FL_Ag1998 said:
Its a great movie if you're into Eggers' type of filmaking and stories he likes to tell. I am, so I liked it. But I also loved The Witch and Nosferatu (didn't like The Lighthouse).
But the majority of people want to see a Vikings tv show type of action and storytelling, and that's likely what they expected going into it when they saw "Ooo, vikings!" in the trailer. Hence the "artsy fartsy" reactions.
Same. I think I will continue to buy whatever Eggers is selling. But I do think that his films, the diolague especially are not for the mass audience, which is probably why it wasn't well received. I'm not calling "you" dumb, but if you don't pay attention, and use your brain, it might be hard to fully enjoy this film. I always suggest subtitles for his films.