Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic
By Sharon Foss
The story of good versus evil is told through a warrior’s eyes in Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic. The animated feature tells the story of Dante and the love of his life, Beatrice. Dante leaves his love, Beatrice, to fight the great war, but pledges to remain faithful. Three years later, he returns only to find the home empty of the living. His servants and father are slain and he finds Beatrice on her last breath.
The horrid Lucifer snatches Beatrice’s soul as it heads toward Heaven, so Dante sets out to save her from the pits of Hell. It’s not an easy journey, however, as Dante must answer for all of his own sins as he tries to make his way toward Beatrice’s soul. To do this, he must journey through the nine circles of Hell.
Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Anger, Heresy, Violence, Fraud and Treachery are the nine circles of Hell made famous by Dante Alighieri in his famed 14th century masterpiece, “Dante’s Inferno”, his first story of The Divine Comedy. Will the warrior Dante succeed? Or will his own sins catch up to him?
Under the guidance of producer Joe Goyette and working from a story and creative vision by EA/Visceral Games executive producer Jonathan Knight, the film enlisted some of the best animation studios to create unique artistry of the underworld. The movie accompanies the game of the same name that also is out for release on February 9 by Anchor Bay Entertainment and animation studio Film Roman.
Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic tells the tale of the historical poem in a way that even teenage boys could relate to. Is it the best way to learn the lesson of literature? Maybe not, but it’s better than nothing! With Graham McTavish (Prison Break) and Vanessa Branch lending their voices to Dante and Beatrice, Dante’s Inferno: An Animated Epic turns a hard-to-relate-to epic poem into a relatable soap opera that modern times can relate to. Plus, there is enough blood shed and animated breasts to keep any boy entertained.
Best line of the movie: “Even the purest of souls can be corrupted.” (Watch out Dakota Fanning.)
(Review by Sharon Foss – Original Post at www.terrortube.com)
