I tried searching the forum a few different ways and could not find anything related to the film.
Have you seen it, What do you think? Worth 2+ hours?
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June 11, 2022, 12:31 PM
Pyker
The Drinker liked it FWIW
June 11, 2022, 12:34 PM
BigSwede
I thought it was garbage, at least it was free on Peacock
June 11, 2022, 12:50 PM
TMats
Awful
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June 11, 2022, 01:47 PM
Dwill104
Long, very weird, and pretty boring in places. The bits of ultraviolence don’t quite make up for it.
June 11, 2022, 02:11 PM
Jester814
I thought it was pretty good. Slow paced at times, but not necessarily slow. Some surrealistic stuff but it made sense. Did not shy away from showing Vikings as the assholes they were.
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June 11, 2022, 08:26 PM
ss9961
My wife dragged me to see it because she loves the lead actor. After an hour or so, I punched myself in the forehead until I passed out. Broke a couple fingers too. Painful yes. But not as painful as watching that movie.
June 11, 2022, 08:45 PM
Prefontaine
I rented the 4k disc this month as there are so few new releases on disc. It hasn’t shipped yet. I’ll review it once I see it. The disc is Dolby Cinema (Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos) so at least if it sucks, well I hope PQ and audio are on point.
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June 11, 2022, 09:01 PM
pedropcola
Wife and I agreed. It was awful. Like really awful.
June 11, 2022, 09:05 PM
KevinCW
We streamed it on Peacock a couple days ago. I am honestly considering suing for compensation for the time spent watching it. It was awful.
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June 11, 2022, 09:32 PM
Ronin1069
Wow. This is so the opposite of what I was expecting to hear!
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June 11, 2022, 11:27 PM
P220 Smudge
The replies surprise me. I have a friend who saw it and said it was really and that I would love it. She likes history and violent flicks and said it was a decent blend of both. Now I’m incredibly curious. Are we talking more Valhalla Rising type tone, or Thirteenth Warrior?
Vikings the show has led to a slew of content about Norse raiders, some of it decent and some of it absolutely awful. I forget what it was even called, but I watched a flick a few months ago that felt like it was written by a third grader.
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June 12, 2022, 02:05 PM
pedropcola
Well enjoy it. Especially the weird as fuck son and father routine they enjoy together at the beginning. My wife and I almost stopped it there. We should have. Wtaf? Your friend should lose her movie picking rights. This movie sucks.
June 12, 2022, 07:47 PM
KevinCW
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Originally posted by Ronin1069: Wow. This is so the opposite of what I was expecting to hear!
Well, don't say we didn't warn you!
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June 12, 2022, 07:52 PM
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Punching myself on the head.
Why didn´t I think of that!!!
Terrible movie. Terrible.
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June 13, 2022, 07:43 AM
TannerBoyl
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Originally posted by P220 Smudge: The replies surprise me. I have a friend who saw it and said it was really and that I would love it. She likes history and violent flicks and said it was a decent blend of both. Now I’m incredibly curious. Are we talking more Valhalla Rising type tone, or Thirteenth Warrior?
Vikings the show has led to a slew of content about Norse raiders, some of it decent and some of it absolutely awful. I forget what it was even called, but I watched a flick a few months ago that felt like it was written by a third grader.
Think of it as Conan the Barbarian set amongst Vikings, but with a hallucinogenic theme. There was a love story. There was violence. It was beautifully set and shot. It was an interesting take on the hero’s tale.
I enjoyed it, but then I like strange movies with a character development.
I wouldn’t compare it to The Thirteenth Warrior. I haven’t seen Valhalla Rising. I would compare it to The Green Knight.
June 13, 2022, 08:44 AM
Ryanp225
I'll dissent I suppose. I thought it was an awesome movie. The director has his own style for sure and it's not just a straight up action flick. Kinda surreal feeling. It's definitely a man's movie though. Best watched in the absence of women.
June 13, 2022, 10:47 AM
Chach
The trailers tell of a completely different movie than what was actually released. I'd say if you enjoyed the director's other movies, notably The VVitch and Lighthouse, you'll enjoy The Northman. Slow as hell, well shot, but everything storywise is laid-out for you and due to the director's style, right in your face.
Personally, I think the story was good, actors were great but overall it was "meh" and would've benefitted from a different director.