[SPOILERS: The Northman (2022), The Lion King (1994)]

The Northman, directed by Robert Eggers, tells the story of Icelandic Prince Amleth, who after witnessing his father slain and his mother captured by his uncle Fjolnir, sets out on a decades long quest to avenge his father, save his mother, and kill his traitorous uncle.

But what begins as a seemingly conventional revenge tale takes a decidedly different turn, as Amleth’s clear cut pursuit for vengeance becomes more complicated, culminating in an incredible twist that completely upends his lifelong quest and sets up a gut wrenching final act…

...and then concludes in underwhelming, cowardly, and thematically dissonant fashion. Let’s break it down.


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[00:00] Intro/Shoutouts
[01:18] A Simply Story
[02:38] One Hell Of A Gut Punch
[04:18] A Thematically Dissonant Finale
[06:33] The Fatal Flaw
[11:19] A Possible Explanation
[13:44] Conclusion
[14:32] Outro/Patrons


ARTICLE

Robert Eggers’s Historical Visions Go Mainstream: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/20...


MUSIC

"Ættartré : End Credits" by Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough
"The Gates of Hel : Slain by Iron" by Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough
"A Warrior's Rest" by Ivan Duch