Sword of God - Der letzte Kreuzzug

A brutal tale, impressively told, this is a medieval tragedy of missionaries in foreign lands. Making full use of natural habitats and the elements, Krew Boga reeks of authenticity in its depiction of a pagan culture which realistically borders on the alien. The storyline examines the compromises spirituality makes once in alignment with politics, and the thin line between faith and delusion.

With convincingly intense performances, beautiful cinematography, and a haunting score, Krew Boga is technically impressive and bleakly beautiful. I cannot fathom some of the low scores, here. I can only imagine some people were expecting Braveheart or Vikings, the tv show. If this movie has any comparisons, it might be The Mission,1986, or Valhalla Rising, 2009. In fact, together, these would make a fascinating, if exhausting, triple bill.