A useful but uneven turn from Karl Júlíusson

Looking just at Karl Júlíusson's work as Production Design, there is a clear point of view in the performance. Even in crowded scenes, the performance keeps a clean line through the story. The choices are controlled without feeling mechanical, which makes the character easy to trust. There is enough texture in the quieter beats to make the role feel lived in. It adds value without trying too hard to dominate the film. What works best is the balance between restraint and clear emotional intention. It is not the whole reason to watch the film, but it meaningfully improves the experience.