An epic and bloody tale that's worth a watch.
(The Northman, dir.Robert Eggers, 2022)
by RAY
Based on the legend of Amleth, The Northman is an epic and bloody tale with elements from the Norse Mythology about a Viking Prince who embarks on a quest of vengeance against the ones who murdered his father. The combination of Robert Eggers’s ingenious direction, the gorgeous cinematography, the powerful music scores, and excellent performances from the cast such as Alexander Skarsgård and Nicole Kidman did a masterful job of building the Viking world in the film. Known for his efforts to ensure historical accuracy in his movies, Eggers has paid great attention to historic details in The Northman as well, from the longship that Vikings use to conduct raids on villages, to armors, clothing and weapons. Similar to Eggers’s The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman features surreal imagery and a unique atmosphere. With a running time of almost two and a half hours and brutally violent action scenes, The Northman certainly isn’t for everyone and will likely disappoint moviegoers who expect a fast-paced action-packed revenge story. For people who would look past its slow pacing, this well-crafted and brilliantly executed arthouse film by Eggers would prove to be an engrossing cinematic experience that shouldn’t be missed.
Director: Robert Eggers
Writers: Sjon, Robert Eggers
Cast: Alexander Skarsgard, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, Ethan Hawke, Williem Defoe.