Valhalla
Valhalla

Movie spotlight

Valhalla

2019
Movie
105 min
Danish

The Viking children Røskva and Tjalfe embark on an adventurous journey from Midgard to Valhalla with the gods Thor and Loki. Life in Valhalla, however, turns out to be threatened by the dreaded Fenrir wolf and the god's barbaric archenemies, the Jotnar. Side by side with the gods the two children must fight to save Valhalla from the end of the world - Ragnarok.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Tord DanielssonGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, War

Plot Summary

In the year 895 AD, a Viking girl named Runa is taken prisoner and brought to the brutal King Harald's hall. She escapes and finds her way to the legendary battlefield of Valhalla, where she must fight alongside Odin and the Einherjar against the giants during Ragnarök. Her quest is to find her lost brother and save the world from destruction.

Critical Reception

Valhalla received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its visual ambition and action sequences, many found the plot to be underdeveloped and the characters lacking depth. The film struggled to balance its epic scope with a coherent narrative, leading to a disappointing experience for many viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually ambitious with some engaging action.

  • Lacks a coherent plot and compelling character development.

  • Fails to live up to its epic premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally negative, with viewers often citing a confusing storyline and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the visual effects, the overall sentiment is that the film is a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Tord Danielsson, also co-wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed Swedish drama 'A Man Called Ove'.

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TMDB Reviews

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now I reckon that if you have a bit of imagination and a working knowledge of Norse mythology, you might quite enjoy this. When Thor (Roland Møller) and Loki (Dulfi Al-Jabouri) stop by the remote farm of "Røskva" (Cecilia Loffredo) and her ...