The Northman

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.

The Northman could be the flick Game of Thrones fans have been waiting for. This is going to be one epic Viking thriller.

“I was exhausted, and I think you see it in the shot. Filming for The Northman was scheduled for March 2020, but COVID-19 had other plans. Due to (obviously) that whole pandemic thing, The Northman in November had its release date pushed, meaning we now have to wait until April 21, 2022, to sink our teeth into what can only be described as an epic Viking thriller. The Northman is a co-production of Focus Features and New Regency. “A lot of stuff that I might have said yes to a couple of years ago, I’m just not that keen on doing anymore. I was a wreck. It was missing the title of the darn movie. “It’s basically the story of Hamlet or The Lion King … We’ve told it in our own way,” EW quoted Eggers as saying. Epic viking thriller The Northman is on its way to cinemas around the world this month. “I will avenge you, father. The posters have since been removed. the posters were missing one crucial bit of information.

Following the world premiere in London last night, first reactions to Robert Eggers' Viking epic The Northman are calling it 2022's first blockbuster ...

See it on the biggest screen.pic.twitter.com/1bZGmjnQ7m— edgarwright (@edgarwright) April 6, 2022 Was thrilled to totally immerse myself in the blood and lava flows of THE NORTHMAN last night. It’s a crying shame that THE NORTHMAN has been so criminally mishandled because it’s precisely what blockbuster cinema should aspire to, and still has the potential to be. It's formally daring, brutal, neck-choppingly viscious, visceral, slathered in blood, dunked in lava, and boasts all of the intrigue of a Jacobean epic — all while remaining an accessible affair. A Viking revenge story with many a devilish twist, The Northman is fresh, challenging, engaging, and stunningly rendered. Less than a week after the release of Morbius, a dismal testament to the present state of Hollywood filmmaking, comes the premiere of a shining studio feature markedly antithetical to said current default.

Nicole Kidman is set to return to the big screen soon in the blockbuster Viking drama, The Northman.

when it morphs into the adult Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard) when it morphs into the adult Amleth (Skarsgard). 'It’s only the subway posters. 'The bus stop posters have the title,' someone responded. The king and his son are outside when the king is pierced by an arrow, when it's revealed that arrow was fired by the boy's uncle, Fjolnir (Bang). Never heard of this until this morning after seeing three tweets like this,' one person commented.

Ahead of the release of Robert Eggers' The Northman, we ask why Vikings have never seemed to make that big of a dent in Hollywood.

Originally based on a Michael Crichton book, the writer was brought in to do reshoots in an attempt to get the film working. “After my small role in The 13th Warrior, I said to myself, 'Let us stop this nonsense, these meal tickets that we do because it pays well.' I thought, 'Unless I find a stupendous film that I love and that makes me want to leave home to do, I will stop.' Bad pictures are very humiliating, I was really sick. “The 13th Warrior” will go down in history as one of the biggest box-office bombs of all time. Critics enjoyed it, but it barely made a dent on audiences, unlike Winding Refn’s next film, the massively successful and contemporary-set “Drive”. Speaking to the New Yorker, Eggers said of the film: “We had kind of an expensive, arty - but commercial - but arty, but commercial, like, Viking movie… Following Amleth (the Nordic Hamlet), Eggers’ tale has the $90 million budget of a Gladiator rival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!