.TheWolfman says TheNorthman is a 'nightmarish epic of blood and busted skulls,' but it's not without its stumbles. Full review here:
✖ Robert Eggers films surely aren't for everyone, with The Witch leaning into a quiet unease instead of cackling crones beside a bubbling cauldron, while The Lighthouse is nearly two hours of Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson descending into a farting madness.
Amleth sticks to a simple vow from the opening scenes of the film:"I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir." It's this simple creed that motivates all of the events of the film, with that straightforwardness making the experience accessible to wider audiences. The overall endeavor is sure to feel reminiscent of other contemporary historical epics that are motivated by vengeance, along the lines of Gladiator, Braveheart, or even 300.
With Eggers also sticking to the simple mantra of"avenge father, save mother, kill Fjölnir," the narrative can stick to the core essence of revenge. Whereas the aforementioned historical epics feature bombastic battles and set pieces, The Northman rarely has more than a few dozen figures involved in any given scene, though most times we only see intimate exchanges between a handful of characters.
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