- Actors: Samantha Bond, John Cleese, Tim Robbins, Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney
- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Arrow
- DVD Release Date: 9 Oct 2006
- Run Time: 135 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000FAOB0A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,194 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Featuring the original uncut version and new and exclusive Director's Son's version edited by Terry and Bill Jones, sourced from HD material and presented in 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen with new 5.1 sound, exclusive commentary by Terry Jones on director's cut version, interview with Terry and Bill Jones, interviews with cast and crew, and making of Erik the Viking with on-set reports.
Disc One Brand New Director's Son's Cut with English subtitles Commentary with Terry Jones Interview with Terry and Bill Jones Photo Gallery
Disc Two Original UK Theatrical cut The Making of Erik the Viking Feature Reports Extended Cast Interviews
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
It's not quite true to say that Disc 2 features 'the original UK theatrical release'. At least one scene is still missing, so if you're the kind of person who remembers that Leif the Lucky had a bigger part in the cinema than he does on the VHS release, you'll be sad to hear that he isn't any luckier in this version. It is more or less the same as the VHS release, however. But that's not the primary reason for buying this set.
The Director's Son's Cut is shorter than the original - 25% shorter, in fact - and the difference is probably only noticeable to people who know the film well. A line here, a tiny scene there, a bit of running around before he reaches Freya's cave, that kind of thing - it all adds up but isn't horribly jarring in the scheme of things. The film is tighter, and snappier for it. New opening credits are a little distracting, and the impact of the original title screen (and music) is lost somewhat, but it moves the film on a little quicker so isn't a disaster.
The additional features aren't completely inspiring - edited interviews from the time of shooting, rather than new material - but the commentary is interesting, and the packaging is nice. Overall it's a much better product than the previous DVD release of this film, and it's a good fun romp through Norse mythology and post-Python humour, with some lovely visuals.
The Director's Son's Cut is shorter than the original - 25% shorter, in fact - and the difference is probably only noticeable to people who know the film well. A line here, a tiny scene there, a bit of running around before he reaches Freya's cave, that kind of thing - it all adds up but isn't horribly jarring in the scheme of things. The film is tighter, and snappier for it. New opening credits are a little distracting, and the impact of the original title screen (and music) is lost somewhat, but it moves the film on a little quicker so isn't a disaster.
The additional features aren't completely inspiring - edited interviews from the time of shooting, rather than new material - but the commentary is interesting, and the packaging is nice. Overall it's a much better product than the previous DVD release of this film, and it's a good fun romp through Norse mythology and post-Python humour, with some lovely visuals.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I have always loved this film. I love the interplay between Erik's passion for peace and the cultural requirement for violence. I love the absolute silliness of High Brasil, with its tuneless cacophonies and idyllic lifestyle. Imogen Stubbs is brilliant, Tim Robins was the perfect casting choice and Eartha Kitt should have won an Oscar for her voice alone. Truely a special film.
Often films have weeknesses in casting but these can be overlooked as the pace allows the viewer to overlook them. This film has none; from Freddy Jones as the burnt out missionary to Tsutomu Sekine as the sardonic slavemaster, there is not a week link. Even Mickey Rooney is perfect. Each actor brings something to the mix.
The humour is very British but with so many international cast members, it will translate very well. It is subtle but not unreadable. The action is both absurd and brilliant throughout. So many scenes stick in the memory; the Slavemaster ripping into western culture in Japanese, the gods being children, the scene sequence that ends up with Erik realising that he was only invisable to King Arnulf and so many more.
I welcomed the new cut added to the DVD but still preferred the old Theatre release. The DVD does come with a host of extras. However, they are of little consequence - put on the film and watch.
Often films have weeknesses in casting but these can be overlooked as the pace allows the viewer to overlook them. This film has none; from Freddy Jones as the burnt out missionary to Tsutomu Sekine as the sardonic slavemaster, there is not a week link. Even Mickey Rooney is perfect. Each actor brings something to the mix.
The humour is very British but with so many international cast members, it will translate very well. It is subtle but not unreadable. The action is both absurd and brilliant throughout. So many scenes stick in the memory; the Slavemaster ripping into western culture in Japanese, the gods being children, the scene sequence that ends up with Erik realising that he was only invisable to King Arnulf and so many more.
I welcomed the new cut added to the DVD but still preferred the old Theatre release. The DVD does come with a host of extras. However, they are of little consequence - put on the film and watch.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Erik encounters a woman that makes him think (Samantha Bond). He confronts his grand father with the age old question of why young men have to fight. Erik, "I met this woman, she got me to thinking." Grandfather "What did you do?" Erik, "I killed her."
From this and other conversations Erik finds he must go on a quest to end The Age of Ragnorok. In the process they must do a parody of many old movies such as "The Vikings" (Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis), "Felinni - Satyricon.", and many Viking myths. Will he complete the quest and also confront the girl of his dreams (Samantha Bond) or will he fail, and sword makers everywhere will have job security?
Everyone does an excellent job of acting. And if you liked Samantha Bond, she is in many other English classics as Agatha Christie's "Murder is Announced" and "Rumpole of the Bailey"
From this and other conversations Erik finds he must go on a quest to end The Age of Ragnorok. In the process they must do a parody of many old movies such as "The Vikings" (Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis), "Felinni - Satyricon.", and many Viking myths. Will he complete the quest and also confront the girl of his dreams (Samantha Bond) or will he fail, and sword makers everywhere will have job security?
Everyone does an excellent job of acting. And if you liked Samantha Bond, she is in many other English classics as Agatha Christie's "Murder is Announced" and "Rumpole of the Bailey"
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