The Northman Early Reactions Praise Eggers' Film as Brutal & Spectacular

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The first round of reactions to Robert Eggers’ The Northman are in, and they couldn’t be much better. The Northman is Eggers’ latest release, and his third outing as a director of a feature film following on from the success of The Witch and The Lighthouse. The film, which is a loose Viking-based adaptation of Hamlet, follows Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, a man who he seeks to avenge the death of his father. The film is set for a US release date of April 22.

The Northman’s cast is stacked with actors who have worked with Eggers before, as well as newcomers. Supporting Skarsgård are a series of A-listers including Ethan Hawke, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Willem Dafoe, while others like Claes Bang, Björk, and Kate Dickie round out the cast. The film looks to be a significant departure for Eggers, taking a step away from horror and into a bigger budget, larger scale project. 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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Now, early reactions have come in for The Northman on social media, and they’re bound to get audiences excited. The film has been greeted by an overwhelmingly positive response, with the critical consensus agreeing that the film delivers on its epic scope, with great performances from the cast, and Skarsgård in particular. The reactions have also highlighted the film's visuals and visceral brutality, while suggesting that The Northman remains accessible despite its deep-dive into Viking mythology. Check out a selection of the reactions to film below:

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