This film really missed the mark.

I had hoped for something better from this film; it ended up being quite underwhelming. Initially, the Vikings felt more like beasts than people—acting with an almost frantic intensity unlike what’s been portrayed in other well-known television series. However, my primary reason for assigning such a low rating is simply that I found it dull. The characters weren't developed well; I didn't feel any connection t…

_The Northman_ functions as a savage and violent revenge story. The action sequences are harsh, and the acting is remarkable. It represents Robert Eggers’ most intense and accomplished work.

It wasn’t an instant connection, but by the time it was over, *The Northman* had definitely held my attention. It's a really good movie. I’m glad I liked this film because my only previous encounter with Robert Eggers’ work—and apparently I’m in the minority here!—was with *The Lighthouse*, which I found deeply disappointing. You can tell it comes from the same director, but thankfully the result is much better. …

The story itself doesn’t offer anything particularly new. We follow a young prince, initially played by Oscar Novak and later portrayed with greater impact by Alexander Skarsgård as “Amleth,” who observes the murder of his father, "King Aurvandil," brought to life by Ethan Hawke, and the abduction of his mother, "Gudrún," performed by Nicole Kidman, at the hands of his deceitful uncle, "Fjölnir," portrayed by Claes B…