It should have been a great film!

Rating: 2/10 (28 December 2004)

The costumes, scenery, and the Viking actors were the the only good things about this movie. I love medieval and renaissance films and am willing to applaud anything half-way acceptable, but this one had little to offer beyond its supporting characters and visual appeal. The main actor, who played the Arab, totally lacked charisma. He seemed to be sleep-walking through much of the film, he was not well integrated, and his exploits seemed unbelievable. In most respects the writing, including both dialog and plot was uninspired and predictable. The focus of the film was confused. I did not know whether it was the story of the bland, non-sexy 13th warrior (too much makeup!) or a dramatic retelling of Viking myths. The writers, casting director, and director should have talked this one over a bit more.