Hold up...MY BELOVED WILLEM DAFOE STARS IN THIS MOVIE??? How come none of y'all ever informed me regarding that previously unknown and bizarre fact?!

In spite of bizarre screenwriting, directorial, and composing decisions sprinkled throughout the film's runtime, the overall presentation seamlessly displays a satisfying semblance of potency and authenticity. It's a weird acclamation from me, considering how I'm not familiar with the original work of the same title.
Where else could I express congratulatory feelings without mentioning Leonardo's charismatically ambiguous role as the titular Gatsby. His moments of persuasion, mystery, camaraderie with Tobey Maguire's character including the central cast, and rageful outbursts all…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
This rewatch granted me a better look into each character and actor's performance. One poignant moment that I've gained greater understanding behind the implications was during one of Terrance's best moments. This alluding to our main antagonist expressing natural, genuine, unexpectedly emotional distress relating to his past student's late death. Whom we actually find out was a suicide, that on any man's conscious would change someone for the worse or better.
We as the audience are truly enabled to connect…
Oof, that scene between Amleth and his mother nearing this film's end was very...uncomfortably unnerving and also kinda felt forced.
In spite of my highlighted detriment and among a several other pessimistic issues, THE NORTHMAN is a harrowing, compelling tale following a man's resolve to seek vengeance for his father and kingdom in which seamlessly invested me. Not just because of the pride I hold in my viking roots, but also the endlessly engaging setting, script, costume design, and acting from our central cast.
SERIOUSLY, WHY IS EVERY SINGLE SKARSGARD OFFSPRING AND RELATIVE SIMPLY FANTASTIC IN EVERY ROLE AND REGARD?!