Did they read the book?!

Rating: 1/10 (27 November 2007)

About the only thing they got right in this movie are the names. I strongly question whether or not they read the book...
The First Battle: I've asked a couple people who have read the book and Grendel is commonly described as a wolf-like creature. In this he looks like a human who was in a nuclear disaster. Also, Beowulf is supposed to rip is arm of with his own hands. What's with the chain and door ripping Grendel's arm off??
The Second Battle: Wait... there was no second battle. Beowulf is seduced by Grendel's mother. I definitely missed that in the book. Beowulf was supposed to kill Grendel's mother, not screw her.
The Third Battle: Okay... so the third battle wasn't as bad as the other two. At least they got the dragon right. The only complaint I have with this is when he cuts his arm off to stab the Dragon's heart. I can understand elaborating on the book a little, the book doesn't have that much detail, but that was a too much.
The Ending: Grendel's mother is supposed to be dead, and Beowulf was supposed to request no monuments in his name, but they decide to build one for him anyway.
Overall: Did they read the book?! Beowulf was projected as a liar and a fake hero throughout the movie. The real Beowulf was supposed to be super-human and a noble man. Him fornicating with women other than his wife, screwing Grendel's mother, and lying to the kingdom about it does not project a super-human, noble man.
I'm sure if you don't know the real story, the movie was good, but to those who have read the book: DON'T GO SEE THE MOVIE!!!