The Northman is the best film of the year so far

Of course Harry Styles has already copped the Gucci Adidas Gazelles [Image]( [the northmen]( The Northman is the best film of the year so far Following the world premiere in London last night, first reactions to Robert Eggers' Viking epic The Northman are calling it 2022's first blockbuster masterpiece Jack King Isn't it funny. Less than a week after the release of Morbius, a [dismal testament to the present state of Hollywood filmmaking](, comes the premiere of a shining studio feature markedly antithetical to said current default. A Viking revenge story with many a devilish twist, The Northman is fresh, challenging, engaging, and stunningly rendered. It's formally daring, brutal, neck-choppingly viscious, visceral, slathered in blood, dunked in lava, and boasts all of the intrigue of a Jacobean epic — all while remaining an accessible affair. Where in the hell did these movies go? The formal review embargo is yet to lift, so you'll have to wait for our full take. But initial reactions on social media have been emphatically positive across the board, with many describing it as one of the best films of the year so far and, most certainly, the year's first great blockbuster. Here are some of our favourite first takes from across the Twittersphere. [KEEP READING]( MORE FROM GQ TRAINERS [Of course Harry Styles has already copped the epic Gucci Adidas Gazelles]( Worn in the promo shots for his latest single As It Was [Of course Harry Styles has already copped the epic Gucci Adidas Gazelles]( INTERVIEW [Harry Trevaldwyn, Instagram's young prince of comedy, is headed for the big time]( Social media’s funniest comic has moved on to IRL stardom – dropping improv in Judd Apatow’s new film and landing a role in the starry British redo of Call My Agent! [Harry Trevaldwyn, Instagram's young prince of comedy, is headed for the big time]( LIFESTYLE [13 golf brands to improve your handicap (and look good doing it)]( Look the part and play the part [13 golf brands to improve your handicap (and look good doing it)]( [Vogue Cover]( [Get your trial offer of 3 issues for £1 + FREE home delivery + FREE INSTANT ACCESS to the digital edition]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW]( INTRODUCING... GQ Recommends GQ’s edit of all the best products, deals and launches, from fashion and grooming to tech, home and fitness, delivered straight to your inbox in our new newsletter [SIGN UP NOW]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Vero]( [Instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( | [View Online]( Queries about this email? Contact datacontroller@condenast.co.uk Condé Nast Publications 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JU © The Condé Nast Publications Ltd [Our Privacy Policy](