Directed by:
Farren BlackburnScreenplay:
Matthew ReadCinematography:
Stephan PehrssonComposer:
Benjamin WallfischCast:
Charlie Bewley, Clive Standen, James Cosmo, Elliot Cowan, Glynis Barber, Finlay Robertson, Francis Magee, Alexandra Dowling, Ivan Kaye, Theo Barklem-Biggs (more)VOD (1)
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Set in Viking Britain in 871 AD, Hammer of the Gods is a visceral, intense tale set in a world whose only language is violence. A young Viking warrior, Steinar (Charlie Bewley), is sent by his father the king on a quest to find his estranged brother, who was banished from the kingdom many years before. Steinar's epic journey across terrifyingly hostile territory gradually sees him emerge as the man his father wants him to be -- the ruthless and unforgiving successor to his throne. (eOne Films International)
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I have to say that after a few minutes, as the digital steel names of each character appeared, I started to feel like this wouldn't be a historical film, but rather a concert of some metal band. The scripted sequence was just an introduction and then they would start shredding guitars and pounding drums. It was a bit disappointing that I was actually expecting a film. It is followed by only pseudo-rough action, plenty of rough sentences from tough guys who would otherwise be in romances, and the story is missing... Well, actually, it's more or less missing. How a little prince becomes a king.
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