The Last Viking

I was in the theater with one other person, which isn't unusual in the small city I live in, but at least that other person laughed quite a bit. I didn't really find this funny.

It's a story of twin brothers: Anker and Manfred (call him John). Anker is a criminal who has just been released from prison and is now looking to find his half of the loot. However, it was up to his brother John to hide it and he is not forthcoming about this. Meanwhile, Anker's former partner wants the other half as well to cover his debts and he is a very violent person.

It's a decent movie. Individual parts are pretty good, but they don't fit together that well, although explaining the reasons goes into the spoiler territory, so I'll try to avoid that.

I like the character, and I like the performances, even if the movie tries to balance way too many of them, which is probably why the movie is so long as well. Keep comedies tight.

However, this is trying to be a comedy, except that the childhood of the brothers was pure hell and we still see a lot of it. It just yanks you out of the mood to find anything funny, when you witness kids being punished quite brutally.

Many of the plot points are quite obvious from a mile away.

There is an element of John's condition that I'm not sure about. He is given a diagnosis which is highly controversial and pretty much exists only in movies, but there kind of is an in movie explanation for it as well. It just felt weird to me.

It's a decent movie. Not especially good, but I had a good time. Most of the time.

I just watched "Den Sidste Viking" (The Last Viking) - and honestly, it's one of the funniest Danish films I've seen in many, many years. I can't recommend it enough! It's a perfect example of dark Danish humor done right - sharp, clever, and completely unapologetic. 😂

From start to finish, the film delivers a steady stream of laughs, awkward moments, and those classic, dry one-liners that only Danish comedies seem to master. It's not just silly - it's smart, too. Beneath all the absurdity and dark jokes, there's actually a well-told story with characters you can't help but relate to, even when they're completely ridiculous.

What really stands out is how authentically Danish it feels. The humor is so local - the kind of wit and irony that plays with everyday struggles, small-town life, and the quirks of being Danish in a modern world that doesn't always make sense. It pokes fun at traditions, masculinity, and the idea of heroism in a way that's both heartfelt and hilarious.

If you enjoy films that balance dark comedy with genuine storytelling, this one's a must-watch. It reminded me a bit of classics like De Grønne Slagtere or Adams Æbler - movies that mix absurd humor with real emotion and cultural satire.

"Den Sidste Viking" is packed with memorable moments - scenes that make you laugh out loud one second and shake your head in disbelief the next. It's brave, original, and refreshingly different from most modern comedies.

In short, it's not just a funny movie - it's a celebration of that uniquely Danish way of laughing at life, even when it's messy or dark. If you love black comedy, great characters, and a bold sense of humor, go watch it.

A big recommendation from me - pure entertainment and high-quality Danish humor at its best!

Danish dark comedy can be quite grotesque. If you're not familiar with, or a fan of Anders Thomas Jensen's other work, there's a good chance that you're going to find this movie unpleasantly bizarre.

If you are a fan of Anders Thomas Jensen, however, I am pleased to tell you that this is one of his best movies yet.

Den Sidste Viking Is the story about family, and how a man want he weird brother, to tell him where he hidden the loot.

Anders Thomas Jensen Knows, what story he wants to tell, and he is very good at it at this point.

Story about people who are outsiders of society, and people with diagnoses who doesn't fit in to normal Society. And does it with black comedy and heartfelt moments.

The movie was for me very funny, but it just hit the perfect tone shifting ability, so it never felt jarring.

The actors to a great job, and especially Mads Mikkelsen who plays, a neurodivergent person very well and with humanity.

The story is great and a lot of fun. There's only one twist that put a little bad taste in my mouth, but the movie is still good.

I left the movie theater with a lot of facts, about IKEA and the Holocaust. It a great time would recommend.

This is an absolute gem of a movie!!

It was so funny that tears streamed down my face! It is sarcastic, brutal, touching and absolutely crazy. The characters are so well performed and it is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The whole cinema was roaring with laughter and the 2 hours were gone with the blink of an eye.

Just watch it!!