Satisfying.

Rating: Null/10 (17 July 2002)

THE 13TH WARRIOR is based on the book by Michael Crichton, the author of JURASSIC PARK. And, yet again, he has decided to create another film about man-eating monsters. Only this time, he slaughters the epic Beowulf in the process. This film fits right into the category along with JURASSIC PARK, ANACONDA, LAKE PLACID and all of those other killer monster flicks out there. Only, this one is more like a film that would later come to inspire BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF. Which was also basically a repeat of SLEEPY HOLLOW and FROM HELL.
Antonio Banderas, who I had never of before this, does a decent acting job. The film is believable enough with the creatures displayed wonderfully. My only problem is that I couldn't figure out one damn person's name or tell you who was who. Omar Sharif? Couldn't tell you who he was. Maybe next time, they could actually get some more famous people to star in their movies. Especially since this is such a big budget film. Other than that, I can't find once shred of un-originality. Just take this film as a basis and make it a little better, and you'd have had a great film on your hands. THE 13TH WARRIOR gets 4/5.