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An Origin Story That Brings the Thunder
Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/08/2020
Origin stories are a dime a dozen these days - because, you know, every hero needs one - even those we know so well. Thus director André Øvredal has a task set out before him: how to make a compelling origin while crafting a likewise story. And while Mortal falls into some familiar territory along the way, for the most part it does manage to stand out from the crowd.
The set-up is thus: Eric (Nat Wolff) is having a tough time. He's hiding in the wilds of the Norwegian woods, supporting a rather injured leg and stealing what he needs from a nearby town. However, everything changes when a group of teens harasses him - leading to a sudden death and shortly thereafter, incarceration. Enter Christine (Iben Akerlie), a psychologist who is tasked with learning the truth about what happened …
