The Northman is, ultimately, another Robert Eggers knockout The result is a soundtrack that swirls between stiflingly intense and hauntingly beautiful, complimenting Jarin Blaschke's visuals to create a world that feels both mythical and palpable. The soundtrack is gorgeousįeaturing a score by electronic composers Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough, The Northman sounds every bit as epic as it looks, utilising traditional Nordic wind and string instruments alongside booming drums and swelling orchestral elements. Even the minor roles produce star turns, courtesy of the likes of the magnificent Willem Dafoe (a daft but cunning King's Fool) and the legendary Björk (an unsettling prophet, who manages to steal a scene she's only in for about 90 seconds). The cast are clearly having an absolute blastīe it Alexander Skarsgård's vengeful protagonist, Anya Taylor Joy's joyfully mysterious Olga, Nicole Kidman's increasingly demented Gudrún or Claes Bang's menacing but nuanced Fjölnir, The Northman is a production brimming with memorable characters, all played by actors who give themselves wholeheartedly to the intensity the film demands. Hell, he even makes a dad and son farting into a fire look cool.
When the film does rear into more fantastical elements, Blaschke handles that deftly, too, giving those segments an almost feverish, psychedelic feel. His use of long takes to highlight the scale and splendour of the sets and locations used make for some genuinely breathtaking moments.īalancing the grounded with the epic is no easy feat, but The Northman manages it: this is a world where a grimy, mud-stomped village and an endless, ethereal, grassy horizon feel equally at home. Although some scenes are evocative of The VVitch's earthy grit, The Northman establishes a visual tone all of its own, once again showcasing the skills of Robert Eggers' cinematographer of choice, Jarin Blaschke.
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