I just came across the trailer for this little film from Danish director Nicholas Winding Refn (directed the soon-to-be cult-classic, Bronson) called Valhalla Rising. I’ve heard of this Viking period film late last year, but couldn’t find much info on it other than it was one brutal and great-looking film. Whether it was any good I still have to see for myself.
The film stars Mads Mikkelsen (Le Chiffre in Casino Royale and Tristan in King Arthur) as the Norse warrior One-Eye in 1000 A.D. and travels with a boy named Are as they join with a band of Vikings. From what I could tell from the trailer above much violence occurs during their travels. The choice of music for the trailer is more than just a bit unusual especially when paired with the brutal scenes of violence shown.
I’m always down for some ultra-violent filmmaking and at times that alone will save a film for me. Here’s to hoping that Valhalla Rising will be more than just brutality and gore but actually have some depth to it. If it doesn’t then at least I’ll get my fill of the grue and gore.
Through the Shattered Lens 
That reminds me that I still need to pick up a copy of Bronson when I have a little extra money rattling around. Anywho…from what I’ve read during some of my occasional stabs out in internet land wondering if the film is coming out anywhere near me, is that point of contention involves the film’s tendency to lapse into art-house spiritual visions.
Some people seem to think that this brings the film a lot of atmosphere and some otherworldly depth as opposed to just relying on high adventure and bloodshed. Others seem to be put off by this approach and feel it just drags the film down and causes it to become unfocused.
Either way it still sounds and looks to be an interesting film and it’s still high on my radar.
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Valhalla Rising is surely an good flick, one must see flick
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