Robert Eggers' most ambitious project to date proves to be a brutal, raw, and emotional time at the theater. The film is beautifully illustrated through a combination of authentic landscapes and imaginative mosaics of fiction that feel original and undone before by cinema. The violence in the film is blood pumping, keeping the viewer on the edge of their seats for the animalistic tendencies of the characters. The cast provides brilliant performances to their roles, adopting the Nordic language of the Viking of old while delivering upon physicality that tells a story on its own. This is no more present than through the main star of the film, Alexander Skarsgård, whole delivers an emotionally subtle performance through the anger and violence his character depicts on screen. His commitment to the role demonstrates the amount of care and passion that was implemented into this project. The film also feels refreshing through its look into the perspectives of each of its characters, creating a world where heroes and villains are one and the same. Eggers' delivers a creative look into the age of the Viking, exploring mythology that feels insane, yet compelling all the same. The film is a beauty to behold, providing an introspective character study while delivering upon imaginative visuals, and a violent brutality providing a cinematic experience that will rock the mind and soul of the viewer.
Review of The Northman
