: Rather than glorifying Viking brutality, Refn presents violence as destructive and damaging to everyone involved. Why You Should Watch (or Re-watch) It
: Shot in the harsh Scottish Highlands, the landscape itself feels like a character that invades the minds of the travelers. Valhalla Rising
At the center of this brutal world is ( Mads Mikkelsen ), a mute Norse warrior of supernatural strength. Held captive for years as a fighting slave, One-Eye eventually escapes, accompanied only by a young boy who acts as his "voice." : Rather than glorifying Viking brutality, Refn presents