Review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) by Jeff S — 10 Apr 2008

Picked it up on DVD after seeing Beowulf. When I'm ready to watch again, this will be the version I'll watch.

This review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) was written by Jeff S on 10 Apr 2008.

Beowulf & Grendel has generally received mixed reviews.

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