The Vikings
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The Vikings

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Raw yet glamorous sea and sword epic!

    For some reason 'The Vikings' is fondly remembered as one of the bloodiest films in cinema history - certainly from the 1950s. That's odd, because aside from Kirk Douglas getting his eye pecked out by a hawk (which is rather violently depicted) there are no other moments of extreme bloodshed in this film. Yes, there are epic battles, but these are all shot through the glamour and gauze of pre-Braveheart euphoria void of guts and gruesome carnage. Douglas stars as Einar, an 'I'm too sexy for my breast-plate' pin-up of a Viking. Einar¿s way with the ladies is forever shattered when his face is deliberately disfigured by Eric's (Tony Curtis) pet hawk. This attack stirs up a life-long hatred that is strengthened by both men's love for the British Princess (Janet Leigh). You would think with Vikings and kidnapped royalty the plot would be rather vibrant but actually it¿s dull and uninspiring from this point forward with the ultimate showdown between Einar and Eric a foregone conclusion. MGM gives us a handsome looking transfer. Colors are rich and vibrant. The travelogue footage of the Fiords is surrealistic and gorgeous. Black levels are solid. Contrast levels are bang on. Only occasionally does the original negative betray the vintage of the film. Age related artifacts are kept to a bare minimum. There is no edge enhancement, pixelization or shimmering of fine details in this presentation. The audio is MONO. I thought all Cinemascope films were stereophonic?!? The audio is generally balanced though there are occasions where it seems muffled and lacking in clarity. Extras include a featurette with the director, Richard Fleischer that is remarkably useful and engaging - if all too short. It's not a great film but it is a fairly wonderful looking transfer. And hey, any film with Kirk Douglas is never all bad!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the Greatest Adventure Films of All Time

    Marking both the last great films of the Old Hollywood of the World Wars, and one of the first great epics of modern filmmaking, ''The Vikings'' is a treat for any viewer. Kirk Douglas offers one of the most exuberant performances of his career (seeming relatively reserved in other works like ''Spartacus''), the stunts are real, performed by the actors themselves; the action is heroic, fun, and engaging; and the plot of vengeance and jealousy leaves you wandering just who's really supposed to be the good guy. Nobody can forget the decisive moment Einar (Douglas), in a drunken stupor, finds out he can have the kidnapped princess for himself. ''I'll make her scream til they can hear her in Wales!'' This is the way movies were meant to be made! (Warning: Popcorn required.)

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