Erik the Viking

An unusually principled young Viking becomes increasing uncomfortable with all the killing and plundering that goes with the job, and sets out on a magical journey in order to bring about world peace. Former Monty Python member Terry Jones attempts to have his story of Erik's seemingly hopeless ...more

It would be great if Monty Python was purely the sum of its parts, since then each member could go out into the world on their own and make hysterically funny films that were just as clever as the ones they made together. Since it sadly isn't so, at least the post-Python films of Terry Jones are interesting if a little short on the high comedy. Such is the case of Erik the Viking. While it's clear that a tremendous attempt is being made to blend accurate Norse myth with Python-esque jokes, the ...more