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Ring of the Nibelungs
Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 2004
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
Movie details
Ring of the Nibelungs
“The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.”
2004 Action · Adventure · Fantasy 2h 13m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Ring of the Nibelungs?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Uli Edel
Written by
Peter Morwood · Diane Duane · Uli Edel
Benno Fürmann
Siegfried
Alicia Witt
Kriemhild
Kristanna Loken
Brunnhild
Julian Sands
Hagen
Samuel West
Gunther
Max von Sydow
Eyvind
Robert Pattinson
Giselher
Court is in session
Put Ring of the Nibelungs on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.