Movies to get in the mood for Skyrim : Othor Games

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:05 am

We all know that Nordic culture shares a lot of similarities with Norse culture, and that their lore is heavily intertwined with Norse mythology. What movies would you recommend to "get in the mood" for Skyrim? What -good- movies deal with Northern cultures, with Vikings, mythological figures, etc...?

The 4th "Sounds of Skyrim" clip features a picture from Valhalla Rising (2010), which would be my recommendation. It's one of the most artistic movies of last year. Be warned though: Don't expect an epic movie about Vikings, raids and manslaughter (even though this movie is very brutal).

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:04 am

I remember reading somewhere that Skyrim was influenced a bit by Conan the Barbarian... So I will definitely be watching that sometime before release.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:48 pm

Hmm. Conan the barbarian is one of my favorite movies.

And I just saw valhalla rising, it was strange, but still a very good watch.

How about the 13th warrior to get in the mood?

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:54 pm

If you like Sorcery and Dragons type movies, then watch Dragonslayer by Walt Disney..still the best damn dragon i`ve seen in a movie yet.

Conan the Barbarian and 13th Warrior are excellent choices also.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:19 am

A film i saw recently and is strikingly like elder scrolls is "The Princess Bride" 1987. got giants elfs etc. suprisingly entertaining.

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:02 am

13th Warrior
Pathfinder

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:55 pm

13th warrior, but that's already been mentioned a few times... I agree valhalla rising is a great choice.. if you dont mind rather disturbing scenes.

I remember a movie I watched that also set the movie perfectly... I'll get back to you If i remember

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:39 pm

13th warrior for sure. Best film EVER. If you haven't seen this do it now. I'm gonna watch it later.

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:00 am

A film i saw recently and is strikingly like elder scrolls is "The Princess Bride" 1987. got giants elfs etc. suprisingly entertaining.

As you wish...

» Sat May 28, 2011 11:37 am

A film i saw recently and is strikingly like elder scrolls is "The Princess Bride" 1987. got giants elfs etc. suprisingly entertaining.

That was a quality film..made me laugh my butt off. The little dwarf guy who always says "inconceviable!"..and not forgetting Andre the giant. Classic.

Other good old cheesy fantasy films include.."Hawk the Slayer", "The BeastMaster" (starring Marc Singer from V), Krull, Willow, The Dark Crystal

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:19 am

Path Finder

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:44 pm

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387541/: It has castles, nobility, duelling, dragon-slaying blacksmiths, and Max von Sydow. What more could you ask?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338769/: A retelling of Beauty and The Beast set during the time of the Vikings. It's a decent movie if you can get past the not-so-good acting and The Beasts bad costume. People who can tolerate bad movies should watch this one... Not as bad as "Big Trouble in Little China" (A movie that I've watched 5 times btw).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0896816/: It's got an angry grizzly bear, nuff said.

I also feel that I should mention that I agree with all of the other suggestions so far, although I can't say anything about "The Beastmaster" or "Hawk the Slayer", as I've never seen them.

I haven't seen "The Dark Crystal" either, but I have a friend who's seen it, and claims I should see it too.

I've also seen "Beastmaster" the TV series, and thought it was pretty good.

Edit* I feel I should warn you, don't watch Grizzly Rage unless you enjoy watching bad movies. I would say it's the king of bad movies, but that would be a false statement; nothing can be as bad as Exterminator City.

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:24 pm

A movie most dudes haven't seen (unless they have flesh and blood girlfriends) is Tristan and Isolde. it is a star-crossed loves movie but the time period and costumes and location has Skyim written all over it. i would give a gander if i was you.

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:10 pm

13 warrior and Conan great choices. The music in Conan is amazing too. Figures why Arnie only says, like, 5 lines in the whole movie lol

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:46 am

Pathfinder

Path Finder

No! You don't want to see a ton of Nords (vikings) get pwnd by ONE native american guy. You need to watch films where the Nords do the pwning.

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:41 am

reading up on my family history

my family originated from a famous viking tribe.

Norman

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:06 pm

If you like Sorcery and Dragons type movies, then watch Dragonslayer by Walt Disney..still the best damn dragon i`ve seen in a movie yet.

Conan the Barbarian and 13th Warrior are excellent choices also.

I recommended Dragonslayer in the last thread to show up like this. I agree that it is still the best dragon movie I've seen.

13th Warrior has some aesthetic inconsistencies that annoy me, but overall not too bad.

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:23 pm

uhmm.. Lord of the Rings trilogy?

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:42 am

Fire and ice (1983)

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:40 am

A film i saw recently and is strikingly like elder scrolls is "The Princess Bride" 1987. got giants elfs etc. suprisingly entertaining.

Inconceivable!!!!,

Beowulf
Conan movies
Red Sonja

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:42 am

Anything by Uwe Boll. :whistling:

» Sat May 28, 2011 2:37 pm

ERIK THE VIKING
&
DRAGONHEART

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:54 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGEigptwPOU :celebration:

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:34 pm

Braveheart...

THEY'LL NEVER TAKE OUR TES!!!!!!!!

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:11 am

Reign of Fire. Matthew Mconaughay reminds me of some tatted up viking (in the future though)