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I had been on the fence about this, but I enjoyed The Lighthouse and the Eggers interview on Maron sold me on the prospect.
This was nothing close to the mood and sense of mystique his previous film established. It felt like any other sort of period film like this that has been done before. When you start with Ethan “likes to get wet” Hawke as some conquering king, I can already feel the rope slipping through my hand. Nicole Kidman as great as she was, also presents an issue with how her face is moving towards the bottom of the uncanny valley.
There were bright spots, but for Eggers to be praised as much as he is after 2 movies, this feels like a letdown. He himself said how much he tries to be as historically accurate in the details, because it makes the planning and production easier. That’s great, but if it’s not used to create something new and engaging, what’s the point? What part of his first big budget film felt extraordinary?
Also, casting Eric Northman as the Northman cannot be unheard.
Last edited by doubledenim; 05-03-22 at 10:51 AM.