[MarkL]

I believe that they did the exact same sort of thing with Davy Jones and his crew in Pirates of the Caribbean. I heard that the actor who played Davy Jones didn't wear any makeup at all, that the "face" was all done with CGI.

In a related note, I seem recall reading somewhere that the writers completely butchered the story of Beowulf, pretty much standing it on its ear.

Mark

[Stoat]

 

I believe that they did the exact same sort of thing with Davy Jones and his crew in Pirates of the Caribbean. I heard that the actor who played Davy Jones didn't wear any makeup at all, that the "face" was all done with CGI.

That's interesting!  I hadn't heard that.  I suppose that this might be the death knell for Hollywood makeup artists then?  I guess it will all come down to money....will it be more expensive to effectively enhance this person's face by a computer operator or a makeup artist?

In a related note, I seem recall reading somewhere that the writers completely butchered the story of Beowulf, pretty much standing it on its ear.

That's probably going to be true, particularly considering the fact that NONE of the publicity for the film shouts that it's "Done with a strict attention to the integrity of the story".

Perhaps it was judged as not being 'exciting enough' for modern audiences.