The Northman
Directed by Robert EggersPrince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.
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- MikeOctober 11, 2024The Northman is an atmospherically captivating film, that not only transports the viewer into the Viking world, but also transports the strong emotions from the characters to the viewer "Your strength breaks men's bones. I have the cunning to break their minds." The Northman is not your typical type of action or revenge film. Instead it places the emphasis on the strong emotions and cultural elements of the Vikings. The film is not filled with continuous action sequences, but the action they do show, is absolutely brutal. This brutality isn't only showed by the fighting, but also the strong emotions and body language the characters show on screen. Combine this with the dynamic and engaging staging, that places the viewer right into the action, and you will literally feel the tension which gets your adrenaline flowing. This tension gets even further enhanced by the beautiful and exciting traditional Nordic folk score. The length they took in terms of authenticity is something worth mentioning. Everything in this film is historically accurate and believable. From the cultural elements like the rituals and mythology, to the clothing, jewelry, weaponry, houses, chairs and even the type of wood used to build the longships. The cinematography was very bold and impressive, which was a great contribution to the immersion. The use of desaturated colors, combined with the saturated colors of fire, felt gritty and beautifully visualized the brutality of the characters and the landscapes. Most of the scenes are shot with dynamic and engaging staging, and some scenes are even long takes, so the viewer is immersed into the action. But there are also specific scenes that are shot in an entirely different way. These scenes use a strong lighting contrast and a rule of thirds or golden section composition, combined with static framing and a centered composition, to visualize elements in an important and mythological way. Characters were also visualized by using static framing and a centered composition, in combination with them breaking the fourth wall, to create a strong presence and give the feeling they were speaking directly to the viewer. The rule of thirds composition, with the visual elements aligned at the lower thirds of the image, reminded me a lot of the beautiful cinematography of Lawrence of Arabia. This use of the rule of thirds composition beautifully shows openness and scale, within a minimalistic yet strong abstract visualization. It remains one of my favorite compositions I've seen in a film. Read full review at Letterboxd: Mike_v_E
- Kevin WardJuly 14, 2025The Northman is an epic revenge tale, bathed in blood and elevated with gorgeous cinematography. It’s a fairly straightforward story but it’s an absolutely exhilarating theatrical experience. Alexander Skarsgård is perfectly cast and gives one his best performances I’ve seen. Anya Taylor-Joy is similarly perfectly cast. Ethan Hawke is incredible and Willem Dafoe is delightfully weird as always. This film really is a sight to behold, from the aforementioned cinematography, to the action sequences and some dream sequences. The money spent is all magnificently visible on screen. It’s Eggers most accessible feature given it’s a simplistic narrative based on a story you’ve probably seen adapted more than a couple times. Still, this is the kind of film I absolutely love to sink into my seat in the theater and let it wash over me. Highly recommend you check this one out in the theater.
- buford fernsbyApril 15, 2025literally live action vinland saga. fire music.
- cultfilmliker3d agoRobert Eggers’ Nordic John Wick Cool The VVitch prequel! Not really up my alley characters / time period wise but I couldn’t resist the Eggers aspect! Wasn’t super into it until the family dynamics part of the plot came into play. That sport scene was badass lol Phenomenal score / music
- KamtaotFebruary 9, 2025I couldn't digest this film at all.
- joshuacrJune 4, 2025Surprisingly entertaining.
- TomVaderMay 24, 2025Very similar to the Vikings series. In fact, like the series, this should have been a 45 minute story. Unfortunately, it's a 45 minute story stretched out into 2 hours and 16 minutes.
- Mister ArnMay 14, 2025"The Northman" sweeps you into a saga brimming with raw action and mysticism. Its striking visuals, compelling performances, and rhythmic flow transform this journey into a thoroughly engrossing experience. It's a tale delivered with masterful storytelling.
- Mojo NexusMarch 25, 2025Brutal, operatic, and visually hypnotic, The Northman is a powerful saga of vengeance and fate that balances arthouse style with primal action.
