Film Review: “The Northman”

Unbelievable physical detail can’t overcome blocky storytelling and a mawkish core

The Northmen doing their thing
The Northmen doing their thing.

In the new Robert Eggers film The Northman, a young prince in proto-Europe’s far north swears vengeance for his father’s murder, is driven mad by revenge, and faces his rival in a climactic battle. Sound familiar? Continue reading “Film Review: “The Northman””