beowulf and grendel

maybe i watched this version of the beowulf story too closely to watching the animated version of the story, because in comparison, this one really really sucks! the story is the same one we have heard retold so many times: the king angers the beast grendel, he attacks the town. they call in a warrior in beowulf, and he takes down the beast but must then contend with grendel's mother. this one is rather flat and the creature make up is really lousy. its no wonder it went straight to video, where it belongs. i will admit though, the landscapes were breathtaking!