Variety's Guy Lodge reviewed Anders Thomas Jensen's 'The Last Viking,' a Danish crime comedy starring Mads Mikkelsen as a Beatles fan with dissociative identity disorder. The film is described as a wildly uneven fusion of chipper farce and grim violence, with Mikkelsen's unexpected turn being the best reason to watch. The review was published on May 29, 2026.
variety reviewed 'the last viking,' a danish crime comedy where mads mikkelsen plays a beatles fan with multiple personalities. it's apparently a messy mix of goofy and violent, but mikkelsen's performance saves it.
This review highlights a notable departure for Mads Mikkelsen, known for intense roles in 'Hannibal' and 'Another Round,' into eccentric comedy. The film's mixed reception underscores the challenge of blending tones in genre cinema. It also reflects continued interest in Scandinavian crime narratives with a comedic twist.
mads mikkelsen going full weirdo in a danish crime comedy is worth noting. the review shows even a-listers take risks on uneven projects. also, scandinavian crime comedies are still a thing.
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