Review of Valhalla Rising (2009) by Demos I — 09 Sep 2011

It's the Celtic version of "Apocalypse Now"...

This review of Valhalla Rising (2009) was written by Demos I on 09 Sep 2011.

Valhalla Rising has generally received mixed reviews.

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Valhalla Rising is a too exasperatingly laborious and self-important to be a notable experience in the Heart of Darkness tradition…

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By Ian T (457) on 17 May 2015

Dull. II found the fake CGI blood and over the top sound design to be very off putting…

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By Perry G (10) on 04 Sep 2015

Epic and simply beautiful. Valhalla Rising is more like nordic Renaissance painting than classic movie…

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By Michiel S (47) on 29 Jun 2016

Very shots but thats it very small story and a lot of nothing…

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By Gary H (243) on 14 Apr 2016

A poetically dark and beautiful film, Valhalla Rising conjures magic from its sheer starkness and silence…

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By Erik H (221) on 02 Jun 2015

Speaking of beautiful landscapes. The ambiance and the visuals in this film are just stunning…

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