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"The Northman" was a powerful experience for me in theaters at the time. I remember the chills I felt during the Valkyrie scene or the berserker ritual scene. I remember feeling the sophisticated atmosphere of an elevated film, and it was my first time seeing a great Viking film in theaters. Rewatching it at home now, I realize that Robert Eggers' work was truly incredible: the spectacular direction that often reminds me of Kubrick's, the beautiful cinematography that captures the atmosphere of Scandinavia, and of course, the script that offers a profound reflection on revenge. Furthermore, the performances are also spectacular; Anya Taylor-Joy is simply enchanting, and Alexander Skarsgård is also spectacular. For those who are a fan of Viking stories or simply grew up watching the "Vikings" series, like me, they certainly miss great Viking works in cinema, and Robert Eggers offered a wonderful gift for those who needed a great Viking film in theaters.

"The Creator" is far from perfect, but it conveys such honesty in its atmosphere that it's impossible not to connect with the film. It's increasingly rare to find a sci-fi film that conveys a profound meditation these days, and while "The Creator" doesn't convey this profoundly, it's certainly more interesting than the pseudo-sci-fi works released today. The world created by Gareth Edwards may not be very original, but it is well-constructed and beautiful. The script is imperfect, full of plot holes and superficialities, but the overall experience isn't hindered by this; the atmosphere remains powerful, and Hans Zimmer's score continues to uplift our souls. For all sci-fi fans who miss sci-fi with a well-built atmosphere and that sophisticated feeling that only sci-fi can offer, then "The Creator" is a truly compelling work. A beautiful work by Gareth Edwards.