Review of Valhalla Rising (2009) by Charles S — 06 Dec 2010

Wow, wherever these guys were, it was rough! Gorgeous landscape, lots of ominous waiting, and lugubrious soundtrack! Thin on action, heavy on mood.

This review of Valhalla Rising (2009) was written by Charles S on 06 Dec 2010.

Valhalla Rising has generally received mixed reviews.

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