The 13th Warrior
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42 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Starring: Antonio Banderas
  • Summary: Ibn Fahdlan (Banderas), an important emissary who is banished from his homeland, comes across a band of Norse warriors who coerce him into joining them when they are summoned to fight mysterious creatures legendary for consuming every living thing in their path. Eventually surrounded by the frightening and ferocious foe, Ibn must conquer his personal fears and help battle the illusive invaders who emerge out of the shroud of fog in the black of night. (Touchstone Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    The most unexpectedly audacious, exhilarating, wildly creative adventure thriller I've seen in ages.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Foreman
    75
    A deeply pleasurable, old-fashioned blood-'n'-guts adventure film.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Paul Malcolm
    60
    For the most part it delivers the goods.
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    Lumbering from one expensive set piece to the next without taking the time to tell us a story that might make us care.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. unrepentant
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was butchered by the Disney editors- a shame. There's just barely enough continuity in the story line to keep it afloat. Nevertheless, we enjoyed it immensely. Yeah, you'll have to 'suspend belief' for a while and extrapolate a little to make up for the editing. Ahmad ibn Fadlan meets the Seven Samurai, or another "Dirty Dozen" that includes a 'fish out of water'.

    Originally, this was a 2+ hour movie. Hopefully, someday the original version with come out on DVD or BR. A long-shot pipe dream considering Disney owns the rights and it lost money in its' theatrical release.    … Expand
  2. Kritical
    10
    This is one of the top movies of all time. It's greatness is not measured in a single viewing but in multiple viewings. It is one of the few movies I watch over and over again, each time with more pleasure. Most movies do not inspire repeated viewings, but this one does. I've checked all my friends and they all have a copy of this movie and all feel the same way. Although upon first viewing you may indeed think it is a 7 out of 10, you will find this movie sticks with you and quickly grows on you making it that rare 10 out of 10.
    Watch it. I don't give spoilers you can find them on the net if you really want them.
    I mean it watch it.
    stop reading and go rent, buy, borough or steal it.... don't steal it... it's Christmas, so be good!    … Expand
  3. vibor123
    10
    The most unexpectedly audacious, exhilarating, wildly creative adventure thriller I've seen in ages. the movie is very good, dont mind the critic, anyone who likes action, comeday and vikings there is just no better film… Expand
  4. Tokyochuchu
    6
    The 13th Warrior is a nice little flick about Norsemen badassery. They clang swords, best man and beast and drink mead 'till vallhalla come. Not much to say beyond that except I thought it was fun.… Expand

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