The Northman

Seems like we are in the midst of a  "Shakespeare-esque" revival in Hollywood. This week we take a look at Robert Eggers' historical action drama, The Northman. Movie Info Directed by: Robert Eggers Written by: Sjón and Robert Eggers Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang and Anya Taylor-Joy Plot: Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow -- save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.