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Valhalla Rising (2009)

6.120091h 33mEN
AdventureDramaActionFantasy

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

September 4, 2009

Director

Nicolas Winding Refn

Official Trailer

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Overview

Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Ar...

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen

Mads Mikkelsen

One-Eye

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

Kare

Jamie Sives

Jamie Sives

Gorm

Ewan Stewart

Ewan Stewart

Eirik

Alexander Morton

Alexander Morton

Barde

Callum Mitchell

Callum Mitchell

Pagan Viking Guard

Andrew Flanagan

Andrew Flanagan

Duggal

Douglas Russell

Douglas Russell

Olaf

Maarten Stevenson

Maarten Stevenson

Are / The Boy

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Hagen

Gary McCormack

Gary McCormack

Hauk

Robert Harrison

Robert Harrison

Roger

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Valhalla Rising (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that clears only as the crew sights an unknown land. As the new world reveals its secrets and the Vikings confront their terrible and bloody fate, One Eye discovers his true self.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Valhalla Rising. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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