Review of Beowulf (2007) by Benjamin B — 17 Nov 2012

What was the point in this? Kind of weird and enjoyable, but mostly just awkward.

This review of Beowulf (2007) was written by Benjamin B on 17 Nov 2012.

Beowulf has generally received mixed reviews.

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