Viking — Erik The

Disillusioned by the brutality of his village, Erik (Tim Robbins) sets out on a quest to find the "Horn Resounding" to end the Age of Ragnarok and bring peace.

Reviews have been mixed, with some finding it funny while others (such as Roger Ebert) found the comic invention limited and similar to a "20th-century satirist" approach. Related Material Erik the Viking

The film features a lower-budget aesthetic, utilizing creative, practical, or limited effects, such as in the sea monster scene. Disillusioned by the brutality of his village, Erik

The film is available on Best Buy and Movies Unlimited , though some Blu-ray releases have been criticized for picture quality issues (banding). Erik the Viking (1989) The film is available on Best Buy and

Features a strong ensemble cast including Tim Robbins, John Cleese (as a vicious warlord), Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, and Terry Jones.

A children's book version, also titled Erik the Viking and written by Terry Jones, exists, offering a different, highly praised telling of the saga.