In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.
- Awards
- 1 win & 6 nominations
- Grendel
- (as Ingvar E. Sigurdsson)
- Wealtheow
- (as Steinunn Ólína Thorsteinsdóttir)
- Erik
- (as Gísli Örn Gardarsson)
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Storyline
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- TriviaIn 1731, the original manuscript that the movie is based on was severely damaged by fire, along with several other medieval writings, in London UK.
- GoofsAt 1:30:25, when Beowulf enters the cave on the beach you can see an orange extension cord in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Quotes
Beowulf: Has this thing, this troll, killed any children?
King Hrothgar: No.
Beowulf: Women?
[Hrothgar shakes his head]
Beowulf: Old men?
King Hrothgar: What are you saying? That he fights with a clean heart? He kills the strongest first. He shows us he can kill the strongest. Who cares if he spares the children? They'll die anyway without fathers.
Beowulf: My wits still war with how this all began.
King Hrothgar: Hate for the mead hall. I can only guess. The night we finished it the foul creep came.
Beowulf: So, nothing was done to the troll itself?
King Hrothgar: Oh, Beowulf, it's a fucking troll! Maybe someone looked at it the wrong way.
Beowulf: Some Dane?
King Hrothgar: ...I never begged anyone to come here. Take on our fight. I don't hold you here.
Beowulf: I know you don't.
King Hrothgar: Then don't sour my heart with talk about why a troll does what a fucking troll does!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Wrath of Gods (2006)
The cinematography is absolutely astounding the use of natural light really adds another dimension to this film. I would have to say it is the most beautifully shot film of the last 20 years.
As for the acting Gerard Butler gives another excellent performance as the world wiry Beowulf as dose Stellan Skarsgård as the king trying to come to term with his past and conscious. Only the slightly miss cast Sarah Polley lets the acting stakes down a little. Her character seems somewhat out of place in this film. but this is only a small gripe. I would recommend this version of Beowulf & Grendel to those who like their historical films to have a more realistic edge.
- ashwetherall1
- Oct 29, 2014
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- Also known as
- Beowulf ve Grendel
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $68,820
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,360
- Jun 18, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $92,076
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1(original negative)
- 2.35 : 1