The Vikings were one of 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 ideally suited as both positive and negative film characters. However, cinema does not often pamper us with Viking films. Firstly, most of them did not very specious things (in the Icelandic sagas of the 13th century, the Vikings called the people who traded robbery and piracy). And secondly, viewers do not seem to like Vikings like, for example, vampires and werewolves. However we have compiled a list of the best from the list of Viking movies (released from 2000 to 2017) so that you will plunge into the world of snow-covered fjords, brave people and bloody battles for a while.
You will also like our list of the best films about knights and the Middle Ages.
10. The Vikings (2014)
Rating - 5.5
Opens the top of the best historical films about the Vikings, the story of a group of soldiers who survived after a shipwreck. They found themselves in hostile lands and the road to a distant friendly settlement will be accompanied by the sound of swords and the cries 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 an ancient saga about the hero Beowulf, who killed a fierce 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 the not-so-twisted plot and the abundance of pathos heroes who boast of their real and imaginary exploits.
8. Vikings vs. Aliens (2008)
Rating - 6.3
Well, who just did not speak out against aliens in films. And cowboys, and monsters, and even the gopniks from Chertanovo. So it was the turn of the Vikings. The spacecraft crashed in Norway in 709 A.D. e. Survivor - a soldier named Kaynan preys on the monster Murven, who secretly made his way to the ship and is now on Earth. However, Kainanu cannot cope with the monster alone. And he appeals for help to the Vikings living in the nearest settlement.
7. Wiki, Little Viking 2 (2011)
Rating - 6.3
A kind family comedy about a guy 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. Once Halvar is kidnapped and Vicki becomes the head of the tribe. He must find his father and find the legendary hammer of Thor.
6. Wiki, Little Viking (2009)
Rating - 6.4
The first part of the story of an enterprising and intelligent young Viking. Vicki is not distinguished by heroic growth and strength, but he is very smart and helps residents of his village to get out of difficult situations. This picture can be watched with young children, in contrast to the film, which ranks fifth in the selection of the best films about the Vikings.
5. Valhalla: The Viking Saga (2009)
Rating - 6.7
A one-eyed warrior who escaped from slavery joins the Vikings sailing to Jerusalem. Along the way, they fall into a terrible storm, and then into a strange fog. Having got out of it, the Vikings find themselves in lands previously unknown to them. According to the opinions of the audience, this is a rather strange and controversial film in which Christianity is shown not in the most favorable light. Valhalla is closer to the arthouse than to the action movie, although there are very good battle scenes in the film (or rather, the massacre).
4. The Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
Rating - 7.1
A beautiful adaptation of the Scandinavian legend of the hero Siegfried, the beautiful warrior Brunnhilde in love with him and the treasures protected by the dragon Fafnir. You should not look 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 unusual drawing (made using flash animation) tells about the Kells Abbey, hidden in the Irish outback. The monks, and with them the 12-year-old protagonist Brendan, strengthen the walls of the abbey, fearing the Viking raids. And one day an elderly brother Aidan arrives in a quiet monastery, who has a mysterious unfinished book with illustrations. To complete the work on the book, you need special ink. And young Brendan sets off in search of them.
2. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Rating - 7.9
In the cartoon Viking settlement, things are going very well. Young people master flying dragons, adult Vikings are already accustomed to the idea that dragons are friends, and not an object for extermination. And then a terrible threat looms over the Viking settlement in the person of a dragon hunter who wants to learn how to control flying beasts and use them to conquer the world.
1. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Rating - 8.2
For many years, the clan, led by the father of young Icking, has been fighting dragons. But once a young man meets a kind and funny Toothless, who changes the Viking's idea of dragons. This is wonderful from the point of view of animation, musical accompaniment, jokes and moral message of the cartoon. Each character has a well-defined character, and dragons absorbed the best features from cats and dogs. "How to Train Your Dragon" is suitable for both young and adult audiences.
