When viewing movies from 1920, I automatically give them a 3/10 if they are well-preserved. When watching Karin Ingmarsdotter, there is very little sign of film degeneration. This quality of film preservation is something to be admired as many, if not the majority, of films from this era are lost due to film damage.
Unfortunately, the quality of the well-preservation is the only positive aspect of this film. The plot and characters of the film are very boring and fail to entice the viewer. I also believe that people who watched this film in 1920 had a similar opinion. Victor Sjöström was supposed to direct a sequel to this film, however, the film was met with enough negative criticism to the point that he canceled his plans for the sequel. Even if you are a fan of silent movies, I would not recommend watching this film.
Pros and Cons Summary
+Well-preserved
-Characters are not interesting
-Plot moves at a glacial pace
-Unfair karma for the main character.
Unfortunately, the quality of the well-preservation is the only positive aspect of this film. The plot and characters of the film are very boring and fail to entice the viewer. I also believe that people who watched this film in 1920 had a similar opinion. Victor Sjöström was supposed to direct a sequel to this film, however, the film was met with enough negative criticism to the point that he canceled his plans for the sequel. Even if you are a fan of silent movies, I would not recommend watching this film.
Pros and Cons Summary
+Well-preserved
-Characters are not interesting
-Plot moves at a glacial pace
-Unfair karma for the main character.