Review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) by Tim Z — 03 Jan 2008

Boring and totally unlike the book. I can't believe I still own this movie.

This review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) was written by Tim Z on 03 Jan 2008.

Beowulf & Grendel has generally received mixed reviews.

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