Now Read the Book

Rating: 8/10 (6 September 1999)

Having read "Eaters of the Dead" (now being marketed as the 13th Warrior for continuity sake) I was very pleased with how well the film was adapted. The story line is explained in far more detail (of course) and the fact that Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan is in fact a real historical figure is one of the most fascinating aspects of the book.
Despite the fact that Antonio Banderas cannot escape his Spanish accent (making him a very unique Arab) I found the film fascinating. The only drawback for me was the fact that I know intimately the area where they filmed it, loosing a little of the romance of it for me.

The whole thing was a very satisfying adaptation of a fascinating story. If you enjoy the film, read the book, if you liked the book, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the film.
All in all a good film.