Although there
are actors borrowed from the television show “Vikings” in the cast of this
period epic involving a Viking warrior, I found it much more difficult not to
compare this film to Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.” The narrative is less
than satisfactory despite blatant borrowing from classic literature, which is
disappointing considering some of the talented cast members involved. The focus
instead remains on the violent action, which is not quite memorable or visually
exciting enough to stand out amidst the many films and television shows
tackling this style of entertainment.
In Britain
This film would
make an interesting viewing companion with Nicolas Winding Refn’s Valhalla Rising, although this is merely
because they are both films about journeys ending in madness which happen to
involve Vikings and graphic violence. As an action film, however, Hammer of the
Gods was extremely disappointing. The Blu-ray special features include
behind-the scenes featurettes on the making of the film and the visual effects
implemented. There are also some interviews and a promotional featurette from
AXS TV.
Entertainment Value:
6/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 6/10
Historical
Significance: 5/10
Disc Features: 6/10
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