Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico) are noted for solid performances that help ground the "sacred feminine and masculine" themes.
“The script is so weak that I can't see the actors had much to work with. Worth watching for the gorgeous scenery.” m.imdb.com Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)
The recasting of Drakan was criticized by some as failing to capture the menace of the original actor. Rebecca Emilie Sattrup (Dina) and Jakob Oftebro (Nico)
“Most of what made the first movie any good has been swapped for a bland father-daughter road movie.” Common Sense Media “Most of what made the first movie any
The cinematography and production design are widely considered a highlight. Filmed in the Czech Republic , it features high-budget set pieces and gorgeous wilderness scenery that create a lived-in medieval world.
Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019), directed by Ask Hasselbalch , is a fantasy adventure that continues the story of Dina, a young girl with the magical ability to see people's deepest shame. While some reviewers from Berlingske praised its expanded scope and character depth, others found it to be a "watered-down" sequel compared to the 2015 original. Plot and Narrative Choices
Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift .