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Product Name: Valhalla Rising [DVD] [2009]
UPC: 030306975894
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stunning and unique
A word of warning about this visually stunning movie, it's very violent. With that said, this is one of Mads Mikkelsen's (bad guy in Casino Royale) best performances. Besides the stunning cinematography, the movie is unique because there is no dialog. That's right, none! This movie may not be for everyone but I was mesmerized by it.
It's the story of a man enslaved in Nordic society and all he must do to survive.
Nicolas Winding Refn's "Valhalla Rising" (2009) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of IFC Films. The only bonus feature on the disc is an original theatrical trailer for the film. The Canadian region A Disc released back in 2011 contains a 23 minute featurette that is not included on this release.
The film itself does not lend to the mainstream crowd. It has the same tone as the director's other effort "Only God Forgives" but set in Viking times. A very brutal film, that I do recommend, but I would say with caution. Not as good as the more well known other film by Refn; Drive. No digital code or Slipcover is included with this release.
If you're a fan of Refn's Pusher trilogy then you are certainly a fan of Mads Mikkelsen. This norse warrior tale has the blood, guts (and mud) you'd expect from this duo but also surprisingly intense and atmospheric.
