Favorable Review

Rating: 10/10 (24 September 1999)

I wish I was William Shakespeare because only he could say this right. There are some movies which tell a simple story and do it so well that you even after you've seen it you still seem to hold a piece of it with you. This was the effect the 13th Warrior had on me. Having not read the book, I had no idea what this film was about. I liked the premise: a group of people get together to defeat and evil presence which threatens the lives of an entire kingdom. This group stands up to the challenge and fights a truly wonderful battle. Full of mesmerizing scenery, wonderful costuming and truly amazing actors, this film was like reading a story using subtle images to express a very deep emotion. I found this film to be of great satisfaction. I compare it to Braveheart and Henry V (Mr.Brannaugh's version) and if you liked either of these please see the 13th Warrior. It is a Viking gem, expressing how accepting Vikings were and are as a culture. I look forward to the DVD release. This is surely a film I will be adding to my collection.