The Northman

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The Northman is an epic revenge thriller, that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for his murdered father.

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A bloody revenge epic and breathtaking visual marvel, The Northman finds filmmaker Robert Eggers expanding his scope without sacrificing any of his signature style.

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You might be frustrated if you're expecting something straightforward, but viewers looking for an artsy -- and bloody -- Viking revenge story won't be disappointed by The Northman.

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Tom Shone

Times (UK)

Not since Christopher Nolan’s Inception has a studio executive shown such balls of steel, or perhaps I should say boller av stal.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Guy Lodge

Film of the Week

Blood runs, mud flies and bones crack — in crisp, percussive ways you’ve hopefully never heard in real life — throughout The Northman, a grand, gut-spilling Norse epic that feels at once earthily ancient and thrillingly modern.

May 31, 2022

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A death-metal ode to honor, retribution and sacrifice that casts payback in a surprisingly, and thrillingly, positive light.

May 3, 2022

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

Epic, brutally violent, nuanced, and dreamlike, The Northman is a showcase for a unique directorial voice worth celebrating.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 3, 2024

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Nicolás Medina

Montevideo Portal / Latido Beat

Neither tragedy nor Eggers skimp on violence, screams, sweat, blood and swords, along with ambitious mise en scène, some of the best photography and one of the most epic soundtracks of the year. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 10/10

Dec 19, 2023

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Lee Zumpe

Tampa Bay Newspapers

Filled with stunning cinematography, the film is an intense, immersive, sometimes surreal, descent into an otherworldly milieu of folkloric horror and medieval barbarism.

Oct 31, 2023

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Vito C One of my favorite movies of all time. Epic, poetic, masterclass in acting. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Kevin Badass movie. One of the very few movies that i actually bough on DVD. 10/10 recommend Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/23 Full Review M Brutal and barbaric. One hell of a ride. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review Beach&BarnJI One of the better movies of the year that most people didn't see. It's dark, gritty, and visually beautiful! The Lead was well cast and is a great actor in his own right. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/22 Full Review biggjmaximus fantastic wild ride of an original script Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/22 Full Review Crystal S The characters seemed like they had no depth and the storyline didn't feel very well thought out either. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/12/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert Eggers Director Alexander Skarsgård Amleth Nicole Kidman Queen Gudrún Claes Bang Fjölnir the Brotherless Ethan Hawke King Aurvandil War-Raven Anya Taylor-Joy Olga of the Birch Forest

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