No more Mr. Ego

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 2003)

This movie has been a real turn around for me. I have always seen Antonio Banderas as Mr. Ego (like Bruce Willis and Stephen Segal) and couldnt stand watching his little snear or smart comments but here was a nice test of acting skills. From learning a new language and accepting anothers religion he took it to the max. Plus all the other warriors were twice his size, tends to put him into perspective I guess.
But do not forget the other 12 Warriors, the Filthy (literally) Cannibals, the sexy mistress nor the background imagery. Buliwyf did an outstanding job in leadership to the group until the bitter but victorious end. Each of the group knew there place which was a specialty in sword fighting, tracking, and so on. This type of team makes you wanna run to the nearest Renaissance Faire, pick up a few big boys and have your own adventure.
This movie brings back the way movies used to be where it grabs your vision likes blinders and wont let you get up to pee until the ride is over.