This movie was just getting mediocre reviews (it had only been out for a day) when I decided to see it. I think I know why and I’m going to disagree with them. This film is about Norse legend and mythology, no less and no more. It is a bleak tale about a bleak period where honour was defined by vengeance and brutality was its bi-product. Our culture is not use to straight up Homer-esk tales of heroes and gods. Our culture likes its mythical heroes to be served with humour and wisecracks. This treatment is in dark contrast to that. It is, however, beautifully crafted. The locations are stunning in their natural beauty. The cinematography is intentional and captivating. The action sequences and the CGI are painstakingly real and truly brutal. The performances are faithful to the culture they inhabit. As is my custom, I did a quick exit poll of others leaving the theatre with me. The three people I spoke to each gave it a 9 out of 10. Nothing mediocre about those ratings. I agree and give this film a 9 (beautifully crafted) out of 10. [Heroic Mythology]

"I will avenge you, Father! I will save you, Mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir!"

Even though the Northman felt a little bit long it never bored me. The soundtrack, the visuals, Alexander Skarsgård performance as Amleth, Willem Dafoe is always a treat, the final fight near all the lava and I just love the viking mythology.

Robert Eggers third film is another unique one and I just can't wait see what he has in store next. The Northman also showed me that I would like to see Alexander Skarsgård in more films. But I also realize if I would've watched this with some friends they won't think of it as highly as I do. I think the Northman is more a film for people who are really into movies.

Maybe it could be one that offers them another experience and show them what movies can be. Maybe that will be an idea for when I get this on blu-ray. Watch it with some friends who usually watch Marvel or big action blockbusters and ask them what they think of it. I wonder...

A bloody, epic, dark Viking saga. A look into a character who has lost his way despite their oath. A tale of trying to escape or fulfill ones fate and just how deeply entwined the spiritual was for people off this age. Hooked me for the full runtime, the story is simple but this let's the deep dive into the mysticism play out all the better.

Other reviews here are simply wrong, its like they're reviewing something they expected to be Fast and Furious Vikings Edition.

Eggers hits a perfect 3 movies for his directoral entry with The Witch, The Lighthouse and The Northman. Probably his most watchable for general audiences this really shouldn't be missed, the score is guttural, otherworldly and raw. The cinematography is sublime. The acting and character depth makes this feel all the more satisfying at it's climax.

9/10

If you're expecting two hours of battle action you will be very disappointed, but honestly if you've seen any other Robert Eggers movie by now you should have known better than to expect this. But, of course this may be the first movie you'll be watching from Eggers, so in any case be prepared for a slow ride. For me, one of the best aspects of the movie was how well Eggers handed the "magic" aspect, it almost becomes pure fantasy at times, to immerse the watcher in the beliefs of the norse myhology the people had at that time, but you could also think of them as products of an active unconsciuos fuled by psychotics sometimes, or by the simple belief in that mithology. The script being not only about revenge was a bonus for me.

I really wanted to love this movie, but it just didn't do it for me. There are a few great moments here, and the performances are undoubtedly very good. Lots of great shots, and I like the idea of what Eggers was going for. But in the end, it just felt... lacking. I liked the brutality and the often historically accurate feel of the movie at times, but even the best of the action sequences just didn't really do it for me. I feel as though the movie could easily have been 20 minutes shorter - I say this as someone who loves long movies, and I'm always more than happy to sit through even longer films than this one, but The Northman simply felt as though it was lacking in substance to justify the runtime. It certainly wasn't a bad movie, but no matter how much I tried to love it, I couldn't. If I had watched it on a small screen at home, I'd probably be giving it an even lower rating, but as it stands, I did think it was a decent cinema experience, and it certainly wasn't a bad way to spend an afternoon.

I really don’t get how this is so highly rated. Found it quite boring and there is basically no character development. Based on what is probably a great ancient poem but they tried to half incorporate that kind of style so it just felt like … a cheap version of a Shakespeare play. Some shots were great but at the same time completely irrelevant and just made the movie unbearably long. Also: way too much random shouting RROOOAAARRRR UUUAAHHH GGRRRR OOUUUUUUUU :sweat_smile:

Coincidence that Alexander Skarsgård — aka. Eric Northman — stars in this movie? I think not!

Not an easy watch and not as good as I thought it would be. It had plenty of memorable moments, but I found it too long and unsatisfying for me. 6/10

Too long. It's a movie that begs for a tight 90 minutes and instead it's 130. All the stuff and visuals is cool, but the pacing dragged.

Come on, who downvoted this already?

Everything was well done. But the story was just not for me, felt that id already seen the vengeance story in other guises, and would have liked a different take.

But then again it delivers what the trailer promised so I shouldnt complain.

I am so hyped for this

I’m quite surprised by the big interest that the general public seems to have in this.
This is directed by Robert Eggers, who previously did _The Lighthouse_ and _The Witch_.
I highly doubt this is going to be the straightforward action crowdpleaser that the trailer promises.
More than likely going to be another _Drive_: a critical darling that audiences will deem to be slow and boring.

Enjoyed the movie but it has a very similar story to the lion king.

A gory, mystical, action-packed Viking epic directed by the creator of The Lighthouse — can fantasy ever get any better?

I hope this is not another bad movie with a really good trailer.

They link I have says April 22 2022 release date and they are pretty accurate