Saturday, September 25, 2010

Valhalla Rising

Denmark Mads Mikkelson

A unique film. Set in medieval times, we follow a one-eyed psychotic killer through misty mountain landscapes as he searches for...? After killing those who had held him captive he joins a group headed for the holy land...wherever that is.

Very other-worldly. Stunning cine and look. Lots of swirling mist. Striking music and sound design. Much posing and highly stylized tableaux. Extreme violence enhanced by sound effects.

Overall an unpleasant film but done with great care and imagination.

6

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