

The 13th Warrior

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
I don't understand why The 13th Warrior had such a bad time at the box office. Yes, there are a few plot holes and some things doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it's still a solid adventure story about men on a mission.
The reason was probably a stuck up “professional” critic that had a bad day, and the rest of the suck ups fell in line as they always do. The role of the newspaper critics are past due, and good riddance. There was and still is way too much “agenda” in their so-called reviews. I'm much more likely to trust reviews and ratings from the regular movie going public than I am the over paid piss ants that doom or praise a movie based on how much they get pampered by the studios, political leanings, religious beliefes etc. Thank God more and more people realize this.
Good action and acting, especially from Banderas and Storhøi. makes The 13th Warrior a forgotten gem in my book. Well worth the time investment.