's content was for that reason not difficult to make, but I think it serves as a better example. I agree with your assessment of the superhero genre, perhaps best symbolized by captain america, but it doesn't really capture the essence of fighting against a bleak world for me. I'm not sure how well the original bewolf mythos captured the spirit, but it's best represented in defiance to a truly bleak world. This is represented quite well in the witcher universe, he doesn't get recognition for his deeds, he is frowned upon, and he's not the strongest. This subversion is quite nice (even though some people will reject it, but that's another topic), but it does truly highlight just the sheer defiance that Geralt shows. He has his beacons of light, and if lost he has nothing left (seen in the bad ending to the wild hunt). There may have been the elven beauty and the spirit of man, and so on, in the lord of the rings, but Frodo's struggle for that year must have overwhelmed all of it. So the act of keeping going is truly represented in the small steps (no pun intended). It's been a while since I read it or saw the movie, went through the silmarillion though recently, and this video made me realize that it's an aspect that I had never valued as greatly as now.

[@4amwaj]

Waow... Now that I'm crying from such a stunning video... I am going to try to find a copy of Beowulf to read.. I loved this video thanks for making it.

[@NCBCSPRINGRETREAT]

Were you paid by Disney to tie that to Marvel? Wow.

[@PKTraceur]

So the 3D animation lied to me...

[@Gaawachan]

I think Beowulf still has screen potential but it feels like none of the filmmakers seem to really see it.

[@abaranihei2608]

Always liked this Movie! Its a superb Story.

[@daneelhummin3618]

Hi, love your videos I have a question, do you have transcripts for them?

[@guyonyoutube1803]

Almost the same things can be said about Robert E. Howard's Conan. Fascinating.

[@theartofwar551]

BEST. HALLOWEEN. EVER.

[@ZambonieDude]

Is it weird that i'm crying before even watching the video?

[@patrickhandali]

It is, but I do get your point.

[@doctorwagax9779]

Yes, that is a little weird. But I wouldn't worry about it.