Réalisation:
Nils GaupScénario:
Ravn LanesskogPhotographie:
Peter MokrosinskiMusique:
Gaute StoraasActeurs·trices:
Jakob Oftebro, Kristofer Hivju, Torkel Dommersnes Soldal, Ane Ulimoen Øverli, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Pål Sverre Hagen, Åsmund-Brede Eike (plus)Résumés(1)
Les royaumes du nord sombrent dans le chaos. Les guerres seigneuriales ravagent les provinces tandis qu'à la cour, le roi, victime d'un complot, vient d’être assassiné et la vie de son fils nouveau-né est désormais menacée. Pour sauver l'héritier légitime du trône, une poignée d'hommes aguerris s'enfuit avec l'enfant dans les montagnes gelées. (Metropolitan FilmExport)
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Critiques (6)
The Norwegians have a gift of making magnificent films with American qualities, from which they are happy to take on even that national American pathos. It’s a pity that from the historical point of view there is nothing extra and the only thing that will catch audience’s attention is the skiing Viking.
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The two most famous Norwegian nannies lay the groundwork for contemporary cross-country skiing races in birchbark boots. I saw not only cross-country but also downhill, jumps, biathlon elements, and even horse skijoring, which explains the genetic background of Northug, Bjørndalen, and Kjetil André Aamodt! Setting aside the Winter Olympics, we’re left with some intrigue, captivating exteriors, charmingly old-fashioned action, and a fairy-tale split between the saintly Birkebeiner and the nasty Bagler. Given it was clear from the start that he wouldn’t make it to the finish, the Danish scoundrel Nikolaj Lie Kaas could have been given more screen time.
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Norwegian redheads versus greasy pigs from Denmark. The story is nice. Fresh fathers will especially appreciate the traveling winter care for infants, while conservatives will appreciate Gaup's emphasis on honest historical epics. Skiers will be impressed by lessons in historical carving, a kind of 13th century Force Majeure model. It is a pity that similar emphasis is not paid to the structure of the screenplay, which sprinkles like powder. And the action scenes definitely deserve at least a little tighter supervision from the choreographer; who is supposed to watch the confused stumbling block? But the Northerner wins with me.
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Solid stuff from Norway. It's a great tactic to bring in Borg from Vikings and Tormund from Game of Thrones, they will please fans of the series. The film has decent pacing, surprisingly solid action with nice camera angles, and we don't see Vikings on skis very often after all. The finale is great. Fully adequate for a small film, and given the lack of thematic films, a four star rating is in order for me despite the poorer idea. 75%
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Historically, it's not particularly great; it's like it just meets the minimum, which is dictated by the setting. Action-wise, it's quite good and gritty, which you'll probably enjoy the most about the movie. It's not downright boring in terms of plot, but it's not breathtaking either, so you can enjoy the film, but it won't necessarily leave you with many impressions.
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