The Northman

2022 - 4 - 6

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The Northman: Poster for Robert Eggers' viking drama put up on ... (The Independent)

Viral tweet shows large posters with actors' names and film's tagline, but no film title.

We already printed it and put it in subways all over New York!’ ‘You made sure the title was on it, right?’ ‘Uhhhhhhhh….’” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Well if this ‘error’ was intentional to get buzz, it’s working.

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The Northman Early Reactions Praise Eggers' Film as Brutal ... (Screen Rant)

The first reactions to Robert Eggers' new film The Northman hit social media, promising that audiences are in for a wild ride with the Viking movie.

See it on the biggest screen.— edgarwright (@edgarwright) pic.twitter.com/1bZGmjnQ7m April 6, 2022 However, box office results are still unpredictable and haven’t yet rebounded to consistent pre-pandemic levels, meaning that despite the fantastic critical reception, The Northman still has a challenge on its hands if it is to match its commercial expectations. There’s no denying the visual storytelling of Robert Eggers.— Paul McGuire Grimes (@PaulsMovieTrip) #TheNorthmanis a haunting, bold and brutal Viking epic, not for the faint of heart. With its bigger budget and strong reception, the film could become Eggers’ first real box office hit, tapping into the same vein that made films like Gladiator and Braveheart so commercially successful. Was thrilled to totally immerse myself in the blood and lava flows of THE NORTHMAN last night. I've been a huge fan of Robert Eggers for years, but THE NORTHMAN is truly his masterpiece. 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. Daring & devilish pic.twitter.com/9DMX3Mm4sq April 5, 2022 The film is set for a US release date of April 22. Check out a selection of the reactions to film below: The first round of reactions to Robert Eggers’ The Northman are in, and they couldn’t be much better. Previous The Northman trailers, as well as Eggers’ own comments, have promised to deliver wild action and excitement, supported by historical accuracy and the director’s trademark attention to detail.

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First Reactions to 'The Northman' Hail the Film as a Brutal ... (Bloody Disgusting)

The Northman reviews have begun popping up on social media, and they're full of praise for the new film from Robert Eggers.

Stunning cinematography sets the scene for the perfect merger of otherworldly Norse mythology with the brutal reality of Viking history. It’s a gripping revenge story that keeps its hand around your throat & visually stunning. It’s surprisingly Eggers’ most accessible film, but no less immersive in its authentic feel. Alexander Skarsgård is a BEAST & ferocious throughout. I’ve been a huge fan of Robert Eggers for years, but THE NORTHMAN is truly his masterpiece. — ahmad (@thisisnotahmad)April 5, 2022 Talks of studio interference were highly exaggerated; this is purely an Eggers movie through and through. Loved the choice to capture so much — action & dialogue-heavy beats — in one shot. Robert Eggers continues to amaze.” The man turns into an animal.” “The Northman is Robert Eggers’ best film yet,” Wealth of Geeks and Collider’s Maggie Lovitt agrees. “I’ve been a huge fan of Robert Eggers for years, but The Northman is truly his masterpiece.

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The Northman first reactions call Robert Eggers' Viking epic a ... (GamesRadar+)

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Alexander Skarsgård, the revenge movie has been hailed a "ferocious and stunning work of art"

The cast is incredible," shared Digital Spy's Gabriella Geisinger (opens in new tab). "#TheNorthman is Robert Eggers' best film yet. It's a ruthless revenge story set during the Viking Age, and Alexander Skarsgård is a beast of a man. "#TheNorthman is incredible. EGGERS HIVE ASSEMBLE," tweeted UNILAD's Cameron Frew (opens in new tab). Alexander Skarsgård is a BEAST & ferocious throughout. Come for the God-tier visuals, stay for Alexander Skarsgård’s beast of a performance. #TheNorthman is a great addition to Robert Eggers resume. Next Best Picture's Matt Neglia (opens in new tab) shared similar thoughts, adding: "The Northman is exactly what you’d expect from a $90 million Viking revenge film by Robert Eggers. Brutal and dazzling with a vast attention to detail. It's a ferocious & stunning work of art & Alexander Skarsgård rules. "I've been a huge fan of Robert Eggers for years, but The Northman is truly his masterpiece," Daily Dead News' Heather Wixson (opens in new tab) wrote on social media. Taking to Twitter after one of the earliest screenings, Total Film's Jamie Graham (opens in new tab) wrote: "How Robert Eggers got a studio to give him $60-$90m (depending who you believe) to make such a bold, bonkers movie is beyond me.

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New 'The Northman' Posters Reveal Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole ... (Collider.com)

A new series of character posters from Robert Egger's The Northman offer an up-close look at the all-star cast in the upcoming epic.

The final character poster shows Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandill, the deceased king. The other character posters follow this pattern, showing the character close-up, with details of their potential arcs and specific aspects hinted at through visual cues. The new character posters, released today, show Amleth, along with several other characters, and their respective roles, looking directly at the viewer.

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From Iceland — The Northman Premiers In The UK (Reykjavík Grapevine)

The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson and Björk. The ...

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Alexander Skarsgard leads a Viking raid in The Northman clip (Flickering Myth)

With its release a little over two weeks away, the first clip has arrived online for Robert Eggers' R-rated historical action thriller The Northman which ...

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Robert Eggers says 'The Northman' truthful portrayal of Viking ... (The News International)

Filmmaker Robert Eggers says his new star-studded revenge epic The Northman is both a big popcorn movie and a truthful portrayal of Viking culture and ...

Along the way he meets a mysterious woman, Olga (Anya Taylor-Joy), with whom he forms the first real human connection since his childhood. It's quite challenging shooting big, big action set pieces with just one camera, one shot. "He loves authenticity, he loves very long takes, scenes with no cuts.

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'The Northman' aims to tell Viking tale with accuracy and action (Marianas Variety)

LONDON (Reuters) — Filmmaker Robert Eggers says his new star-studded revenge epic "The Northman" is both a big popcorn movie and a truthful portrayal of ...

It's quite challenging shooting big, big action set pieces with just one camera, one shot. Along the way he meets a mysterious woman, Olga (Anya Taylor-Joy), with whom he forms the first real human connection since his childhood. "He loves authenticity, he loves very long takes, scenes with no cuts.

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Watch 'The Northman' Clip & First Reactions Arrive Online (The Playlist)

A clip from "The Northman" and the first reactions have dropped online along with Robert Eggers' 2006 short film "Hansel & Gretel."

“The Northman” releases domestically on April 22. The film made quite the impression on our own Griffin Schiller, who stated on Twitter: “A Norse epic for the fu**** ages! A violent shock to the system that left me in awe!

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New 'The Northman' Clips Sees Alexander Skarsgård's Amleth ... (Collider.com)

The clip teases the action-packed revenge of a shirtless Alexander Skarsgård. The Northman social alexander skarsgard Image via Focus Features. Robert ...

The phrase “they just don’t make them like they use to” is overused when it comes to talking about modern films, but with this ghastly revenge thriller, we can make an exception. It is an extremely effective tracking shot that makes us feel like we are charging into battle with this Viking army. The contents of the 55-second clip titled “To Valholl" is pretty straightforward as it follows Alexander Skarsgård’s Amleth leading his crew into battle in a foggy forest.

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