The Northman, starring Peaky Blinders' Anya Taylor-Joy and Succession's Alexander Skarsgård, could be one of the year's most adored movies.
Directed by Robert Eggers – known for indie darlings The Witch and The Lighthouse – this Viking epic is based on the same Scandinavian folktale that inspired Hamlet, with warrior prince Amleth (that's Skarsgård) out for blood following the murder of his father King Aurvandill (Moon Knight's Ethan Hawke).
Straight out of the movie's various city premieres, mind-blown critics have been busy sharing their thoughts on Twitter, which we've grouped together for you below.
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"One of the best films of 2022. Brutal and relentless thanks to Eggers' methodical pacing, it's a film that explores basic, primal human nature from female rage to paternal love. & the cast is incredible," wrote Digital Spy's own Gabriella Geisinger.
IndieWire's David Ehrlich was also impressed, tweeting: "All you need to know about The Northman — a $90 million viking revenge movie directed by Robert Eggers — is that every single moment of it feels like a $90 million viking revenge movie directed by Robert Eggers."
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Equally as impressed with Eggers' startling vision, Collider editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub's reaction read: "#thenorthman is incredible.
"A magic mix of #roberteggers amazing filmmaking and fantastic performances. Can't wait to see again."
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"#TheNorthman is incredible. Like, fall-to-your-knees, 'HOW the HELL did they do this?' good. Breathtakingly gnarly too. It deserves to be a massive hit. EGGERS HIVE ASSEMBLE," shared UNILAD writer Cameron Frew.
Describing The Northman as the director's greatest work yet, Collider news editor Maggie Lovitt chimed in with: "Stunning cinematography sets the scene for the perfect merger of otherworldly Norse mythology with the brutal reality of Viking history. Bloodthirsty. Powerful. Spiritual. @TheNorthmanFilm is a magnificent and epic saga for the ages."
Need any more convincing?
The Northman hits cinemas on Friday, April 22.
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