my first reaction when i finish watch this movie for the first time be and woah and irish ninja versus viking . what can be cool than that . strictly and gest isn not a ninja i be be a bit facetious but the throw knife and the steely resolve and and the silent lurking can make up for the cultural gap . in all respect and this be an excellent movie . the acting be great and the plot be more than a simple revenge story and and the end be powerful . in reflection and even the unusual music fit the story well . if you can get ahold of this movie and watch it and especially if youre not scandinavian and do not know much about scandinavian history or culture . it be this movie that get a lot of people i know interested in learn more about that region and that era of history . and if youre the type who like throw knife and lurk and complex revenge plot and and barbarian swordplay and this be still the movie for you .