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Viking Sagas [VHS]
 
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Viking Sagas [VHS] (1996)

Starring: Ralf Moeller, Ingibjörg Stefánsdóttir Director: Michael Chapman Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Ralf Moeller, Ingibjörg Stefánsdóttir, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Þórir Waagfjörð, Hinrik Ólafsson
  • Directors: Michael Chapman
  • Writers: Michael Chapman, Paul R. Gurian, Dale Herd
  • Producers: Paul R. Gurian, Snorri Þórisson, Tim Van Rellim
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: New Line Home Video
  • VHS Release Date: September 23, 1997
  • Run Time: 83 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6304252307
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,910 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Product Description
A Viking warrior avenges his father's death against the forces of darkness in an epic action-adventure.

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the most realistic movie on vikings to date!, June 22, 2000
By "wulfhirth" (http://homestead.com/wulfhirth/index.html) - See all my reviews
As a historical student on the viking age, I found this movie very close to what I studied. It has very few flaws and I must admit that seing the movie makes you crave for a trip to Iceland as the scenery is beautiful. Of course this is a low budget movie, so the chieftains'army isn't as big as it should but the costumes are quite adequate to the place and period(good research). The saga itself is wonderfully woven dispite the (I must admit...) average (very average...) acting by a couple of actors but some of them I would like to see in another movie as they reached me for their excellent "role-play". I have not seen any anachronism as to the weapons, armor, use of iceland ponies, clothing, buildings, social values and demeanour. A must see for every viking enthousiast, viking age student and re-enactors!!!
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie that captures the sagas very well, June 9, 2005
By Oavde "oavde" (Australia) - See all my reviews
If you are interested in the sagas and want to see them as a movie, this is an excellent 5 star attempt at it, and you won't be disappointed. Ok maybe 4.5 stars, but it is very good if you have more than a passing interest in the sagas.

If you are after a more "popular" movie though, perhaps an action movie somewhat related to vikings, then you might only give this 3.5 stars, and call it a B grade movie. Even then you may find it entertaining, but it is not super-fantastic.

The story is interesting, the behaviour of the people realistic, the settings are excellent and authentic (I've been to all those locations and in reality they are even more beautiful) ... they've even used Icelandic horses (with their unique gait) which was good to see.

Very enjoyable, especially if interested in the sagas. Wish they would make more movies of them.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough Viking movies!, October 22, 2006
This review is from: The Viking Sagas (DVD)
I do not know why there are not more movies based on great historical events or eras. I speak of films on par with Braveheart, or Rob Roy, for example. There are very few movies based on the Viking age, or having anything to do with Scandinavia for that matter. Unfortunately, most Viking movies seem to be grade "B" affairs, and this is a huge injustice to the complex nature of the Sagas. In the "plot summary" for this site, a stupid reviewer describes it as "a time when conflicts weren't solved with intellect, but with swords". That reviewer obviously has never read a Nordic Saga, and has no understanding of Scandinavian culture. In fact, negotiation and diplomacy were often as highly esteemed as prowess in battle. The differance is, Men of that age were not afraid to stand up to their enemies in combat. In our time, a loud mouth is the only acceptable "weapon".
If literate people were running the production studios in Hollywood, perhaps we would see a lot more films based on the sagas of Scandinavia. The potential for great historical drama is enormous!
This film is loosely based on the Laxardal Saga from Iceland. I found it to be quite enjoyable, and the Icelandic scenery is a major feature. It could have been more than what it is, however, being somewhat of an action-movie, to a degree. It portays the Laxardal Saga characters Kjartan and Gudrun, but does not really portray the story as it is written in the saga.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Viking Movie
Not to bad but could have been much better. Historicaly it was pretty much on the button though.
Published 2 months ago by Nicholas Donvito Sr.

4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting take on early Icelandic Vikings
Within the space of a couple of days I watched both "A Viking Saga: Son of Thor" and "The Viking Sagas". Two very different films despite their similar titles. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Douglas Herring

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I should qualify this negative review by warning up front that when it comes to movies--and for that matter, books, too--about the Vikings I am a nitpicker, and in fairness I... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Judson Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars A different side of Ralph Moeller
The Viking Saga is more of a drama than the usual type of action movie that Ralph Moeller (Conan the Series) stars in. His role is not the typical "invincible" warrior. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shiloh Kremer

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as some of these reviews indicate
This movie isn't nearly as bad as some of the reviewers here would have you believe. For those reviewers here who are lamenting the lack of good Viking movies, check out The 13th... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James Jensen

4.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly good
The Viking Sagas is rough in places, and has some unevenness to sound, but i wasn't expecting a big stuidio production. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Crowfuzz

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I had hoped for. Not Even Close.
Being half Norwegian, I've been on a mission to find good Norse/Viking films for a while now and I gave this one a buy before trying because of that. Read more
Published 18 months ago by P. G. Keller

3.0 out of 5 stars Fahser, you are awenscht!
A c-class movie that was made on a very tight budget.

Story is very shallow "bad guys keep attacking and hero must fight them" stuff but has some memorable moments... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gustaf Stechmann

5.0 out of 5 stars Slow and steady
Are there any good Viking movies? I don't think so but this is certanly the best I've seen. It's not a viking raid film, it's about vikings feuding with other vikings. Read more
Published on January 25, 2007 by J.D. Wissinger

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst viking movie ever
I can say without hesitation that The Viking Sagas is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I have sat through more than a few bad movies, and so let me insist that this claim... Read more
Published on January 24, 2007 by C. K. Thomsen

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