Erik the Viking
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Movie Reviews of Erik the Viking
Movie Review: Norwegian Silliness at it's Finest
Summary: 4 Stars
I remember watching this film a dozen times or so years ago on VHS. But after I made the switch to dvd, it was nowhere to be found. I looked for it for a while and eventually gave up. It had been a long time till I recently heard about the new cut edition coming out. Then I saw the bad reviews from the fans about the 25 min. being cut off and how they hated it. They're still posting similar reviews today. I decided to buy it anyway and after watching it I can say I'm not bothered at all. I do understand what the hardcore fans are talking about. They know it so well and love it so much that they don't want anything altered so they can watch it the way they know it. I get that. Terry Jones should've considered including both versions as that wouldn't have hurt anyone. But I didn't remember it as well. Only the key moments, not the filler parts that the diehards love so much. But I had fun watching it again and that's all that matters to me. Besides, I'm half Norwegian and it's hard to find good Viking films, so I'm not gonna be too picky.
It's good though that theres an extra on the disc where Terry and his son explain the thinking behind the new cut and he seems to approve of it. To me, it came across as though Terry was just giving his son a job. He's obviously in the business and this was some work for him to do. At least that's how I took it. Terry explains that his son did things that he never would've thought of doing, so it really is his son's vision. I also like that they explain how some of the scenes were re-ordered and the thinking behind those decisions. At least he came out and adressed it. But it seems like Terry was fine with handing it over to his son to do with it what he wanted. And in the end, this movie is his baby and he can do with it as he likes. Maybe Terry would've reconsidered if he knew how the diehard fans of the film would react to the new cut. Who knows?
Otherwise, I thought the transfer looked very clean, brighter and more colorful than I remembered. I have to believe that it's much superior over it's vhs counterpart. The audio was loud and clear with the dialog, sound effects, and music evenly balanced. No complaints over the new transfer.
In closing, if you have to have this movie but can only accept it the way it was then you'll probably be disappointed. If you've never seen it before then feel free to give it a look as you won't know what's missing anyway. It's still a very funny film. For those interested in Terry Jones' work or anyone looking for a Python style comedy, check it out.
Movie Review: Pure silly rediculously fun entertainment.
Summary: 4 Stars
(This review is based on the original version of this movie - I'd wait for it to come out on DVD)
I am so excited that this is finally coming out. I've been looking forward to seeing this again. Overall the movie is a big joke, but there are some seriously funny scenes in this movie that made it a classic for my friends and me.
How deep is the ocean? Really deep usually. Deep this movie is not, but if you like english humor then look no further for the silliest adventure this side of Valhalla.
Erik: I am the air! I am the wind!
This scene alone is worth the money.
Movie Review: erik the viking buff
Summary: 4 Stars
This dvd is more like slapstick comedy adventure. I bought this dvd as a present for my husband because he just loves this movie. He enjoys it very much and to hear him laugh so hard is great. This movie is more a guy type comedy movie. If you're looking for something for your husband, then this movie will be great but if you're a woman and want to watch comedy adventure then you will enjoy it too but not as much as your husband.Movie Review: this is a shorter version edited by the director and his son!
Summary: 4 Stars
great story originally written by the director for his son. Now some 15 years later, the son has grown up to help his father RE-MIX the movie to it's intended form.
Great actors and settings. This is a movie for ALL AGES.
Movie Review: Still good but it's a shame they chopped it up..
Summary: 3 Stars
this film was really funny until they brought this out and attempted to make a directors cut. and he was Cut Happy. it is still a good film and worth owning if you do not have it for your collection but be warned it's about 15 minutes shorter and some of the really funny scenes were edited a bit here and there but in most part the story is intact and the whole bit with the holy man that cannot see valhalla was still amazingly funny but they did this film an injustice to re-release it in this condition. unless you are like me and absolutly have to have it, rent it first to be sure because even though now having seen what all the fuss is about I would still buy it because it's better to have an edited film then never be able to watch it again. just my humble opinion. not going to write about the story again you all know it.
a 3 star effort.
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Erik the Viking