Beowulf & Grendel Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

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  3.0

  53

  out of 100

  Metascore^®
  Mixed or average reviews
  based on a weighted average of all
  critic review scores.

• 50

  out of 100

  Chicago Tribune

  While cinema may be a visual medium foremost it's also an aural one, and the cacaphony of dialects sounds not so much "universal" or interestingly multicultural as simply all over the map.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter Frank Scheck

  Gunnarsson's film ultimately lacks the grandeur and wit necessary to make the legend fully come alive. Still, the film does offer certain kicks to those who like their action films infused with fantastical elements and benefits greatly from its highly effective lead performances.

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