Film Review – The Last Viking

Writer/director Anders Thomas Jensen has a particular set of actors he enjoys working with, and they return to duty for “The Last Viking.” Jensen makes quality films (“Men & Chicken,” “Riders of Justice”), and his latest is no different, remaining as strange as his previous efforts, this time following the tension between two brothers as they deal with a criminal and mental health crisis while returning to their family home. The helmer keeps the picture surprising in tone and dark humor, willing to head into some difficult areas of character evolution while using idiosyncrasy to brighten up an otherwise heavy endeavor. “The Last Viking” also enjoys all the color the cast brings to the feature, including a reunion with stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Mads Mikkelsen, who know exactly how to handle Jensen’s often peculiar way of thinking. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com