Excellent adventure in a much overlooked movie.

Rating: 9/10 (6 October 2005)

13th Warrior is not your average run of the mill adventure movie. Seeing it for the first time may have the viewer get lost in the odd language used and the spotty action. But if you're a fan of fantasy novels, games etc then this movie is perfect. Everything is laid out with a good story and great heroes.
13 warriors are sent to rescue a northern territory from it cannibal neighbours. Working with terror the cannibals dress as animals and attack like them. Hiding in the mist and striking out at night. The 13 warriors arrive to the village and immediately set upon an adventure to save the king and his people.
I loved this movie for the diverse heroes and the humanity and reality of the story. Nothing makes these warriors special other than the fact that they are veterans of battle. Being men of the north they are brawny and big so it gives a nice image of a heroic warrior.
If you are the type of movie person who loves movies like American Beauty, Mystic River, The Piano this movie is not for you. But if you're into the historic/fantasy/adventure films like Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Scorpian King then this movie is a must see.