The Northman Analyzed | Movie Explained

[@lucasblue20]

Working on some new things behind the scenes, which will come to light very soon, and I’ll be back to weekly uploads once those are ready. Hope u enjoy this one for now! I loved this movie!!

[@tranaproductions]

This film is so freaking good that after I watched it for the first time in my local cinema, I went there two days after to watch it again. I would do everything to watch this on the big screen for a third time. Excellent analysis. Totally agree with everything you said in this video and you managed to capture my thoughts on the film perfectly. Keep up the good work, man!

[@lucasblue20]

I’m so glad u loved it like I did! I was worried before seeing it that it might be too extravagant for Eggers’ style, but it was so good. I loved it even more the second time around, and just like you I would love to see it again in theatres. It’s too bad it had an early move to VOD since it didn’t do well financially. And thank you for your kind words! I’m really glad we agree because I thought I would be alone on this one since the movie is so wild haha thanks so much for watching!

[@kevinwarrick7190]

Wow! This is very detail analysis of the movie. You gave me a great appreciation of this movie. Keep up the great work!

[@dnysgrl22]

Good channel, dude. Found it after looking for analyses on Late Night with the Devil. Lots of movies on here I haven’t seen but of the ones I have, I’ve loved your analysis.

[@samchambers3855]

Nice work! I watched Northman yesterday and my first thoughts were that it was in part a film about free-will. I saw the visions as being a confirmation (Alignment) of his true-path. He could not have chosen differently as it would have led him away from his destiny. His temperament was set, there was no choice. Only his will vs other. (I am not familiar with the source material) Thanks! I will be back to watch more mate 👍👌

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! I really like your points, there’s this constant thematic war between fate and free will, and the film seems to let you decide what’s guiding Amleth, it makes the story very engaging and tough to predict. I hope you enjoy the other videos, thank you so much for watching!!

[@KMHill]

Good talk. It's such a shame that the studio interfered to some degree, making changes to Eggers work. I wish we could see it as he originally intended. It is a great movie with fascinating themes that inspired the like of both William Shakespeare in Hamlet (my favourite of all his plays), and Richard Wagner in Der Ring des Nibelungen (the most stupendous of all operatic endeavours), which incorporates many of the same elements.

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah I heard there was some interference during the editing process. I’d be extremely curious to see the director’s cut. I may like that even more, I wouldn’t doubt it considering how obsessed I am with The Lighthouse. Hopefully there’s a blu-ray version of it down the road. That would be pretty sweet. I would love to do a compare and contrast video. I guess we’ll see! Thank you for watching!!

[@clumsydad7158]

2nd half turned into hollywood schlock/bore... unfortunate

[@ginap4386]

Great video! This really offers a lot of succinct explanations, especially all of the folklore behind the film. Are you still doing Killing of a Sacred Deer? Was expecting that one after Under the Skin.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was clear because this movie is pretty dense. And yes, my video for Killing of a Sacred Deer is next in the Classic Explained series. It will follow my video for the new film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Sorry it’s taking longer than usual, I’m just setting up a lot of new things for the channel, which I think will be very much worth it! Much more to come in July! Thank you so much for keeping up!!

[@ginap4386]

@@lucasblue20 Absolutely! I love your channel and am always eager for new content. Take your time because genius can't be rushed! Can't wait for the next one.

[@defacto_8840]

Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@lucasblue20]

My pleasure! I’m so glad u enjoyed!!

[@Megacliff]

Thanks for the analysis. Have you seen Possession? I suggest that to everyone.

[@breakfast10199]

Great Analysis. Keep up the good work

[@SuranjayaPriyanath]

You deserved more views & Subs ❤

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! I’m already having so much fun but I’m so glad you see high-quality in them. It means so much to me!!

[@markelsalamat4689]

Just found your account :] Definitely going to sub and watch the rest of your vids!! You have a very pleasant voice to listen to and are well spoken. Looking forward to watching your channel grow

[@lucasblue20]

Wow, thank you so much! That's so sweet of you to say. It's very relieving to hear that my voice is pleasant haha and I'm so glad I'm laying my points out clearly for you. And thank you so much for subscribing! I think you're really gonna like what's to come!

[@sohara....]

Two central themes of *The Northman* (2022) - 1. *prophecy of vengeance:* . Other films by director include: - The witch - The lighthouse Lucas Blue: The Northman is a comparatively "straightforward film" for this director Robert Eggers although with many motifs. . - 2. *virus of evil* *** Central *_thematic meaning_* as explained by Lucas Blue:- *"The cost of one's devotion to one's believed fate, and their surrender to the viral nature of evil."* Topic of FATE is central, as seen from opening monologue, Lucas Blue says. * .

[@quocanhnguyen7275]

Nice job, bruh!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@warrenwheatley6171]

Good review and break down! Movie of the year for me...

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah the movie is so great! I feel like The Batman is my number one (I’m just obsessed with the uncompromising style and flare that it brought to the superhero genre) but The Northman is a very close second (and probably the better film from a completely objective standpoint). I’m so glad you love it, thank you so much for watching!!

[@aw9307]

When my mates and I saw this in theatres we didn’t like it at all. I convinced our group to give it a second watch and we all agreed it’s a movie the grows on you with subsequent viewings. It is the quintessential Viking film and one of the top films of the year so far.

[@BuzzAnon]

2022 has brought films in peoples top 5 already and were only in June! This one was incredible 🔥 and Alex skarsgard looks like a super saiyan! Good job Lucas! Uncut Gems, Holy Mountain, The drop are movies you could analyze next! 💪🏾😅

[@lucasblue20]

Hahaha yeah Super Saiyan is the best description. And yes, Everything Everywhere, The Batman, and plenty others have been fantastic this year. I’ll certainly add your suggestions to my polls list as soon as I return home (I’m on the train right now). Thanks so much!!

[@budisvijestan]

How can so much people hate this movie?

[@jreid2593]

It’s too advanced for the average mind

[@adamadam606]

Good Job :)

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you my friend!

[@magnet8185]

the seeress says "your brother took my eyes"

[@Δ-Δ-Δ-Δ]

Brilliant.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much!!

[@Δ-Δ-Δ-Δ]

@@lucasblue20 Oh, I'd recommend you watching Everything Everywhere All At Once. Great movie and lots of themes of which to speak about.

[@lucasblue20]

@@Δ-Δ-Δ-Δ yeah I’ve seen it and I loved it, I’m actually covering it next when it drops on VOD which I think is in about 2 days. I’m hyped to watch it again!

[@clumsydad7158]

i'm obsessed with The Lighthouse and The Witch is pretty great too ... this one started out excellent, but became a hollywood movie along the way ... unfortunate.

[@FrozenSpector]

Cover “Big Fish” (2003)

[@lucasblue20]

I’ve always wanted to watch this movie, it has such an eccentric style. I’ve added it to my polls list. Thank you!!

[@lindamarina]

I watched this movie on premier night on theaters and it was Aweeeeesooomeeee!!! 5/5 stars!!!! Sucks not enough people watched it.. fed up of people only going to theaters for Marvel crap..

[@lucasblue20]

Haha I very much agree! I do enjoy a Marvel movie every now and then, but I completely understand what you mean. It’s so unfortunate. If the budget needs to be tighter for arthouse movies, that’s okay with me. It’s just a sad reality that these kind of period pieces are such a high risk investment for studios. I don’t think we’ll get many more of them anytime soon :(

[@lindamarina]

@@lucasblue20 😅 you're so right, i was a bit upset and said marvel crap but i should've just said marvel material.. specially when i have enjoyed some of their last movies and a lot leading to endgame 🤭... i hope movies like this plus the last duel plus the green knight dont dissapear.. i loved those movies too, glad i got to see them in theaters, hopefully u did too 🙂

[@peternguyen2908]

I wanted to really like this but I thought it was just ok. I guess it would have been more enjoyable if I understood all the nods to Norse mythology. I mean it was well made and all and it was cool to see movie set during that time and in those locations but the dialogue could have been better.

[@lucasblue20]

That’s understandable. It doesn’t have the mystique that the other two have, and I think mystique really strengthens a Robert Eggers movie (including the dialogue as you’ve mentioned). However, I did feel very entertained throughout with the cinematography and the direction. I certainly understand your criticism, all your points are fair, and thank you for watching!!

[@peternguyen2908]

I love all your videos, especially how you lay out your points at the beginning and watched The Father, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Hereditary, The Witch, Drive My Car, and a few other movies after watching your videos. I love your breakdowns and wish I had your skill in analyzing and appreciating films.

[@lucasblue20]

@@peternguyen2908 wow thank you, it means so much to hear you enjoyed all of those! You probably do have the same skill as me, I’m just another film fan haha thank you so much for keeping up and enjoying! More to come in July!!

[@telepathicteddybear]

Not my favorite film. Maybe I was expecting perfection after the lighthouse since it's one of my favorite horror films. Can't wait for your analysis of everything, everywhere, all at once. I loved that movie!

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah honestly the first time around, I enjoyed it but wasn’t as crazy about it as I thought I would be because it was so simplistic narratively, but the second time around it all clicked with me on what the film seemed to be going for. Everything Everywhere was just fantastic immediately haha it really hits the ground running, and I’m so glad it’s doing well financially. I think it drops on VOD on June 7, so I’ll order a digital copy and get started once it’s out. I’m hyped! Thank you so much for watching and keeping up!!

[@NazarovEgor]

I’ll watch later. Just come over to LIKE first of all.

[@lucasblue20]

Haha thank you! Hope you enjoyed the film!!

[@ilfurlano1228]

A very christian analysis of a very pagan movie.

[@PerryWidhalm]

Yes!

[@blackforest825]

Umm, I found the movie to be very hollow or at the very least univolving. All this analysis didn't quite re-assure me because we're supposed to have figured it all out while watching, not on youtube weeks later. It's all so pretentious.

[@ilfurlano1228]

yeah, this movie is not for ordinary people