Considering that we do not know what exactly happened in those times and we can only speculate on the events written about in various chronicles, I would say this movie is not too bad, trying to depict the Rus conversion into Christianity era. Personally I think Vladimir chose the Christian religion for convenience. It united his populace and in addition he a wife of imperial blood, which would have added some prestige for him on the European political stage. I do not think he was a great warrior, being surrounded by the Varangian mercenaries or councillors like his uncle Dobrynya, who possibly did all the fighting for him, or the traitors like Blud or Anastas who gave him clues (Blud betrayed Yaropolk and Anastas sent him clue about Cherson's water pipes), but I believe he was ok strategist.
Movie in general is nicely shot, as close as possible to the brutal times. I would have preferred more details on how he chose the religion, such as sending envoys to Khazaria, Constantinople, Holy Roman Empire or the land of Jews. I think the scene with pushing down the boats on the Pechenegs was total nonsense, but ah well, I suppose that is how the movie director envisioned the events.
