Vikings were among the most dangerous and ruthless warriors in the world. They lived in the Scandinavian region and explored North America long before the Europeans did. In other words, they are ideal as both positive and negative characters in films. Nevertheless, the cinema does not often indulge us with films about the Vikings. Firstly, most of them did not very specious deeds (in the Icelandic sagas of the 13th century, the Vikings were called people who traded in robbery and piracy). And secondly, the audience does not seem to like the Vikings as much as, for example, vampires and werewolves. but we have compiled a list of the best from the list of Viking films (released from 2000 to 2017), so that you immerse yourself in the world of snowy fjords, brave people and bloody battles for a while.
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10. Vikings (2014)
Rating - 5.5
The top of the best historical films about the Vikings opens with a story about a group of warriors who survived a shipwreck. They found themselves in hostile lands and the road to a distant friendly settlement will be accompanied by the clang of swords and the screams of the wounded. A good, dynamic action movie for those who like more action.
9. Beowulf (2007)
Rating - 6.1
This is a partially animated version of the ancient saga of the hero Beowulf, who killed a ferocious monster named Grendel. The role of the beautiful demoness - Grendel's mother went to Angelina Jolie, and for the sake of scenes with her, the male part of the audience can easily withstand a not very twisted plot and an abundance of pretentious heroes who boast of their real and imaginary exploits.
8. Vikings vs. Aliens (2008)
Rating - 6.3
Who just did not oppose the aliens in the films. And cowboys, and monsters, and even gopniks from Chertanovo. So the turn of the Vikings has come. The spacecraft crashed in 709 AD Norway. e. The survivor is a soldier named Kainan who hunts the monster Moorewen, who sneaked onto the ship and is now on Earth. However, Kaynan alone cannot cope with the monster. And he turns to the Vikings living in the nearest settlement for help.
7. Vicky, Little Viking 2 (2011)
Rating - 6.3
A kind family comedy about a boy named Vicki, the son of Halvar, the leader of one of the Viking tribes. He is not like other Vikings, as he prefers the mind to brute force. One day Halvar is kidnapped and Vicki becomes the head of the tribe. He must find his father and find the legendary hammer of Thor.
6. Vicky, Little Viking (2009)
Rating - 6.4
The first part of the story is about an adventurous and intelligent young Viking. Vicki is not distinguished by heroic growth and strength, but he is very smart and helps the inhabitants of his village to get out of difficult situations. This film can be watched with young children, unlike the film, which ranks fifth in the selection of the best films about the Vikings.
5. Valhalla: The Viking Saga (2009)
Rating - 6.7
The one-eyed warrior, breaking free from slavery, joins the Vikings sailing to Jerusalem. On the way, they are caught in a terrible storm and then in a strange fog.Having got out of it, the Vikings find themselves in lands unknown to them before. According to the audience, this is a rather strange and controversial film, in which Christianity is not shown in the most favorable light. "Valhalla" is closer to an arthouse than an action movie, although the tape has very good scenes of battles (or, rather, massacres).
4. Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
Rating - 7.1
A beautiful film adaptation of the Scandinavian legend about the hero Siegfried, the beautiful warrior Brunhilde in love with him and the treasures guarded by the dragon Fafnir. It's not worth looking for historicity in this film, but as an interesting fantasy it is very good.
3. The Secret of Kells (2009)
Rating - 7.8
This cartoon with an unusual drawing (made using flash animation) tells about Kells Abbey, hidden in the Irish countryside. The monks, and with them the 12-year-old protagonist Brendan, fortify the walls of the abbey, fearing the raids of the Vikings. And one day, an elderly brother, Aidan, comes to a quiet monastery, who has a mysterious unfinished book with illustrations. To complete a book, you need special ink. And young Brendan goes in search of them.
2. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Rating - 7.9
The Viking cartoon settlement is doing very well. Young people learn to fly on dragons, adult Vikings are already accustomed to the idea that dragons are friends, and not an object for extermination. And then a terrible threat hangs over the Viking settlement in the face of a dragon hunter who dreams of learning how to control flying beasts and, with their help, conquer the world.
1. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Rating - 8.2
For many years the clan, led by the father of young Hiccup, has been fighting dragons. But one day the young man meets the kind and funny Toothless, who changes the Vikings' idea of dragons. This is a wonderful cartoon in terms of animation, musical accompaniment, jokes and moral message. Each character has a well-written character, and dragons have absorbed the best traits from cats and dogs. How to Train Your Dragon is suitable for both young and adult audiences.