The day before yesterday, the film “Varangian” appeared on the network with a portable Russian dubbing.
The film was directed by Robert Eggers, who received an award at the Cannes Film Festival for The Lighthouse. Also, the Icelandic screenwriter Sjona, who is responsible for “Dancing in the Dark” and “The Lamb”, took part in the creation of the picture.
We have already reviewed the movie and are in a hurry to share our impressions.
Valhalla is calling, but who will answer?
Only the lazy did not speak. However, the hype turned out to be more powerful than the picture itself. Perhaps the modern viewer has weaned from the perspective of cinema, or maybe it really didn’t work out very well? Let’s figure it out.
The Varyag was based on the legends and myths of medieval Denmark, set out in the chronicle of Saxo Grammar. Shakespeare used it when he wrote Hamlet.
In fact, if you read, then the plot of the film has already been described in general terms. In short, the king dies at the hands of his brother Fjolnir, and the son of the British Amleth, through French time, avenges him for the deceased.
In general, the plot is clear and quite simple. There are no revelations here. However, Eggers creates a plot spark and a really unexpected final twist. In the course of distribution, the general plot is expanded and refined with separate scenes that immerse viewers in the life of the Vikings. The dive is not very deep, but enough to get used to.
What infects here is precisely with what interest and passion the director approached numerous pictures. You are especially well imbued with what arises when you use Shakespeare’s quotations and syllables. True, it is sometimes duplicated, but in general they tried with the translation.
The only one that confuses me in exactly the right way.
45-year-old Alexander Skarsgard with Swedish roots seems to be suitable for the role of a Viking, but how can he looks awkward in the videos of young heroes. I also have questions for Nicole Kidman, who seems to be reluctant to squeeze emotions out of herself. Emotions can hardly be seen on her face, they are hidden behind numerous plastic surgeries.
In principle, it seems that the actors said “didn’t finish it”, only the secondary cast progressed more or less (although it should be the other way around, kamon).
True, there are good things too. Chemistry between Scargard and Aneidictor-Joy intervened. Particularly well felt in the contrast of education: an uncouth, beaten Viking and a fragile witch. They perfectly complement each other and make them attracted to the screen, the development of their storyline, exciting and intriguing.
I would like to say a special thank you to Skarsgård. Although he is not very outwardly in the near future, but in terms of acting, he is almost close. He literally squeezes himself to the maximum, tries to get into the drama, that is, he shows himself as a crazy beast, whose “tower was torn off”. The true Viking we deserve. Respect.
Thanks to the general game of actors, in front of you a true legend comes to life. In addition to this, you can add a masterful presentation of the material. During the whole time of watching, there was no feeling that I needed to chew something. History in the smallest detail is easy to read with every new minute.
It is also disappointing that the film was clearly intended by others. Eggers was accustomed to the birth of freedom, and faced with education budgets, he immediately became shackled by the framework of the funding school. They say that after the assumptions, the picture was re-imagined several times to please the audience.
Sometimes, in vain. Because the overall impression of the film turned out to be very mixed.
But what a performance!
On the technical side, I have almost no complaints.
Battles The screen is exciting, the special effects are not very many. Looks transparent as natural and effective as possible. Features in the scenery of the Middle Ages, with objects in recent times, the authors of the problem.
To the level of “Game of Thrones”, however, does not hold out. But for a movie with a budget of $90 million, it looks amazing. Such authenticity is difficult to achieve with not the largest (but not so small) wallets.
The work of the operator seemed in some cases controversial. He chooses strange angles and takes close-ups where it should not be (according to personal feelings). All in all, it just looks ok.
The soundtrack is also made at a high level. Where required, it happens faster and gives more emotions.
Watch? Why not
I can’t call Varyag a bad film. No, it’s not out of the question.
In general, the novelty was interesting, it has its own busy discussions on current topics, a good picture and a cool cast. However, everything sometimes looks strange and even stupid.
It’s a shame this movie failed at the box office. This film can be seen, but it is not recommended for absolutely everyone. It turned out to be too special, and the theme is not the most popular. It was necessary to let the author open up to the fullest, then, you see, the result would have changed.
Source: Iphones RU
