Comments on: Mel Gibson to Direct a Viking Movie Starring Leonardo DiCaprio

By: Leif Taylor

Leif Taylor — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:12:19 +0000

FINALLY! yes, the 13th warrior was the best yet, but like anyone who knows a little about norse history. VIKINGS DID NOT WEAR HORNED HELMETS! why? becasue they would have been akward during battle. duh..think about it. Pathfinder? more like joke finder. the only truth in that movie was that there was this one viking named leif erikson who did land in north america 1000 a.d. and he did encounter indians… but their numbers were greater and more than likely they could not fend them off. Outlander was decent but the sci fi ruined it, not to mention the vikings in that movie (ron perlman) had celtic accents? wtf? some films just do not capture the important fine details that amount to a lot in the end. I am excited because mel gibson is an artist and i am assuming he will not leave himself open to be criticized by semi-experts like me who are also famous like he is. My only concern would be leo dicaprio. he is a great actor no doubt, but his size is not intimidating. It is well known that the norse kind herald hadrada was over 6 feet tall, lets hope he isnt playing him. king olaf was the hitler of his day so leo doesnt fit that one either. I am confident this is the movie that will peak the norse trend.

By: jake bolton

jake bolton — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:15:30 +0000

as a decendant of vikings & watching gibson movies…..i say show the true side….how true the vikings were 2 the gods as to each other as kinmen…hail odin….let the epic take part & show the world true warriors as they were…leanardo i liked him in man behind the mask ….very good actor i think he will do well….for all use viking hearted warriors hail 2 u all….come sit at the table of warriors in valhalla

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:11:47 +0000

yes hail Odin :D and hopefully he doesnt use christian religion in this movie

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:56:48 +0000

Actually, it was not so uncommon for Jarls and kings to shave their heads as a mark of distinction.

By: yessenia

yessenia — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:33:41 +0000

Although Leo may not be the most bad ass actor he is infact a good one. I am extreamly exited for this film. Mel gibson can be preachy but that is what makes his films great, he has a point and he delivers.

By: jeff

jeff — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:40:22 +0000

I beg to differ iron shines up just fine! There are plenty of sword finds with areas of original surface that shows very well polished swords from the period. That and there is literary evidence of the same. Iron dosent shine…..nonsence

By: Tyrell

Tyrell — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:11:29 +0000

I thought the vikings in pathfinder looked awsome, it might not be realistic at all but when people saw the movie it was those vikings that stood out amongst it all, when they came in to the screen people were like dang thats bad-a.

By: wolfgar veirott

wolfgar veirott — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:22:03 +0000

i just hope the mythology stays true and the storyline is grand but obviously not a documentary. i think, if he isnt to old buliwyf from the 13th warrior possibly could have played a better viking leader or mels best friend from braveheart also in kingdom of heaven though hes a red head. hollywood could change that haha who do you think could make a better cheiftan?

By: wolfgar veirott

wolfgar veirott — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:19:34 +0000

if one most be made i think mel would be a good choice for director though i agree leo is a poor choice to play a main viking. norse men were some of the toughest men ever to walk this earth and lets face it leos a sissy. but who knows. personally im proud of my heritage and am kind of sick of the mainstream hype thats newly found its way to vikings further exacerbaiting its downfall into serious misinterpertations and exploitations. but it is about time a good one is made. its very rarly vikings are portrayed as the good guys or none bloodthirsty monsters!

By: Renee Vincent

Renee Vincent — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:48:47 +0000

I second that, Viking Princess! Mel Gibson is the perfect director for such a movie! Any word if this is still going forward? I heard it’s not and I was very disappointed…