Beowulf & Grendel
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- Synopsis
- One of the oldest epic poems in the English language gets a robust visual interpretation in this historical epic shot on location in Iceland. Hrothgar (Stellan Skarsgård) is a Danish king who murders a troll that has been terrorizing his countryside....
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- Director(s)
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Distributor(s)
- A Truly Indie
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 102 min.
Critic Reviews
A muscular, ardently naturalistic retelling of the ninth-century Anglo-Saxon saga.Read the full review
Gunnarsson's film ultimately lacks the grandeur and wit necessary to make the legend fully come alive. Still, the film does offer certain kicks to those who like their action films infused with fantastical elements and benefits greatly from its highly effective lead performances.Read the full review
Removing many of the mythical elements of the tale is an intriguing idea that would undoubtedly have paid richer dividends if it didn't mean relying on a heavy who looks like a cross between a Neanderthal on steroids and stilts, and an unusually hirsute wrestler.Read the full review
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