Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive," with Dina’s storyline separate from the prisoners for much of the 90-minute runtime. Production and Technical Quality
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.
The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots, focusing on two parallel coming-of-age journeys: Dina’s struggle with her father's legacy and Nico's growth into a hero. Skammerens Datter II: Slangens Gave (2019)
Unusually, the film skips the second book in Lene Kaaberbøl's series and jumps directly to the third, The Serpent Gift .
“Most of what made the first movie any good has been swapped for a bland father-daughter road movie.” Common Sense Media Critics noted the plot felt split and "indecisive,"
“The second part cannot compete with its predecessor, but the fantasy adventure is atmospheric and a significant topic for young people.” Letterboxd Skammerens datter II: Slangens gave (2019) - IMDb
The film follows Dina as she meets her estranged father, Sezuan, a "Blackmaster" who can manipulate illusions. When her friends Nico and Davin are imprisoned at the Sagisburg fortress, she must team up with her father to rescue them. The story leans harder into its "YA/PG" roots,
“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