The Northman seems to be riding the recent wave of Viking sagas, kicked off by the highly successful television series, Vikings.
Regrettably, for me, this is hardly a worthy successor. The Northman, mixes sensationalist, often ugly scenes of violence and cruelty, simplistic story telling and historical inaccuracy.
Its not a pleasant mix and left an impression of Viking life, that was hardy representative of who these people, really were.
Acting wise, its solid and production values are high. Neither of which comes as a surprise. That said, so much else, is skewed, its not a film, I'd personally revisit or recommend.
5/10.
Regrettably, for me, this is hardly a worthy successor. The Northman, mixes sensationalist, often ugly scenes of violence and cruelty, simplistic story telling and historical inaccuracy.
Its not a pleasant mix and left an impression of Viking life, that was hardy representative of who these people, really were.
Acting wise, its solid and production values are high. Neither of which comes as a surprise. That said, so much else, is skewed, its not a film, I'd personally revisit or recommend.
5/10.