PILGRIMAGE is a beautifully shot, outdoors adventure in the same mould as VALHALLA RISING. These films take place in rugged outdoor locations with minimal cast members and plotting; they typically involve a journey narrative, which here takes place in the form of a group of monks transporting a chest of precious treasure through Ireland. There's little dialogue but the film does boast some splendidly gritty action scenes which are every bit as good as those seen in big budget productions like APOCALYPTO. The cast is also well chosen: Tom Holland shows he has the acting chops ready for the Marvel big time, while Richard Armitage is an effectively imposing bad guy. Best of the lot is THE WALKING DEAD's Jon Bernthal playing a brooding mute; I loved Bernthal as Shane in that series and he continues to impress here.
Review of Pilgrimage
