While I wanted to feel really bad for Fjolnir I remembered what he did to his brother and his brother's kingdom almost purely out of petulance. Then he lost the kingdom anyway so it he proved also that he had no real ability in ruling either. Always felt odd when traitor's felt they could escape consequences simply by forgetting them.
while fjolnir did, very deliberately, and without much remorse betray his own brother and attempt to kill his child, you can't help but feel like he was manipulated by amleth's mother to do so. this story is so multilayered and I enjoy it, because anyone can determine their own take on the backstory.
In Elder and Younger Eddas and in sagas, women routinely instigate and manipulate men into committing dangerous and often questionable acts. It is a kind of plot pattern in old Scandinavian folklore and literature.
His resentment over being a bastard definitely played a role as well. All in all, it seems like Fjolnir and Gudrun love each other very much but also bring out the absolute *worst* in one another.
I think she was a victim in her own story. Vikings weren't exactly the greatest people. Her entire family in Normandy was probably murdered and she was kidnapped and married without her consent. Of course that would lead to trauma and resentment towards Amleth's father.
@@Anonymous07192 Yeah but see this is where modern wokeness is harmful. Is what happened to her horrible and inexcusable? Yes. But is what she did also horrible and inexcusable? Also yes. Her trauma isn't an excuse for her actions
@@OutrageIsNow I too had an emotional connection to this greater than just about any other film. The primal soul of this story was extremely powerfully portrayed.
There is another evident Shakespearean motif in this scene. There is Lady Macbeth, whispering to Macbeth's ear, telling him tokeep it together, to man up and show power and control while he was losing his mind after seeing Banquo's ghost.
The fact that he gets so tired once he thinks the fight is over makes much sense, if you ever get into this level of Furor you will understand it, sometimes after such an absurd boost of adrenaline you even pass out, happened to me once after fencing.
@Gery9999 this movie was made incorporating the whole saga of Amleth, which isn't just a single story, and also incorporating elements from Shakespear's Hamlet. The original saga ends differently (though Amleth always dies in the end) and the uncle as the main adversary aspect is from Hamlet
3:49 - where does she go? After she saves him you can see she has clean clothes and at least one horse. Not sure how she was able to get these items and hide out, especially now that she is known to be part of the plot.
I stg every time I see this scene I can't help but see the scene where a much younger Alexander Skarsgård playing a vampire rips out someone's heart and drinks from the aorta like a straw
Fjolnir was a very self-absorbed and irrational man. Murdering a brother who treated him well, not being able to judge his brother's wife properly for the maniacal fiend she was, and raising a son who was quite spiteful at heart.....deeply flawed man.
Overall, it's an enjoyable story and this is an interesting (an savage) clip, but I have to remark that Nicole Kiddman just sticks out badly. There's not one wrinkle, blemish or otherwise imperfection in her face. It just takes away from the authenticity evidenced by the looks of the other actors, their clothes, the field, the weather... Same goes for Ms. Taylor-Joy
yeah because the king wants an old hag for a wife?? even if you don’t see the obvious wrinkles, in a movie with undead warriors and supernatural events galore, who’s to say she didnt use magic to keep herself looking younger?
@@ingolfringolfrson1577 In Europe, heart of many (important) persons was buried in different place than the body. In Egypt during mummification the internal organs were removed and placed in special pots. Thus it depends on time and culture. I'd say that it was rather idea that body should be kept and buried together - living person equal to death one. That's why great humiliation was let someone be quartered and pieces of the body sent to various parts of the country.
Una película del near dental y la actriz con Botox en los labios ajjjjj. Por favor director de esta película, los efectos especiales podrían quitarle ese Botox aiaiaiaiaiai
@@mrcbi460 I have no idea what you're talking about and honestly wonder why you're even telling me any of this. Nobody gaf about spiderman in here wtf dude...
@@carteryuhhurr3334 the plot is the most simple one imaginable, a revenge tale. For the surrealism thats just Eggers style so maybe improve your film literacy when it comes to directors so you know what you're in for. I will concede the 2nd act slows considerably but its always moving everything is in service to the eventual payoff. This film has great natural scenery and the night scenes are lit so well. Its a modern classic that will stand the test of time and has an insane level of detail when it comes to the portrayal of Medieval Norse society and belief. Even the way the lines are crafted in certain scenes is just beautiful. If you want action this film gives it to you. Theres multiple fight scenes, if you want non stop action this movie was never for you. Rewatch Gladiator.
I love how Queen Gudrun yells, “Kill him!” without mentioning any names, so no matter who wins she can say “But I was talking to YOU the whole time!”
Oh nice catch!
@@aaronthompson192And I’m female, too…giving away gender strategy can get me kicked out of the union🫢
😐😶🌫️🫡
While I wanted to feel really bad for Fjolnir I remembered what he did to his brother and his brother's kingdom almost purely out of petulance. Then he lost the kingdom anyway so it he proved also that he had no real ability in ruling either. Always felt odd when traitor's felt they could escape consequences simply by forgetting them.
3:03
Amleth: 🤬
Olga: 😃
@Fischstix95
😆😂🤣
while fjolnir did, very deliberately, and without much remorse betray his own brother and attempt to kill his child, you can't help but feel like he was manipulated by amleth's mother to do so. this story is so multilayered and I enjoy it, because anyone can determine their own take on the backstory.
In Elder and Younger Eddas and in sagas, women routinely instigate and manipulate men into committing dangerous and often questionable acts. It is a kind of plot pattern in old Scandinavian folklore and literature.
His resentment over being a bastard definitely played a role as well.
All in all, it seems like Fjolnir and Gudrun love each other very much but also bring out the absolute *worst* in one another.
Made me laugh that he was overthrown by King Harald🤣
@@arthurjimenez9010 "Your Kingdom will not last." Aurvandil truly knew that Fjolnir was not king material.
She was the real villain. Sociopathic, power hungry manipulator. Willing to kill not only her husband but her son
I also love Olga's smile after he screams "I AM HIS VENGENCEEEEEEEE".
AND I. AM. HIS. VENGEANCE!!
Fjölnir is a pretty forgiving guy, because a lot of people in his situation would probably have kicked nose-less' ass for lying about killing Amleth.
havent laughed this hard in a while 😂
What gets me more is that he wears a helmet with a nose protector. What's he protecting?
@@jakeg3733 Thought he tried to hide the injury somewhat
@@jakeg3733maybe a choice by makeup to give them an easier time.
The mum is the real villain, literally manipulated everyone in the film
I think she was a victim in her own story. Vikings weren't exactly the greatest people. Her entire family in Normandy was probably murdered and she was kidnapped and married without her consent. Of course that would lead to trauma and resentment towards Amleth's father.
@@Anonymous07192 She’s from Brittany, not Normandy
@@KylerMC apologies, I got the two mixed up. I think "Normandy" may not have yet existed during the time of the movie.
@@Anonymous07192 Yeah but see this is where modern wokeness is harmful. Is what happened to her horrible and inexcusable? Yes. But is what she did also horrible and inexcusable? Also yes. Her trauma isn't an excuse for her actions
Women are always the villains, what other gender kills 50-60 million humans a year with no accountability.
2:53 - 3:00 his voice gives me goosebumps
I felt this movie in my bones. Great acting
My favorite movie. Hands down. It touched something primal in my soul
@@OutrageIsNow
I too had an emotional connection to this greater than just about any other film. The primal soul of this story was extremely powerfully portrayed.
They did an amazing job aging the characters. The attention to detail in this movie is amazing.
There is another evident Shakespearean motif in this scene. There is Lady Macbeth, whispering to Macbeth's ear, telling him tokeep it together, to man up and show power and control while he was losing his mind after seeing Banquo's ghost.
I also saw Gundrun as a good Iago to just about anyone's Othello.
The legend of Amleth is an old viking tale that inspired Hamlet
Hamlet Was inspired by the revenge Saga of Amleth.
Saga of Amleth was the main reference for Hamlet
god i love this movie so much. also olga is such a badass laughing with a knife to her throat
Sins of the father.
The fact that he gets so tired once he thinks the fight is over makes much sense, if you ever get into this level of Furor you will understand it, sometimes after such an absurd boost of adrenaline you even pass out, happened to me once after fencing.
Very good medieval movie.
Erm.
@@jillbill7752 he's right. This is a medieval movie, it takes place in 800 AD.
@@MrMatenizer It starts in 895AD
@@jillbill7752 Early medieval.
@@jillbill7752 Viking Era: Started in 793 AD and ended in 1066
Medieval era: Started in 500 AD and ended in 1500
So, they're technically right
Awesome reteling of the story of Hamlet.
Hamlet is inspired by this story
@Gery9999 Amleth is an old viking saga that predates Hamlet. Shakespear used Amleth as an inspiration when writing Hamlet
@Gery9999 this movie was made incorporating the whole saga of Amleth, which isn't just a single story, and also incorporating elements from Shakespear's Hamlet.
The original saga ends differently (though Amleth always dies in the end) and the uncle as the main adversary aspect is from Hamlet
Hamlet=
Amleth
Just move the H
One of my all time favourite movies
Just awesome
This is a horror movie told from the serial-killers point of view.
Nicole acted incredibly throughout the whole film
3:49 - where does she go? After she saves him you can see she has clean clothes and at least one horse. Not sure how she was able to get these items and hide out, especially now that she is known to be part of the plot.
She stole them from the farm while everyone was distracted with Thorir's funeral.
@@maxi1ification That makes a lot of sense actually, thanks.
I stg every time I see this scene I can't help but see the scene where a much younger Alexander Skarsgård playing a vampire rips out someone's heart and drinks from the aorta like a straw
How much botox do You want for this role?
Nicole Kidman: Yes
Fjolnir was a very self-absorbed and irrational man. Murdering a brother who treated him well, not being able to judge his brother's wife properly for the maniacal fiend she was, and raising a son who was quite spiteful at heart.....deeply flawed man.
I felt pretty stupid at the almost end of the movie when I finally realized this is the story of Hamleth from Shakespear.
If he could have unsheathed the sword, they all would have been dead.
They say and show earlier that it can’t be unsheathed in daylight
Viking Hamlet.
Celest and Perry Wright from Big Little Lies
Damn I didn’t know they had face surgeons back then for Nicole Kidman.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this! Everyone keeps talking about how good her acting was, but all I could focus on was her Botox face
Claes Bang is SO good in this movie.
Also a perfect husband material - will do anything for his lady. Yet the lady is pshycotic...
Perhaps he was right...but he should have waited until winter
I Don't understand why he didn't use his sword in the fight scene??
The sword is cursed. It can only be unsheathed at night.
@@wandering_arizona ohhh thanks
Overall, it's an enjoyable story and this is an interesting (an savage) clip, but I have to remark that Nicole Kiddman just sticks out badly. There's not one wrinkle, blemish or otherwise imperfection in her face. It just takes away from the authenticity evidenced by the looks of the other actors, their clothes, the field, the weather... Same goes for Ms. Taylor-Joy
Her accent definitely wasn’t doing her any favors either
Women aren't allowed to be portrayed as if they can age in hollywood
She looks busted in this movie, like an actual ghoul.
Maybe being the prettiest woman is why she's queen
yeah because the king wants an old hag for a wife?? even if you don’t see the obvious wrinkles, in a movie with undead warriors and supernatural events galore, who’s to say she didnt use magic to keep herself looking younger?
"Don't cry in front of the mexicans..."
Cliff Booth
Hear me out, I don’t think Fjolnir is that bad. Still bad, but the movie shows that he does have a heart. The mom is the true villain
Nah
At the heart of every great family conflict there is usually a manipulative woman
Is carving out the heart considered desecration in Nordic culture?
I mean in any or most cultures it’s generally not desired.
@@ingolfringolfrson1577 In Europe, heart of many (important) persons was buried in different place than the body. In Egypt during mummification the internal organs were removed and placed in special pots. Thus it depends on time and culture. I'd say that it was rather idea that body should be kept and buried together - living person equal to death one.
That's why great humiliation was let someone be quartered and pieces of the body sent to various parts of the country.
Yes, withouth his heart he would struggle in niflheim
The femur bone is actually most sacred
in any culture a dismembered body means an incomplete soul
ummmmm. Hamlet, anyone?
You know Hamlet is based on a saga, right? The character is called Amleth for crying out loud.
@Gery9999 It is, Amleth and Amleth Saga are old Icelandic legends that Shakespeare directly adapted into Hamlet.
Unsheathe the sword you smooth brain
if you watched the movie you would know the sword can be only drawn at night or in the gates of hel
@smellyreshala5378 yeah, i finally did lol. Oops
Nicole Kidman and her botched plastic surgery was by far the worst part of this movie
Eww he's his own mother's boyfriend
so scary and horrible
nicole kidmans face.....
Una película del near dental y la actriz con Botox en los labios ajjjjj. Por favor director de esta película, los efectos especiales podrían quitarle ese Botox aiaiaiaiaiai
Nicole Kidman was the perfect choice. Already looks like a monster.
Problem is I watched Vinland Saga first.
Elaborate.
Vinland saga sucks
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???
@@rizzo9748 No it doesn’t
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The fight scene was terrible lmao
true
Marvel better BatChest
Human beings don't interest me I like spiderman more
@@mrcbi460 Is that supposed to mean anything or no?
@@doriandundee9906 It just means that spiderman would have won the fight hands down. He's just bad
@@mrcbi460 I have no idea what you're talking about and honestly wonder why you're even telling me any of this.
Nobody gaf about spiderman in here wtf dude...
Just my opinion but i thought this whole movie was dumb asf
why
@@liamgibson8602 it was werid, boring, plot was everywhere, and just not enjoyable
@@carteryuhhurr3334 the plot is the most simple one imaginable, a revenge tale. For the surrealism thats just Eggers style so maybe improve your film literacy when it comes to directors so you know what you're in for. I will concede the 2nd act slows considerably but its always moving everything is in service to the eventual payoff. This film has great natural scenery and the night scenes are lit so well. Its a modern classic that will stand the test of time and has an insane level of detail when it comes to the portrayal of Medieval Norse society and belief. Even the way the lines are crafted in certain scenes is just beautiful. If you want action this film gives it to you. Theres multiple fight scenes, if you want non stop action this movie was never for you. Rewatch Gladiator.
@@liamgibson8602 not reading all that, mid 4/10😎
@@carteryuhhurr3334 of course you find it mid. You got a photoshop pic of an anime girl sitting right next to you 🙃
Another dum movie
why is it dumb
@@liamgibson8602 I'm 64 don't grab me 10 min I don't watch
@@jimloneso234 solid mature reason from a man of age. Good for you.
@@liamgibson8602 iv seen crusade movies, I really amazed documentary Chinese invent the best military crosbows
@@jimloneso234 We'll pretend like this last sentence made any sense.
cursed you are .a failing king you shall be