Review of Valhalla Rising (2009) by Alystar M — 09 Apr 2013

Yeah...something is not being put together very well there.

This review of Valhalla Rising (2009) was written by Alystar M on 09 Apr 2013.

Valhalla Rising has generally received mixed reviews.

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