Viking Legacy (2016) User Reviews

Total Waste of time

[moviehigh81 · 3/10 · 21 September 2016]

Horrible just Horrible

It has some OK hack and slash scenes but that's about all you get plus after 20 min of it you get the feeling that someone decided to make a movie on a Sunday and then shot the movie on Monday and finished it by Tuesday

I don't see any Viking culture in this movie just some man with beards and swords a shame because the story could have resulted in a great movie

maybe 5 years ago people could get away with this but now are days with the hit Series,s Vikings playing ..people should make a better effort to at least make a movie that comes close to real Viking culture

What was this

[tommyshaw-95611 · 1/10 · 29 November 2016]

This movie starts out with some absolutely terrible acting between the main actress and someone with a terrible accent who somehow survives a fire with nothing but a burn on his face only to have his head cut off seconds later. The awful acting continues through out the film, an they try to make you forget about it by adding gore to the short and poor fight scenes. There is no chemistry between the two main actors and the film consists of them walking through trees asking each of the questions that seem to lead to nowhere. There is nothing that I can honestly say stands out in this movie other then the fact that the acting is dreadful.

One of the worst movies through history

[drahsami · 1/10 · 14 October 2016]

I think it is enough said I have registered to document it. Maybe its production costs 23 $ or something. Really awful movie with around 10 actors .. can you imagine wars and battles done between 6 or 7 poor men. I do not know whose idea was this to have a big achievement in such failure. Maybe some actors was not too bad but still sharing in this miserable production. If you've got some extra boredom time but welling to spend some more boring time .. it is your choice then .>> if you have this decision make sure you are not suffering from heart diseases. I am suffering more now while spending time trying to help potential watchers figuring it out. from my heart I wish James Cooke, Hollie Burrows and Abbie Hirst .. please try to choose what you are doing .. you have a good seed .. do not kill it

Truly awful movie.

[outlander-36264 · 1/10 · 24 September 2016]

I spent £4.49 on Virgin Media to watch this utter B rate of a movie. The acting and the script were atrocious. The "action" was totally boys own stuff and when the hero and heroine got on the "horse" it was absolutely laughable. They obviously couldn't afford a horse and they pretended to ride it, with only their shoulders seen and their hips moving, like something out of an old Errol Flynn movie. The part when the hero and his brother fought with their swords was laughable. It reminded me of a Monty Python sketch. I really don't know why producers and directors go to all the trouble of making these awful films, as after the first 20 minutes, I had to switch it over before I lost control and threw the telly out of the window!

Two for the effort, but they shouldn't have bothered.

[i-42553 · 2/10 · 21 January 2017]

This film sucks and no one should watch it. There really is no reason to make this film, release it or worst of, charge people for it.

When you spend $100 making a film and charge people a normal admission/DVD/BR/rental fee compared to a $100m film, there's something off.

I don't know what the budget of this film is, but it's probably nothing. If you're curious as to know what kind of production this is, watch the trailer, or look at Tornado Films' website.

The question remains - how do you make a medieval/viking film with no money? The answer is simple, you don't. You just don't. Questions like "how do you build a house for $800 or a car for $200" should be avoided.

If you want to make a film with no money, set it in 2016 where you already have tons of 2016 stuff like clothes, music, furniture, cars, etc. If you want to make a film in 816, it's gonna cost ya.

There are ways of doing it cheap(er), but not with almost no money. "Battles" with 6 people look ridiculous. Cheap looking costumes always give Halloween vibes.

There are medieval reenactment hobbyists that go to the park on Sunday that have a more professional looking setup.

I'm guessing these guys did this thing for fun, but they shouldn't be selling it as if it were a real film. Put it on Youtube or Vimeo. I didn't pay for it (friend had the Blu- ray) and I still felt that it was a waste of time.

I really wonder how they'll recoup the costs of this production, but considering how little they put into it, it might just take a few dozen rentals.

I applaud the courage to go out and make a film. Everyone wants to do it, but not anyone can do it. But not everyone should either and not every tiny idea should become a film.

Don't waste your time

[edstromsky · 1/10 · 10 March 2017]

I am so glad I only spent $1.50 on Renting this B movie from Redbox. The acting is horrible. The only reason why I watched the movie for 20 minutes was the leading actress is very cute. Other than that the nothing noteworthy. If you live in Siberia or Alaska stuck inside side 1/2 the year maybe this might be one of the last movies You watch.

z movie

[marcsmouts · 1/10 · 22 March 2019]

Sooooo bad : they found onlu about five guys in furs to conquer a whole celtic state ; if a maiden waks behind their backs or if a guy ducks in fear they don't bother to react : on the beach you clearly see the light of spots illuminating the scene : a dead celt rises to kill a viking, and than he continues playing dead : i guess when they started tot shoot the movie 90 percent of the actors were on strike : nevertheless they carried on with the few actors they probably found in the nearrest pub

Not worth a watch.

[keefylinford · 1/10 · 25 September 2016]

I enjoyed most parts of this, good story line and an easy watch. The character of Cyneric was portrayed quite well and im not sure what other work he has done, but will definitely keep my eye out. However, i think the character of Sven could of been portrayed much better, it was almost awkward to watch. Perhaps someone of more experience and a more competent actor would of really brought this film to the next level. That said, good work guys, would recommend. The best part of the film was the scenery and as sad as that is to say, there is not much potential for a fair few of these actors. Im not stupid and wasn't expecting a big extravagant film, but this was really poor. Think majority will have to stick to the day job as acting isn't going to go far for them. However, i hope i am proved wrong.

By far the worst Vikings movie ever made !!!

[elo-equipamentos · 3/10 · 25 September 2019]

How I'm a deep fan from Viking culture and folklore which l had already exactly 8 titles in my collection from this fabulous Nordics, then I'd purchase this DVD without any previous reference, but around fifteen minutes l had realized it's a rubbish production, those fake fights almost in slow motion with any strength and realism, the plot is apocryphally lousy, the casting were so unskilled and didn't give any credibility to the characters, brand news props, a true careless production, between the takes in the same sequence is raining and the next take don't, well disappointed left to me keeping watching until the ending, was at stake my injured pride to caught in a trap with so many years as cinéphile, avoid it if possible!!!

Resume:

First watch: 2019 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD / Rating: 3

Whispers and Ghosts

[nogodnomasters · 1/10 · 25 August 2017]

The background to the story: The Vikings had these 7 scrolls (not rings) that "gave power and prosperity to those who possessed them." But apparently not enough power as the Christians sacked the villages and took them. They were given to a Celtic king, who likewise was killed and the scrolls were given to monks as well as the king's daughter. There is a prophecy that involves the offspring of "pure royal blood" whatever that was in those ages as royalty was a crap shoot. The dead king's daughter, Orla (Hollie Burrows) trained by monks is finally grown up as the Vikings have finally figured out where the scrolls are located. The monastery is being sacked as Orla escapes with a book. The monks who likewise had the powerful scrolls were also killed. Sorry for that opening plot spoiler.

I guess there were 200 Vikings, but they were almost all killed in a battle with the indigenous. A great fight scene they don't show us, just a clearing (battlefield) with a sword stuck in the ground. Sven (James Cooke) the traitorous son of the Viking King helps Orla because....umm....he is an honorable Viking? The 200 Vikings is now 4 or 5...just enough for a low budget film. Sven carries a hatchet but they call it an axe...just imagine it is larger.

My favorite line: "I will find you. I swear by the last breath of Odin." Yup that was convincing. Acting and lines went missing with the 200 Vikings.

Guide: No swearing...other than that Odin thing. Implied sex. Male butt nudity. Dark night near nudity.

Novel like a fairytale book.

[forheavenlysake-798-669675 · 9/10 · 15 April 2022]

I enjoyed this film. I received it like it is a theatrical play made into a film. It had a fairytale feeling to me, like from a fabled viking storybook. I enjoyed it. However, if you are looking for a Hollywood funded movie, this is not it. This is an art piece, or as the woman calls her totem in the film, "a symbolic legacy". Was cute.

An escapable legacy

[TheLittleSongbird · 1/10 · 4 April 2018]

Expectations admittedly were not high watching 'Viking Legacy'. It didn't look good and part of me was starting to grow tired of seeing so many idea wastes and poorly done low-budget films (believe it or not there are watchable and more ones out there which is why they still get checked out rather than avoided). Watched 'Viking Legacy' anyway out of curiosity and because the idea was not bad, Vikings can be interesting too.

You would not think that the idea was not bad, because the story execution certainly is that and that is putting it lightly. 'Viking Legacy' is so poorly done that it has put me off watching low-budget films out of curiosity and completest sake for the time being and being increasingly nervous about watching films with decent or more concepts going for them with so many seen recently executing them poorly.

'Viking Legacy' has nothing going for it. The lead actress is attractive and cute but the same cannot be said for her acting skills. Which is pretty much the same passionless and emotionless standard of the acting with no exceptions, except some fare worse than others. That the lead actress is one of the better performers and still be far from good says a lot about the low quality of the acting.

They do have to work, but make no effort to rise above the problems, with uncharismatic, wimpy and annoying characters and really toe-curling in the worst of ways dialogue. As well as non-existent direction.

Direction that fails to convey any urgency, tension, fun, suspense or emotion in the numerous scenes that need them. The action scenes are the complete anti-thesis of exciting, are poorly filmed and looks so awkward in the choreography. The whole story is just lifeless and on the wrong side of daft that it's insultingly ridiculous.

Moreover, it's yet another cheap-looking films, with an overuse of truly risible special effects that never gels with the setting or looks real, dizzying camera work and editing and shoe-string budget production and costume design. The music is the least bad asset, but that is not really an endorsement when it's very memorable and not always used appropriately.

Overall, not worth watching...by any stretch. 1/10 Bethany Cox

Wow - this movie sucks!

[conmck-42157 · 1/10 · 1 December 2019]

I'm watching on The Roku Channel. This movie is truly awful, however, there is another movie on Roku Channel right now that is equally bad - Viking War. Terrible.

I was trying to find information for my history topic but it ended showing Viking legacy

[killper · 1/10 · 19 March 2019]

Rating this movie a 1 because other people are lol I want to end myself because of this lol

More Vikings than you can count

[kosmasp · 4/10 · 17 March 2021]

Not necessarily in this movie - but in movies in general. The TV show Vikings made them .. famous and really worthwhile again. Also something to suck dry money wise. But this is a low budget offering that rides on that wave. If you are aware of that and maybe watch the trailer to be sure this floats your boat, you could be good (no puns intended I think).

I understand that many are anything but smitten by the output here, but a movie is a lot of work. And I may be a bit too soft concerning my rating, which happens now and again, but I do cut this some slack on behalf of its low budget and that it really has the best intentions in mind. Acting may not be the best and you can fault the movie in many respects (it feels way too modern, like people cosplaying/larping in the woods) ... but if you close your eyes ... I mean suspend your disbelief, maybe you can have some bit of entertainment here too