The Northman
Focus Features | Release Date: April 22, 2022
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ty92Dec 30, 2022
This movie is pretty weird and crazy. It's a movie that is beautifully shot and looks incredible. The acting is great and the story is one of revenge. Lots of weird scenes that are pretty dark. I'm not sure if I liked this movie or not. IThis movie is pretty weird and crazy. It's a movie that is beautifully shot and looks incredible. The acting is great and the story is one of revenge. Lots of weird scenes that are pretty dark. I'm not sure if I liked this movie or not. I think the ending was really messed up. I didn't like what happened with his mother. I wasn't really on the side of any of the characters. None of them are good, they're all just wild animals. Lots of death in this one. I didn't get a good feeling when this one ended. Just kind of shocked at what happened. This movie is definitely unique and I recommend watching it.… Expand
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SoulWarfareAug 26, 2022
The Northman has a simple revenge story. Yet it is somehow still a very unique film thanks to the director Robert Eggers.
The Viking setting, the use of Norse mythology, the gorgeous cinematography and visuals, the way characters speak, theThe Northman has a simple revenge story. Yet it is somehow still a very unique film thanks to the director Robert Eggers.
The Viking setting, the use of Norse mythology, the gorgeous cinematography and visuals, the way characters speak, the phenomenal performances, the bloody action sequences, the terrific music score, the historically accurate costumes and the set design, Anna Taylor's buttocks!
All of these manage to elevate a generic story into some truly distinct and breathtaking.

The movie isn't going to be for everyone. The dialogue can feel a bit corny, the supernatural elements can feel a bit weird and the pacing isn't as intense as one would expect for a revenge story. Despite all that, I enjoyed what Robert gave us and it is definitely a Viking film to remember.… Expand
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MarkiniMay 31, 2023
The Northman has a decent 1st act, a great 3rd act, and a mediocre middle act. The cinematography is great, with a lot of excellent camera work and long shots. Alexander Skarsgård takes on the Norseman role paralleling Mel Gibson inThe Northman has a decent 1st act, a great 3rd act, and a mediocre middle act. The cinematography is great, with a lot of excellent camera work and long shots. Alexander Skarsgård takes on the Norseman role paralleling Mel Gibson in Braveheart and Russel Crowe in Gladiator. The action sequences are not grand military battles but several short skirmishes or one on one battles with the main character and his enemies. The story is fitting enough with some mild twists at the end.… Expand
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9
DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2022
This is a very atmospheric, gripping adventure film. Its quite bleak and sombre in tone and is mostly darkly lit but it does do a good job of really 'pulling you in' to the world its set in - a medieval world with dangers all around. TheThis is a very atmospheric, gripping adventure film. Its quite bleak and sombre in tone and is mostly darkly lit but it does do a good job of really 'pulling you in' to the world its set in - a medieval world with dangers all around. The musical score is also quite sombre and sinister, adding to the overall sense of malevolence and impending doom. This has the feel of a longer epic about it, though at barely two hours and 10 minutes long, its little more than the average length of films with a theatrical release these days. I thought it was quite engrossing and I'd certainly recommend it, yes. I should perhaps point out that there are subtitles present, so if you don't particularly enjoy reading subtitles, then this may be off-putting and it goes without saying that this is quite a gritty film (featuring a fair bit of bloody violence), so again that may not appeal to all but otherwise I thought its a very solid watch.… Expand
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HarryBackStanMar 13, 2023
With vikings being a craze right now,I like how this movie reminds us they were kind of bat **** crazy
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10
Mclovin69Jan 16, 2023
That was actually quite entertaining. I also love the fact they made the main character more realistic, rather than an invincible force that can kill everyone.
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mikesgold2KJan 11, 2023
Krwawa pieśń o zemście. Jednak im dalej w las tym bardziej rozciągnięta się wydaje. Wszystko jest rekompensowane na szczęście przez świetną stronę audiowizualną
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10
Ponds98Nov 10, 2022
LEGENDARY, probably the most beautiful viking movie ever seen.
The plot is simple cause is based on the well known legend of Amleth but the acting and the music is something of another world, pure beauty.
The viking culture is brought to lifeLEGENDARY, probably the most beautiful viking movie ever seen.
The plot is simple cause is based on the well known legend of Amleth but the acting and the music is something of another world, pure beauty.
The viking culture is brought to life even to his repulsive and animal side with rituals.
The power of rage that exale from Skarsgard is chilling, this movie is an opera; simply majestic.… Expand
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8
NickTheCritickApr 25, 2022
This movie is a great cinematic experience. The story is simple: Amleth witnesses the death of his father (murdered by his uncle) and manages to escape to avoid his own death. As a man who lost everything (father, mother, kingdom) , onceThis movie is a great cinematic experience. The story is simple: Amleth witnesses the death of his father (murdered by his uncle) and manages to escape to avoid his own death. As a man who lost everything (father, mother, kingdom) , once grown up, sets off in search of revenge. Eggers take inspiration from an ancient Icelandic saga of revenge to stage a unique show: the film is a stunning visual spectacle, Eggers' aesthetic sense is truly sublime and the film turns out to be a perfectly balanced mix between the narrative component and the dream component which leaves you speechless and it is nothing more than the culmination of a careful staging of Viking rituals and folklore. The images Eggers offers to us are beautiful paintings and Jarin Blaschke's cinematography is stellar. The editing is good but feel like some important scenes were cut off from the movie. If I have to find any flaws I find only three: 1) the first part of the film goes too fast as if some important scenes had been cut for production reasons.
2) the CGI used is not really of first quality (it is very clear that the animals are fake The acting of each actor (Skarsgård in primis) is as good as it gets. 3) It would have been nice to have more scenes to better understand the Taylor Joy character and a scene where the god Freyr appears to Fjolnir in a vision. The acting of each actor (Skarsgård in primis) is as good as it gets. This film is a really fine piece of work of the epic genre and a long ride of a Valkyrie towards Valhalla. 3 out of 3 for Eggers with his three works.… Expand
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8
AgentLviJul 9, 2023
Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
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8
DarkwingSchmuckJul 28, 2023
After two home runs with The Witch and The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers is back with his largest film to-date in The Northman. Thankfully, despite a bigger studio presence, The Northman retains all of the qualities that one has come to expectAfter two home runs with The Witch and The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers is back with his largest film to-date in The Northman. Thankfully, despite a bigger studio presence, The Northman retains all of the qualities that one has come to expect in a Robert Eggers film. Even if it is more flawed than his first two features, The Northman is a hauntingly beautiful and at times captivating work of art.… Expand
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SauronNDGMay 16, 2022
Amazing and epic movie, specially if you love nordic culture/ mithology. Great character personalization, beautiful scenery, fantastic music. An excellent portrayal of their ancient life packed with lot of action and blood!

Lot to learn fromAmazing and epic movie, specially if you love nordic culture/ mithology. Great character personalization, beautiful scenery, fantastic music. An excellent portrayal of their ancient life packed with lot of action and blood!

Lot to learn from this movie!… Expand
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NAMESISREVJun 26, 2022
Somehow I have been waiting for something like this. I like it very, very much! Great scenery, great actors - could gladly be another half hour longer. I'll probably watch the movie for the third time tonight. Great!
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Now it is december,Somehow I have been waiting for something like this. I like it very, very much! Great scenery, great actors - could gladly be another half hour longer. I'll probably watch the movie for the third time tonight. Great!
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Now it is december, half year later. My rating was from Jun 2022. I watched The Northman again yesterday. My rating remains. It is a great movie.… Expand
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10
Rutles55Aug 8, 2022
This movie felt raw, brutal, primitive, dark, mythological and EPIC. Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors for his pure originality and vision. I feel like the man must spend countless hours studying the time periodsThis movie felt raw, brutal, primitive, dark, mythological and EPIC. Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors for his pure originality and vision. I feel like the man must spend countless hours studying the time periods he makes movies within and cares so deeply about putting artistic and striking interpretations into all of them. His movies aren't for everyone, but you enjoy his style and purpose, you'll love this movie!… Expand
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AmateurfilmVWRAug 17, 2022
Absolutely intense revenge thriller. Its incredibly well-paced, its 2hr 17 minutes but it doesn't feel that way at all because it feels like no shot is wasted in this film. Eggers is incredible with the cinematography and overall tone of hisAbsolutely intense revenge thriller. Its incredibly well-paced, its 2hr 17 minutes but it doesn't feel that way at all because it feels like no shot is wasted in this film. Eggers is incredible with the cinematography and overall tone of his films with this film making great use of lighting and effects. The cast is also very good, Ethan Hawke is always incredible and Anya Taylor-Joy and Alexander Skarsgárd are stellar as well. Its a really good film… Expand
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8
ToxicOpinionAug 25, 2022
Very enjoyable if not extremely weird in certain spots. As an avid mushroom user i plan to revisit the film soon. Eric from True Blood is hot af as always.
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9
AmadouIraklidisOct 10, 2022
A really badass movie. On par with some of the greats, it has an artistic flair that doesn't get bogged down and dull as sometimes happens with artistic films. The cinematography is excellent. The ending could have been a bit more satisfying,A really badass movie. On par with some of the greats, it has an artistic flair that doesn't get bogged down and dull as sometimes happens with artistic films. The cinematography is excellent. The ending could have been a bit more satisfying, but as a viewer I was rewarded with a mostly positive outcome. "I am Amleth the Bear-Wolf, son of King Aurvandil War-Raven, and I am his vengeance!" Could not have enjoyed this movie more.… Expand
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9
Badgerryan27Sep 17, 2022
Roger Eggers delivers once again and perhaps his best film. This is a great viking story that has a Shakespearian feel to it. Must watch and potential Movie of the year candidate.
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7
LightsAndBulbsSep 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Northman" is the weakest film by Robert Eggers so far, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Visually, it's stunning. The cinematography and special effects were all really well done, and Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicole Kidman both gave great performances. I also really enjoyed the twists and turns the story took during its latter half. My biggest issues lie within the movie's final sequences. Taylor-Joy's death comes out of nowhere, and feels clumsily implemented into the story, resulting in a lack of impact. The final fight also felt a bit cliched, and I felt as though there were certain ideas, specifically the morality of the main character, that could have been better explored and fleshed out. Still, Robert Eggers continues his winning streak with a solid new entry in his filmography.
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TristanHemlockSep 22, 2022
These type of movies should be done more often. They take us back to a simpler time in the movie industry, when movies were actually made to be interesting and for you to think about what you just saw. The Northman gives you that. It'sThese type of movies should be done more often. They take us back to a simpler time in the movie industry, when movies were actually made to be interesting and for you to think about what you just saw. The Northman gives you that. It's brutal, it's raw, it's physical, it's spiritual, but above all it's unapologetic. It's what it is and it doesn't ask forgiveness for being what it is. So if you can't handle a view that is different from your own, if you rant and whine about everything that doesn't fit your narrow view of the world, then you can skip this movie because it isn't for you. This is a movie about how humans were and still are. How we see reality through a very narrow lens, but we think we're seeing it all. Understanding it all. The main characters will show you that to perfection. How their world is not necessarily the world, rather it's the world they can understand at the time, the world they can see at the time. But even as time progresses things shift, change, and even their grasp on reality can be tenuous at times. Leaving the viewer to wonder if something actually happened, or was it some kind of vision. Also the goals of the characters are simple. They all want happiness in their lives, they all want simpler lives, they all think they know what they want, but they all fall into fallacies that leads them astray. This movie does an example job showing how easy it's to see your life through your own perspective, and not care about looking at all sides. And the price that comes with being so narrow minded. That's why although this movie is set in ancient Norse times, you can still look at the characters and see so much of what people are today. The Northman in many ways it's you, me, and everyone you meet or know. The Northman represents the core of our nature but also our ability to overcome it, if we simply stop and think beyond our egos. Some actors did a far better job than others. Alexander Skarsgård showed how much he has grown as an actor, and easily carries the movie mostly by himself. Anya Taylor-Joy did the best she could with what little time she was given. Helping to cement Skarsgård character. As for Nicole Kidman. I've seen far better from her, and it didn't feel like she was into her character at all. Even Ethan Hawke put little effort into it, maybe because he just wanted to get his part done and move on to another project. This movie will take you on a simple journey, because the goals are simple and even relatable. And for those that can see beyond what they're shown, this movie will actually teach you something important. As a bonus, this movie brings none of the agendas that most movies don't even try to hide anymore. It's a simple movie, with characters that have simple goals. And those goals will clash and fight. It will be for those that just watch it and don't think about it, a simple movie. It will be an immersive, interesting, and intriguing experience for those that watch it but think about what they watched. For those that will just watch it, it will seem too long. For those that will watch it and think about what they're watching, it will be just the right amount of time necessary to see it but also understand it.… Expand
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CarlElmoreNov 25, 2022
Robert Eggers creates another banger. The filmmaking here is amazing and the action and characters are all awesome. A true "Epic"
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StutzkraftNov 28, 2022
A visceral, mystical, and primal revenge story. The characters shine as well does the viking setting, with a well-written script and brutal action.
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YoYoFreak_18Dec 11, 2022
This is the best viking movie I've ever seen. The combat, the coloring, the sceneries, and the filming is just gorgeous. The story isn't to important, the plot is simple but it ain't bad. The connection between history and norse mythology isThis is the best viking movie I've ever seen. The combat, the coloring, the sceneries, and the filming is just gorgeous. The story isn't to important, the plot is simple but it ain't bad. The connection between history and norse mythology is interesting and there are some character who are really fitting into the historical setting even if there out of a myth.… Expand
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Erikm02Mar 13, 2023
Badass seeks revenge. Pretty standard no frills Viking fare. Love the atmosphere and lore. Not a lot of dialogue or much added to the Viking genre.
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HmansoJan 29, 2023
Visually stunning. The performances are mostly solid. While not a standout in my opinion, it is an entertaining film, quite unique in its topic and definitely worth watching.
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Fixer84Mar 16, 2023
Very underrated film that stages an interesting plot, perhaps not very original but not obvious either, and which speaks of a very used time period, namely the medieval one, but it does so in a unique setting, giving us a differentVery underrated film that stages an interesting plot, perhaps not very original but not obvious either, and which speaks of a very used time period, namely the medieval one, but it does so in a unique setting, giving us a different perspective on the concept of Vikings and Nordic.… Expand
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SlavwitchMar 17, 2023
Best movie of 22, the cinematography is top notch, superb acting, good plot, epic scenes, only regret nicole kidman
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lxslaneyApr 2, 2023
It had some strange scenes that I didn't fully understand but overall a great movie with some really good acting.
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ChrisNortonAug 7, 2023
An original and engrossing take on the revenge tale that does not follow common cinematic tropes. Well executed and structured with an amazing score and breathtakingly shot. This film has some quirks and some oddities woven in, but what is onAn original and engrossing take on the revenge tale that does not follow common cinematic tropes. Well executed and structured with an amazing score and breathtakingly shot. This film has some quirks and some oddities woven in, but what is on display is original and very engaging and enticing. Great twists in the narrative and a satisfying climax. The acting and accents engross you in the Scandinavian/Viking life and the scenery (especially in Iceland) is incredibly captivating. Some of the long tracking and action sequences are equally impressive. Some of the visual effects and action sequences were lacking though, but this did not diminish how the film lands overall.

Setting, Conflict, Character, Dialogue, Theme, Plot, and Climax: A-

Audience Engagement (do you feel runtime): No

Top Genres - Action, Adventure, Drama (Fiction)

Runtime - 2:17

Genre(s) rating -Action - 7 -Adventure - 8 -Drama - 7 -Fantasy - 8 -History - 7 -Thriller - 7

Genre Average Score: 7.3 Directing: 8 Cinematography/lighting: 9 Story/Narrative: 8 Structure: 9 Dialogue: 9 Score(music): 10 Editing: 8 Acting: 8 Characterization: 9 Mise en Scène/Visual Design: 9 Visual Effects: 7 Costumes/Makeup: 8 Lasting Impact: 8 Originality: 10

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