We are a few weeks away from the release of the latest film from Robert Eggers. The Northman is one of my most anticipated films of the year and my screening could not get here any quicker. The film began screening over the past few days and first reactions have hailed the film a brutal, Viking masterpiece.
Here are the first reactions to The Northman:
Robert Eggers’ #TheNorthman is hauntingly visceral & super transfixing. You definitely won’t be able to take your eyes off this blood-soaked revenge tale. Alexander Skarsgård is a BEAST & ferocious throughout. Nicole Kidman has a couple scenes that floored me. Daring & devilish pic.twitter.com/9DMX3Mm4sq
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 5, 2022
There’s no denying the visual storytelling of Robert Eggers. #TheNorthman is a haunting, bold and brutal Viking epic, not for the faint of heart. And you have never seen Alexander Skarsgard like this before. @FocusFeatures pic.twitter.com/frrcG0u4Gf
— Paul McGuire Grimes (@PaulsMovieTrip) April 5, 2022
The Northman: Robert Eggers has made his Gladiator. A satisfying, emotional revenge epic that kept me guessing and engaged with its beautiful language, mythology, and cinematography. Smaller than the trailers make it seem but still powerful and moving. The final battle is 🔥🔥🔥. pic.twitter.com/VKQK3GSTzb
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 5, 2022
The Northman is spectacular. It’s surprisingly Eggers’ most accessible film, but no less immersive in its authentic feel. It’s a gripping revenge story that keeps its hand around your throat & visually stunning. Compelled me to whisper "holy shit!" several times. #TheNorthman pic.twitter.com/5VDbxIqU0s
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) April 5, 2022
#TheNorthman is Robert Eggers’ best film yet. Stunning cinematography sets the scene for the perfect merger of otherworldly Norse mythology with the brutal reality of Viking history. Bloodthirsty. Powerful. Spiritual. @TheNorthmanFilm is a magnificent and epic saga for the ages. pic.twitter.com/hSa1S0Mc3Z
— Maggie Lovitt 🔜 SWC (@maggieofthetown) April 5, 2022
In addition to Alexander Skarsgård, The Northman also stars Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. In addition to directing the film, Robert Eggers also co-wrote the screenplay with Icelandic poet and novelist Sjón.