Beowulf (film) - Extra credit

While I was writing the script and filming my modern adaptation of Beowulf, I was overcome by the amount of plots and stories that I thought were essential to portray in the modernization. Also how difficult it would be to do so, since a lot of the stories or allusions would need to be read word for word or they would take too long in order to do them justice. My goal for this film was to make a funny abridged version of Beowulf for the modern audience. I wanted to be true to the story, but make it interesting and entertaining, since most modern audiences are not interested in seeing full productions of Beowulf. Some characters are essential, yet they have small parts so they are harder to flesh out. Such as the character of Unferth, who I wanted to have in my version of Beowulf, but he only has two big speaking parts in the original poem. In the end it was difficult to stay true to and keep the various themes and small plot points, since they would have such a small part of the film anyway. Such as the Dane Queen giving Beowulf treasure and entreating him to take care of her kids. I felt like that was an important part of the original poem, but in the film it felt out of place. I was torn between two different ideals. How do I keep my film true to the original, but still make it interesting?
In the end, I hope that all of my executive decisions and creative efforts are worthwhile. I hope that there is some truth to be found in my version of Beowulf, but I also hope that it is interesting and entertaining as a piece that stands alone.