Excellent, almost an adaption of Seven Samurai

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2008)

Excellent film Great performance by Banderas. He can really dominate the screen, but doesn't here, which is important. Instead he serves as a witness to the heroics of the Vikings, who are played by folks most Americans will have never heard of. It's a great performance by the star because of its generosity.
Some commentators note that the film may have been edited badly. Perhaps. I certainly wouldn't have minded it being a bit longer.
I'm a big fan of the Seven Samurai, which may be the single most important action film of all time. While not a direct remake, this film parallels Seven Samurai to a strong degree, almost paying homage to the earlier masterwork.