Rotten
Michael Crichton's story is underdeveloped and narrow in range, resulting in a tale more curious for its odd confluence of elements than for their edifying deployment.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
The 13th Warrior
Prey for the living.
1999 · 1h 42m · R
Action, Adventure, History
Directed by
John McTiernan
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John McTiernan Director
- Antonio Banderas as Ahmad Ibn Fadlān
- Diane Venora as Queen Weilew
- Dennis Storhøi as Herger the Joyous
- Vladimir Kulich as Buliwyf
- Daniel Southern as Edgtho the Silent
- Clive Russell as Helfdane the Fat
- Omar Sharif as Melchisidek
- Mischa Hausserman Cast
- Anders T. Andersen Cast
- Richard Bremmer Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
34%
Tomatometer
Rotten
At its best, this achieves the beauty and grandeur of a Kurosawa epic -- at its worst, however, it feels like a Python remake of The Vikings.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Rotten
The film is fascinating to watch, but I can hardly say what it's about, other than people killing each other.
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle
Fresh
A big cathartic blast.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Rotten
With a budget said to be more than $100 million, it displays a lot of cash on the screen, but little thought.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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