Askeladden - I Soria Moria slott
Directed by:
Mikkel Brænne SandemoseScreenplay:
Aleksander Kirkwood BrownCinematography:
Trond TønderComposer:
Ginge AnvikCast:
Vebjørn Enger, Eili Harboe, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Elias Holmen Sørensen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Tómas Lemarquis, Thorbjørn Harr, Jonas Strand Gravli (more)VOD (1)
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When the King and Queen are poisoned, brothers Per and Pål get arrested, suspected of being behind it. Younger brother Espen “Ash Lad” and Princess Kristin set out on a quest to find the mythical Soria Moria castle, which is said to be built of pure gold. In Soria Moria, there sits a well containing the Water of Life; the only thing that can cure Kristin’s parents. But some wicked Danes are also on the hunt to find the castle. If Espen and Kristin fail, it will spell the end for the brothers, the kingdom – and perhaps the entire world. (The Norwegian International Film Festival)
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The lovable beggar boy Espen and the brave princess Kristin embark on a long and dangerous journey to a mysterious castle to find the water of life they need to save Kristin's parents and Espen's brothers. It's going to be a long journey filled with danger, humour, monsters and villains with a human face. And it's so much fun to watch. The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle is closer to an adventure film than a classic fairy tale, and with its impressive production design, awfully cool characters and fast pace, it will keep audiences of all ages entertained.
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The continuation of one of the best fairy tales of recent years is a success and the Norwegians score more plus points. Among other things, I enjoyed the typical fairy-tale props (a witch, seven-mile boots, a three-headed troll, a beautiful princess and a clever protagonist). The film has pace, beautiful practical effects and a magical atmosphere. I loved it and enjoyed it.. 7.5/10.
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It's the kind of creative failure where the crew is unable to film a royal ball in such a way that it doesn't look like a neighbor's barbecue, but instead wastes budget on a hideous digital squirrel. As a fairy tale it lacks any stylization, as a fantasy it lacks everything, and on top of that the whole thing is riddled with directorial, dramaturgical, and editing errors that the first two hours of a twelve-credit "film basics for dummies" course at a private general film school must surely be able to eradicate. A little of this could only help.
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