Review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) by Alan M — 29 Nov 2007

Sarah Polley is pretty. this movie is not.

This review of Beowulf & Grendel (2005) was written by Alan M on 29 Nov 2007.

Beowulf & Grendel has generally received mixed reviews.

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