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Beowulf & Grendel (2005)
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Cast: Gerard Butler, Spencer Wilding, Stellan SkarsgÄrd, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Runtime103 min
Rating15
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The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Beowulf & Grendel (2005), directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its dark and gritty take on the classic Norse tale, while others found it uneven. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but has garnered a respectable 6.4/10 rating on IMDb and a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a generally positive audience reception.
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Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, this 2005 fantasy adventure film Beowulf & Grendel offers a unique and gritty retelling of the classic Norse legend, with Gerard Butler delivering a powerful performance as the legendary warrior Beowulf. Fans of action-packed historical dramas and fantasy epics will particularly appreciate the film's immersive visuals and exploration of themes like duty, vengeance, and the nature of good and evil.
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Beowulf & Grendel is a 2005 Canadian-Icelandic fantasy adventure film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, loosely based on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. It stars Gerard Butler as Beowulf, Stellan SkarsgĂ„rd as Hrothgar, Ingvar Eggert SigurĂ°sson as Grendel and Sarah Polley as the witch Selma. The screenplay was written by Andrew Rai Berzins. The soundtrack was composed by Hilmar Ărn Hilmarsson.
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