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Title: not bad, not good enough
Review: the box blurb says " Beowulf meets Predator "and that's basically what you get. I watched the entire movie, so it's not bad; it's just not that good. If the writers had altered a few basic points this would be a great film; for instance if the monster appeared to be even a tad sentient, the entire plot would become heavier. Also, The monster is too large, basically. This basic fact spoils most monster stories. The story plods along pretty well. The monster waits patiently while the characters develop their interactions and slight storyline. The ending is predictable and broadcast weakly, but it's still enjoyable.It feels like the original story was going to explain the Beowulf myth by interjecting aliens; but that possibility gets lost along the way. Nothing to be ashamed of here. The Viking designs are adequate; the acting is adequate.
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