Review of Valhalla Rising (2009) by Jon W — 08 Jan 2011

Easily the best existential viking film of 2010.

This review of Valhalla Rising (2009) was written by Jon W on 08 Jan 2011.

Valhalla Rising has generally received mixed reviews.

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