The Northman - historically accurate? 

One of the things I love about the folks at Grimfrost is their attention to historical accuracy in all their products. So, when they endorse a movie (or anything, really) you know it will be good.

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This movie was already looking like a 'have to watch', now to hear this, I've made it a 'must watch', and more than one viewing I think.

The imagery was fantastic, definitely a big screen movie

I can’t wait to go and watch this movie when in comes our in Australia this week, I’ve been waiting months for this movie. Thank you for making this video :)

I actually hadn't made up my mind if I was going to watch this movie yet. I will definitely go now.

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Ive been so absolutely hyped about this movie ive been damn near ready for my own Berserkr ritual just to go watch it lol the attention to historical accuracy is what REALLY intrigues me. Of course who doesnt love dark gritty violence but the fact that Eggers put so much effort into representing as much as we know about the times and peoples is awesome. Cant wait for the 22nd! SKÅL!

This is exactly what I kept thinking throughout the film. They paid extremely close retention to cultural and religious history in an effort to make things feel authentic.

I listened to someone call this the definitive Viking movie. Someone else likened it to epics from long ago, films like Laurence of Arabia and Ben-Hur. My small town theater didn’t get Northman :( but my anticipation for this movie is sooo high! It’s the only movie that would have actually gotten me into a theater since the pandemic began, but I can settle for watching it at home in the dark with my own popcorn haha

I've been eagerly awaiting this film, definitely looks very promising and i'm impressed with their attention to detail from what I have seen so far. Thank you-- Skal!

I was so impressed with the Younger Futhark Runes used at the different changes in the parts of the movie. Ulfhedinn ritual rocked me. The sacrifices ... personal and obligitory was moving. It is on my top ten all time now!

I can't wait to watch this movie. I usually never go see films in theaters, but I'm going to see this tomorrow in honor of my best friend. We were both really excited about this film, and we couldn't wait to watch it. Unfortunately he passed away today. I will watch this movie in his honor, and imagine seeing him again in Valhalla!

Thank you for the details, descriptions & information about the movie. I want to see Northman even more now! You & Grimfrost do our people proud!!!!

After seeing the VVitch and how historically accurate the environment and people were I just knew this movie was going to be amazing!

I got my tickets for me and my daughter, opening night for usa which is the 21st of April. I can't wait for it.

Wow I seem to have been removed from Facebook page because I happen to think the clothes in the trailers look larp lol it's that bad when you can't even have an different option any more

Thanks for the heads up! I will give the movie a watch.

The pacing/script/storytelling was off. That was the issue we had. Historically everything else was incredible!

That figure with the helmet to me looks like the representation of Odin since i know Berserkers were devoted to the Mad One.

I was expecting a lot after watching the trailer and I wasn't disappointed. I love viking history though I wouldn't call myself an expert by any means. But everything just seemed right about this film and how they filmed the imagery of the viking beliefs was brilliant. The one question I do have is that I thought the vikings where quite 'nice' with their slaves in comparison with other cultures? The soundtrack was awesome

Thank you Grimfrost for your views and information. Now I must board the karve and row row row to see this movie.

It's what we all wanted Valhalla Rising to be. It's as much a historic piece as a window into the worldview of the past. Your ancestors would recognize this story and they would respond kindly to it.

What a relief. It's hard not to expect inaccuracies, but I think we can trust Grimfrost

I wasn't thrilled to see it in the beginning. I was expecting another Vikings or Last Kingdom. I was blown away by the entire film. I saw it twice in one day. It's exactly the type of period piece modern cinema needed to truly represent that time.

I researched some of my Rus ancestry years ago and remember learning about dog warriors. I was quite pleasantly surprised to see the dog/wolf rituals depicted so accurately

Could the file marks on their teeth be the result of using their teeth as a tool? The Inuit people traditionally used their teeth for various tasks, so perhaps our Viking ancestors did as well. P.S. the background scenery in your video looks just like standing on a hill overlooking one of The Great Lakes where I live.

I have concerns about the effect that this movie will have on the modern recreation of the living religion. The examples in this movie, historical or otherwise were not the norm for the daily life of the Norsemen or how they honored the gods. Unfortunately many new to the path will look at this as some sort of historical recreation and attempt to parody it in ceremony. I think it will set the modern practice of the religion back, along with the optics from the outside, once again stunting our legitimacy, just as the Vikings series did. Now we will have to suffer through a literal circus sideshow (like shield biting, grunting, howling and vulgar displays) at any public rituals we attend. It becomes less about honoring the gods and more about playing berserker for people who didn't have the discipline to become real warriors in this life. It is unfortunate for those of us that contribute to the understanding of the religious practice from a modern perspective. Your review is spot on IMHO, so don't take my remarks as criticism of you or the movie, I enjoyed it for the most part. Just concern for the future of Asatru at the hands of those who cannot separate the fantasy from the living modern religious practice. I wonder what Sveinbjorn would have thought of this.

Thank you Arve! I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this film, and your words justify that.

It felt very very real. Like you could jump into that world. The details were amazing.

My favourite film - the more times you watch it, the more detailed and exciting examples of accuracy are revealed. It's impossible to take it all in even after many viewings.

I am actually very glad that you put this video up guys, because I almost did not want to watch it because I am sick and tired of the really terrible depictions of Vikings all over the place. This makes me smile. It makes me happy to know that this is something that will be historically more accurate than anything else that's come out. And the fact that it has these details from actual artifacts and historical events makes me smile even more! I'm going to go ahead and go see it

Thank you for this. Because of your review I will watch this movie. I was hesitant to watch because I was worried I would spend more time yelling at the screen about inaccuracies than enjoying it.

I see the inspiration from Jackson Crawford’s videos from “beautiful Colorado” but showing Scandinavia in the background. I really like the format!!! It makes me homesick and full of emotions!But you NEED to have the face of the speaker much better lit and closer to the camera. Let the background environment be in the background.

the perhaps interesting thing about the Icelandic Saga it is based on is that it was also Shakespeares inspiration for Hamlet

Grim and Frosty! Thanks for the informative vid. :)

The sword basically says Draugr on it. Which is amazing. Also I remember the backlash of people who don't delve into this history stating the valkyrie was wearing braces and instantly gave bad pre thought to it.

Hello one question How historically correct is the Viking priestess outfit? That "crown of feathers" that looks like an Aztec plumed crown really existed in the viking world????

So the viking leader isn't played by an old back woman... Maybe I will be able to actually watch and enjoy it.

I look forward to watching it. Thank you brother

Survive the jive made a great clip about the movie.

I'm definitely seeing this movie. I want to support as much as I can. Thank you Grimfrost for this video.

By 2:03 I wish to see it! I wish we did sadly went to dumbeldor fantasticbeast II ;( I will this week.

I knew the Northman was going to be a good movie, from how it was portrayed alone. I loved the Draugr scene, especially. By far, I thought was one of the best scenes in the whole movie.

The "Vikings" ie. Pirates, made up a fairly small percentage of Scandinavian people. Most were peaceful craftsmen, tradesmen, fishermen or small scale farmers. The Vikings were merciless, greedy butchers for the most part. They were like modern day maximum security convicts but worse. Like all lawless adventurers, society has romanticized them in film and literature.

Shakespeare used this saga of Amled when he wrote Hamlet.

Great analysis Grimfrost... We need more accurate representations of our ancestors and culture... There is a Renaissance happening and the spirit of Wodin is awakening again...

Gonna go see it tonight at the drive-ins.

I already bought advance tickets to see it on opening night and I can't wait!

The Norse people changed the world in so many ways, they were incredibly advanced for their time

I loved the music more than anything about this movie....it's just Eggers interpretation of a Saga story.

Saw it in theaters, not really a fan of action movies i loved his previous movies though, but for an action movie this is top notch.

I loved the movie I wish there was more

Thank you for the recommendation Grimfrost!😉

The movie not only mixes the Hamlet plot with Beowulf, it is a rare display of beauty, violence and the mythic atmosphere of ancient norse times. It is as confusing to our brains, as bumping into an ancient ruin and digging an ancient artifact. It really transports you to ancient times, with all the mystery of ancient beliefs, presence of ancient gods and the "unknown" all around. It is one of my top favorite Viking movies.

The movie is a masterpiece and the best film I have seen in years. Going to watch a second time next week. Unfortunately, the film seems to be doing poorly in theaters and based on when I viewed it I can confirm there were only about 5 other people in the entire theater in a large city.

Thanks alot Grimfrost, I can't wait to check it out!!!

I couldnt disagree with this analysis more the bar is just very very low maybe this is only the beginning of something actually better, but otherwise Ive seen it done better for ages in other ways

I have seen this movie 3 times. It’s an masterpiece. Robert Eggers did it again. He went over the top with historical accuracy. Nailed the hell out of it. These days almost every movie is some woke forced diversity trash propaganda. This movie is different. It’s like an epic cinema from 1950s

Overall looks great, and good assessment, accept the horns. Yes, the horns were from pre viking Scandinavia. This was perpetuated by opera etc. to the point most ppl. think it is real. Having said that Vikings on History Channel had lots of liberties, yet I still lived it, and this movie seems like they tried to be accurate.

Just came from the movies, amazing effort, movie was near perfect, thank you personally for the review, keep up the great work u guys do.

I was already plannin on goin and watchin but now I absolutely have to

I will be watching it coming friday, so I won't be playing this video (yet). Excited to finally see it! Hopefully, it won't be a disappointment.

What about dark, gritty and a bleak outlook on life is historically accurate and what is an artistic choice that has become a cliché decades ago?

Cant wait to buy the dvd

This movie was so incredible to watch! Def everyone alive should see this movie in the theatre.

Excellent movie. Thank you for the commentary. Cheers.

this fucking film is golden !!!!!!! epic!!!!! the use of a singular camera in a 2 and a half hour film is astonishing.. everything about this film is just dont so damn well and is thought out so well.. so many favourite scenes but i wont spoil anything .. go see this fucking film !!!!!

I love the history of my ancestors across the sea, but your description kind of creeped me out. I guess I need to watch the movie.

Loved the film I bought it after seeing it in the theater.

Though it might be like “vikings valhalla” and was going to skip it, thanks for this will definitely give it a watch now.

theres no question there is a lot of ignorant hollywood foolishness. any nerd can read lore and transpose easter eggs - whether a comic universe or our own historical one. but audiences have always fallen for cheap tricks the reality is there are many unrealistic scenes

I question the accuracy of a few things in the trailer. I'm sure they did research and I'm not claiming to be an expert... however. Him running around without a shirt, dual wielding, the vitki or whatever he is suppose to be having the Ægishjálmur on his forehead. A lot can be said about him. I mean they do mention the helm of awe (or terror depending on translation) in Völsunga saga in the 13th century and that it should be on the brow makes sense too. However the actually image as far as I know only appear in the 1600s. In both cases its after the Viking era. Then the turtle shell broaches. Perhaps they are suggesting he practices Seiðr as you mentioned and he is cross dressing but I've got mixed feelings about this. On a whole I'm not sure how I feel about the trailer but will probably watch it regardless.

Comes out on my birth day. What a epic b day present for me.

Going to watch this with my Grimfrost helmet on.

The historical accuracy and cultural references of this movie are an honour to the ancestors and the gods.

I saw this movie with one of my friends and my wife. It was great! It's a movie that'll put hair on your chest.

Robert eggers is a phenomenal movie maker. If this movie is as good as his movie the witch was then I will be happy.

I am now wanting to see this movie. The people that is trying to erase the Viking history. I am happy to see these films come out. I know it will be good if Grimfrost is endorsing it

I bought this movie on Blu-ray after watching it all alone in the theater. It’s dark and brutal and so so so amazing. Hail the Æsír!

Loki gets on Odin about dressing like a woman, but gives birth to a horse... :P

Going to see it as soon as possible 👍

I am so glad for your input butt you may want to correct the transcription of the video it is quite atrocious. . I bought the movie, and was gifted it also. Unfortunatekly was unable to see it in theatres

Thanks a lot for the recommendation, sounds really good 🤘

Northman was a badass movie definitely a collector

I thought the same thing too. Excellently done. Just like you said.

Is the scene where the son and king act like dogs in a ritual, realistic?

How about a Dane making himself a slave just to kill his uncle? I don't find this in history. A Viking would have raised an army and built boats and then went after his uncle.

I'm so pumped to watch it!!

Couldn't ever get my movie made.....so I guess this will have to do.....lol!!

If it has your blessing then I have to see it!

Nicely done... cheers

I need/have to go and watch it today👍, thank you.

Great video, thank you for the insight, Skål💀🍻

Viking am I....this is a great movie.

How about glima? How can you have a great viking movie without the thing that made the Vikings so great; their martial art?

Great Movie i Ioved it it Put a smile on my Face Odin and The Gods Are Smiling Upon This Masterpiece i Been a Norse Pagan For 6 Years and I love it Skal Hail Odin Hail The AllFather! 🐺💪🍻Ulfhednar!

I just want to comment on another video here. One that i did not see.. Why did i not see it? Because the comments was turned of. I think there is a lot of people like me that do not care to even start to see a video where we can not give a comment. I just wanted to say this in hope that you will not turn of the comments on videos without thinking twice in the future. I think most people are being tired of the cancel culture we see growing so fast this day.

I will with that recommendation!

Nice to have the view of non-Scandinavians make a move about past Norsemen just asking who butters your bread