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Thoroughly updated using contemporary English, BEOWULF & GRENDEL nonetheless retains the full heraldic glory and mythical epic qualities that have inspired so many readers. The film tells the bloody tale of the warrior Beowulf's battle with Grendel, a great and murderous troll. As a young man, King Hrothgar (Stellan Skarsgård), leader of the Danes, kills a troll but spares his son Grendel (Ingvar Sigurdsson). Now an adult, Grendel seeks to avenge the murder of his father and unleashes his wrath against the Danes. Unable to stop him, the Danes ask for the help of their Norse ally Beowulf (Gerard Butler), a battle-tried soldier in his own right. Out of allegiance to King Hrothgar, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster. However, Beowulf's attempts to fight the troll are thwarted when Grendel refuses to engage him in battle. Despite his seemingly savage nature, the troll is adhering to a strict code of retribution: his quarrel is not with Beowulf but with the Danes. When Beowulf meets Selma (Sarah Polley), a mysterious and sensuous witch, his understanding of revenge is further complicated and he begins to waver in his commitment to kill on behalf of King Hrothgar. BEOWULF & GRENDEL powerfully entwines themes of vengeance, loyalty and mercy. The film strips away the mask of the hero myth, leaving a raw and tangled tale that rings true through the centuries. ~ Toronto International Film Festival

Principal Cast: Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Sarah Polley,
Ingvar Eggert Sigurosson, Eddie Marsan

Producers: Paul Stephens, Eric Jordan, Sturla Gunnarsson,
Anna Maria Karlsdottir, Jason Piette, Michael Lionello Cowan
Cinematography: Jan Kiesser
Editor: Jeff Warren
Music: Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson

Shows: Harkins Fashion Square 7 - Saturday, October 7 at 9:05pm and
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Official Website: http://www.beowulf-movie.com/

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