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.

@maxdamagus

2 жыл бұрын

Or they have financial connection to the film. Don't be naive. And "bollocks" at them having historical accuracy in their products. Lmao.

@PlannedObsolescence

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxdamagus How would they have any financial connection to the film?

@maxdamagus

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlannedObsolescence As a source for props, and an easy way to get more publicity for the film from an established seller of viking related goods with a professional social media presence with outright cash. It's not longship science.

@Grimfrost

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxdamagus We have no financial connection to the film. The market for props for the movie is long gone, since it's already in theatres. This isn't even a review of the movie itself. Some will surely find it extremely good, whilst others will consider it one of the worst movies they've seen. Everybody has an opinion about everything today, which is why there's no point in making reviews. Reviews are nothing but subjective opinions worth exactly as much as somebody else's subjective opinion.

@daleeck4202

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxdamagus Haters got to hate.

The imagery was fantastic, definitely a big screen movie

Grimfrost needs more content. Weekly emails with stories or content. Anything would be cool

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.

@SaturdaySportsman

2 жыл бұрын

Grimfrost's endorsement seals the deal.

@LordOfSweden

2 жыл бұрын

It's really bad.

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 :)

@kaylag93

2 жыл бұрын

Update. Just watched the movie. It was so good, I want to watch it again

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

@whispersinthedark88

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, it seems that pretty much every time something like this comes out it ends up being historically inaccurate slander that misrepresents or rewrites our ancestral culture, beliefs, traditions, history etc. After playing the assassin's Creed Valhalla with their majority back Vikings and everyone being gay or bisexual, as well as having them yelling about how they are going to rape those they were raiding as if this was a normal and acceptable behavior within Norse society. And then seeing previews of an old black woman playing Jarl Hakon in the show ....I was done.This sort of shit is inexcusable and should be called out for what it is by those of us who care about the truth.

@wadejustanamerican1201

2 жыл бұрын

@@whispersinthedark88 Absolutely

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!

@PrismaticFitness

2 жыл бұрын

What did you think?

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

@stevemuzak8526

2 жыл бұрын

It is the best Viking movie ever made. Robert Eggers did it again. It’s absolutely stunning movie!

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!

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

You guys have the fastest shipping ever!

@cyberserk5614

2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who understands how the viking raids started: "Sir, can you recommend a fast shipping service?" 🤔

@horrorbusiness9592

2 жыл бұрын

@@cyberserk5614 FINALLY! 🙌🏻🤝🏻

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!

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

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

@stevemuzak8526

2 жыл бұрын

Robert Eggers is obsessed about historical accuracy. The Lighthouse was crazy accurate.

@LordOfSweden

2 жыл бұрын

It's terrible.

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!

@Daniel509476

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! ᚦᚢᚱ ᚢᛁᚴᛁ

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I look forward to watching it. Thank you brother

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

@Dovah21

Жыл бұрын

To address your concern about how they treated their slaves: It would really depend on their owner. The Old Norse were known for being kind of class-ist, and wouldn't really go out of their way to be kind to their thralls because of that. This is not to say that they would be purposefully cruel though, as that would breed resentment and make it all the more likely the thrall would snap and make an attempt on their owner's life. Thralls were viewed as property in a way similar to how a farmer would view a draft horse: they would do what's necessary to make sure they were fed well enough and kept safe, so they could produce work reliably. I'm sure there were some slave owners more disposed to kindness than others, but to my knowledge there's aren't a whole lot of direct accounts on slave owning practices from that period of history, so there's space for speculation but not much else.

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

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.

@criticviking

2 жыл бұрын

You should know that the top advisor of this movie have pretty much spent his most of his career on researching the scandinavians religion back then. gone through archelogical finds and all the sagas about it. Im pretty sure the portrayal of the religion is as good as it possible can be by the knowledge of what we have of early medieval scandinavians. If only we had a time machine too see whose more right. Some modern aesir or a Upsalla professor.

@northwoodskindred

2 жыл бұрын

@@criticviking I am well aware of the research that went into this, I do not dispute its accuracy just not happy about the effect in modern times for the ones that can't separate art from life. Everything in society and all modern religions has evolved to meet some modern standard, and if we practiced this way we would have a bunch of weirdos pissing in each other's mouth and howling at the moon, calling themselves shape shifters. We have to evolve as a religion to meet the modern standards of conduct and social norms. I dont have the answer, life imitates art and art should should always remain a free expression. It just makes it harder to help people find their way in such a muddy landscape. And I have have been studying and practicing this religion as long as many of the professionals have been studying the archeology. My criticism is not out of ignorance, only a concern from a different perspective. 20 years USMC, I have raided foreign shores in combat and might have a different perspective than a professor who has never called out to Odin for what could be the last time, under enemy fire. There is a connection in that you can't translate from an old text, or fully understand while driking a latte in the library.

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.

Thank you for the recommendation Grimfrost!😉

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

Going to see it as soon as possible 👍

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

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

I'm so pumped to watch it!!

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...

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

Thanks a lot for the recommendation, sounds really good 🤘

Excellent movie. Thank you for the commentary. Cheers.

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

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????

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.

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.

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

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

Cant wait to buy the dvd

Gonna go see it tonight at the drive-ins.

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

Nicely done... cheers

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

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

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

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

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.

Going to watch this with my Grimfrost helmet on.

I loved the movie I wish there was more

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.

I'm very excited.

@salubriousscratch3540

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t disappointed. Best film of the year!

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.

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

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.

@leonevelake

2 жыл бұрын

The movie goes for very basic interpretations ove everything despite the odd attempts at symbolism. They just run with the stories about shirtless feral berserkers and like many apply information about the kievan rus to the Scandinavians. The clothing , weapons and buildings are all well done but I wasn't impressed by the other depictions. It seeme like a better rendered version of modern era independent viking films.

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.

@TheBlindGuardian20

2 жыл бұрын

That is a pretty vague description LOL. Vikings were a job description but to say all of them were the same as hysterical too because you had Vikings from all over the place not just scandinavia. I think that was a pretty broad bold statement to make

@TKFKU

2 жыл бұрын

A small percentage of whom to this day are still remembered. When only their enemies wrote things down, long after the fact. Just hope your enemies think as much of you.

@Grimfrost

2 жыл бұрын

It is a general concensus today to call late Iron Age Scandinavians for Vikings. This is evident everywhere, even with world leading scholars and archaeolgists. It is a simple term that describes them with greater ease than "Late Iron Age Scandinavians partaking in expeditions abroad to raid". Languages and definitions develop and change with time. That is ok. The alternative word would be "Norse", which is a 16th Century Dutch word. The word Viking is better suited, since it is used as a noun to describe "Viking People" already in the 9th Century, as seen in the poem Widsith (lines 45-59): - Hroþwulf ond Hroðgar heoldon lengest sibbe ætsomne suhtorfædran, siþþan hy forwræcon wicinga cynn - (translation: Hroðulf and Hroðgar held the longest peace together, uncle and nephew, since they repulsed the Viking-kin)

@TheBlindGuardian20

2 жыл бұрын

@@Grimfrost I think the saddest part about history, is that the winners or those who end up having the skills are right and have their writings future red, or the ones who dictate how somebody was or is in the future. More is known as time goes on as you said. But it really tinges me the wrong way when not calling all so-called vikings, as it is known vaguely in a lot of people's minds as nothing but murderous Killers with no remorse and all they did was kill people and steal. You know, the main line of rape and pillage and that was all they were good for. I understand definitely not to romanticize a group of people. But to say that it is and always will be that Vikings themselves were nothing but murderers horrible people who did nothing, that's where I start to draw the line. There's a vast gray area in between and a lot of people who choose not to end of into the actual historical documentation or artifacts refuse to understand that. I love your channel! You guys seriously do so much for historical accuracies of the region and I love that. I just wish more people could be as acknowledged or at least understanding and considerate of the historical nature.

@leonevelake

2 жыл бұрын

@Steven Lowe Beyond the other comments nothing the common modern usage... I have seen a fair amount of academic debate as to the exact nature of the word and good amount suggesting that it didn't just mean pirates but anyone who went off to sea. If that's true the raiders, traders, mercenaries and explorers would all qualify

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

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.

Amazing

Hail grimfrost

I will with that recommendation!

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

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.

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 !!!!!

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

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.

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

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

Good!

❤

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!

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?

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

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

@whispersinthedark88

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was my sentiment as well. Oh and the tv show with their old black woman playing Jarl Hakon ...🤮 I had pretty much resigned myself to never watching any entertainment based around vikings or the wider Germanic tribes since they are so bad.

@John-996

Жыл бұрын

@@whispersinthedark88 Sounds Like AC Vahalla with all the Black Vikings.

@whispersinthedark88

Жыл бұрын

@@John-996 😂 yes that was terrible, I would like to remind those idiots what happens medically to dark skinned people who try to live in Nordic countries.....let's just say that the lack of vitamin D would have left them crippled and they would have eventually died out. Though I have recently watched Northmen and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. There were some stupid Hollywood moments but overall it was a good movie ...if not exactly historically accurate (which can drive me nuts and leave me yelling at the TV..🤣) . I would say give it a watch just don't spend a bunch of money on it until you know that you like it.

@John-996

Жыл бұрын

@@whispersinthedark88 Very True its intresting look at Vitamin D requirements for people who have darker skin. I did not even Think about that but more so the time period. There were people who actually complained about Kingdom Come not having any Black peoople even though in the time the game is set there would not be Any Black people there. if there was any It would be 1 at the very most.

@whispersinthedark88

Жыл бұрын

@@John-996 It's funny to me how so many people love the idea that we are all the same but we evolved for very different climates and conditions and that cannot be undone by wishful thinking, or rewriting history...lol

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 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.

Northman was a badass movie definitely a collector

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!

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

I absolutely love love love this movie ❤

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

@EmilReiko

2 жыл бұрын

Probably, there is hints pointing toward it spread throughout the litterature and archaeology

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

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

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

The best movie i have seen in years .

What a great movie

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.