![]() Surreal dream sequences similarly add fantastical lightness to the heavy unfairness of life on The Continent where all the villains are pitiable victims who seek to victimize others. ![]() The way Vesemir weightlessly leaps into battle elicits this feeling of ruthless optimism in the face of a depressing worldview where most of the characters are horribly killed in a petty preventable conflict. A mostly gray color palette is the dreary backdrop to artful violence, where monsters glide gracefully through the air to tear people into bright symmetrical blood splatter. Anime proves to be an effective platform to support the unique tone we’ve come to expect from Witcher-y content: a commitment to joy, love, destiny, and a youthful sense of fun, in a world dominated by the very worst of humanity. Heavy spoilers ahead, so unpack your childhood trauma, and enjoy one of the most endearing smooches in the history of fantasy, here are five thoughts on The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.Īfter a series of books, comic books, video games, and a live action television show, an animated movie prequel makes for an interesting addition to the Witcher Artistic Universe TM. Nightmare of the Wolf is an elegant continuation of this proud tradition, a balm for extreme times with a light touch. But don’t worry, there’s still gratuitous nudity. I’ve said this before: The Witcher franchise is somehow both a refreshing break from toothless sanitized fairy tales and from cynical heartless prestige television. ![]() It captures The Witcher’s distinct tone, reinforces its themes, and expands our understanding of Geralt’s present through Vesemir’s past. The bottom line is, if you enjoyed the series, you’ll enjoy this movie too. Good morrow, peasants, and welcome to our review of Netflix’s animated prequel film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
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