Review of Beowulf (1976) by Jeff P — 16 Mar 2013

It was amazing! A bit gruesome, though...

This review of Beowulf (1976) was written by Jeff P on 16 Mar 2013.

Beowulf has generally received positive reviews.

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By Randa C (4) on 14 Jun 2014

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By Brandon D (482) on 22 Jun 2014

Ok! I've read the book! Now bring on the movie…

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By Keegan O (65) on 24 Apr 2014

Actually pretty good- Added much more to the poem then I would have thought, and is ultimately very succesful…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 10 Apr 2014

What a waste of time and money. They should have just done a live action version. Would have come out a lot better…

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