Review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) by Milena K — 18 Aug 2012

I guess I'm biased. I've never seen a Beowulf film I disliked.

This review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) was written by Milena K on 18 Aug 2012.

Beowulf & Grendel has generally received mixed reviews.

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