MoviesAreEmptyNow
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I don't regret seeing it but would not view a second time. It's a sort of Marvel + Inglorious Basterds, just worse in both aspects. It's a bit long and it didn't make a proper use of one of the most important aspects of the plot - the ability to see into the future. Also, you gain nothing from seeing it , really, apart from learning a few swear words in Italian.
I'm not writing from a "cinephile" point of view but rather someone who enjoys history, themes of honor and masculinity, the esoteric and authenticity.
You probably won't get better. I've watched and liked Vikings a lot (up until season 5) - their ritual scenes seem child's play compared to this one.
Every ritual is attempted to be made as real and accurate as possible based on the few sources we have. Bear in mind we don't really have sources - just legends and some archeological sites. The music was outstanding and very well fitted into the movie, enhancing everything.
They messed up by placing an Ægishjálmur on a helmet (while Icelandic, it's mostly a medieval-born magical stave, not Viking), but that's really one of the few mishaps. Costumes, armor, weapons, all appear quite accurate for the era it's set in.
My final note is that I'm happy a God other than Odin got a bit of spotlight - the supposed antagonist here praises Freyr, which is called upon as an adversary characteristic by our Odin-centered protagonist. For those unaccustomed, Freyr is a Vanir, part of the Gods that warred against the Æsir and eventually "lost". A nice touch to give the plot a cosmic dimension.
Also, whoever called this film slow needs to slow down on the cocaine - there's barely a moment of peace and quiet throughout it.
You probably won't get better. I've watched and liked Vikings a lot (up until season 5) - their ritual scenes seem child's play compared to this one.
Every ritual is attempted to be made as real and accurate as possible based on the few sources we have. Bear in mind we don't really have sources - just legends and some archeological sites. The music was outstanding and very well fitted into the movie, enhancing everything.
They messed up by placing an Ægishjálmur on a helmet (while Icelandic, it's mostly a medieval-born magical stave, not Viking), but that's really one of the few mishaps. Costumes, armor, weapons, all appear quite accurate for the era it's set in.
My final note is that I'm happy a God other than Odin got a bit of spotlight - the supposed antagonist here praises Freyr, which is called upon as an adversary characteristic by our Odin-centered protagonist. For those unaccustomed, Freyr is a Vanir, part of the Gods that warred against the Æsir and eventually "lost". A nice touch to give the plot a cosmic dimension.
Also, whoever called this film slow needs to slow down on the cocaine - there's barely a moment of peace and quiet throughout it.