The Northman - Lot of really incredible parts to see on the big screen but definitely not up to par with Eggers' other two films. The characters didn't seem to really connect with their actions or what's happening in a weird way, maybe the brutality played a role in this. Still really enjoyed the ritual scenes, a great deal of the action, some of the more poetic moments, and a few of the turns they threw into the movie (by way of heavy exposition and random yelling). Worth seeing. 7/10
Arrebato (Rapture) - You can really see this film's influence on Lynch and Cronenberg. The atmosphere of this movie is wild, very hazy and dingy yet vibrant and colourful, which leads to an awesomely disorienting experience that puts you right there with the characters. Loved the reflexive twists and mass of incredibly memorably scenes. 9.5/10
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