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By Kat Halstead
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Historical time-hopping adventure has a lot of violence.
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Timetrip: The Curse of the Viking Witch (Vølvens forbandelse)
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What's the Story?
In TIMETRIP: THE CURSE OF THE VIKING WITCH teen Valdemar (Jonas Wandschneider) discovers that physics teacher Benedict (Jakob Cedergren) has a secret time machine in his office. Benedict tells Valdemar that he's actually from the Viking Age and has been cursed with immortality by a witch called Vølven (Stine Stengade). Together with his younger sister, Sille (Clara Maria Bahamondes), Valdemar agrees to go back in time to find a crucifix that will break Benedict's curse. Along the way, the siblings travel to different eras of the past, meeting famous figures -- both good and evil -- and learn about both history and each other.
Is It Any Good?
The plot of this fantasy adventure isn't particularly original, but the story is well crafted. Despite moments of danger, the tone is mostly light and enjoyable, and the young actors are likable. Different moments in time are realized with notable attention to detail, and there's the potential for audiences to learn a little about history. The time machine special effects are bright and exciting -- especially when the characters are pulled through a whirling vortex at great speed -- which will thrill younger viewers.
Obstacles come thick and fast, but both Valdemar and Sille are resourceful in their own ways. The relationship between the two is realistic and touching. The character of Vølven the witch is age-appropriately dark and threatening, while the cursed Benedict, despite some flaws, is sympathetic enough to get onboard with his mission. If you can suspend disbelief and go along for the ride, Timetrip: The Curse of the Viking Witch is a fun, heartwarming mix of present-day tween drama, sci-fi, and historical adventure.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Timetrip: The Curse of the Viking Witch. Is it realistic? Does that impact how you feel about it?
Discuss Valdemar and Sille's relationship. What did they think of each other at the beginning of the movie, and how did their attitudes change by the end?
What do you think the lessons were in the movie? Which characters learned the most important ones?
Talk about time travel. Which era of history would you choose to return to, and why?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 27, 2009
- On DVD or streaming : January 12, 2011
- Cast : Jonas Wandschneider , Clara Maria Bahamondes , Jakob Cedergren
- Director : Mogens Hagedorn
- Studio : SF Film
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , History
- Run time : 93 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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