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Beowulf & Grendel, 2005

Starring: Stellan Skarsgaard, Gerard Butler, Sarah Polley

Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson

Written by: Anonymous

Language: English, Latin, Icelandic

Country: Canada, UK, Iceland

Runtime: 103 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.1

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Beowulf & Grendel can be described as rough, gloomy, and exciting. The plot revolves around legends and myths, dangerous animals, and good versus evil. The main genres are drama, adventure, and fantasy. In approach, Beowulf & Grendel is fantastical and serious. It takes place in the middle ages.

Summary of Beowulf & Grendel

This screen adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon poem brings the ultimate battle between warrior Beowulf and monstrous troll Grendel to vivid life. An all-star cast including Sarah Polley as Selma, an intriguing witch, and Ingvar Sigurdsson as Grendel, duels it out in a war of wicked revenge.

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Language:	English, Latin, Icelandic
Country:	Canada, UK, Iceland
Release date:	6 January 2006
Runtime:	103 min

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Stellan Skarsgaard

as Hrothgar

Gerard Butler

as Beowulf

Sarah Polley

as Selma

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The New York Times

With all the mystery and meaning sucked from the story, the filmmakers do what filmmakers often do when faced with their own lack of imagination: they toss a little sex in with the violence. Full Review

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by: Manohla Dargis

The Hollywood Reporter

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... Full Review

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by: Frank Scheck

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