Review of Valhalla Rising (2009) by Will D — 10 May 2012

Terrific, moody historical action film. Over several chapters, an enslaved warrior is dragged to a savage land where all manner of hell breaks loose.

This review of Valhalla Rising (2009) was written by Will D on 10 May 2012.

Valhalla Rising has generally received mixed reviews.

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