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13th Warrior, The
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Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic) / Production Year: 1999 / Region 1
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Overall Rating:    4.13 out of 5, including 4 reviews Add your comments on this Title. |
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An Ordinary Man…An Extraordinary Journey!
Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro) brings huge star power to an immensely thrilling action-adventure from the hit-making director of Die Hard and The Thomas Crown Affair! An exiled ambassador far from his homeland, Ahmed (Banderas) comes across a fierce band of warriors who are being attacked by ferocious creatures legendary for devouring all living things in their path! And when an old fortune-teller warns the combatants that they are doomed to failure without a 13th Warrior, Ahmed is given no choice but to join their battle and help conquer the mysterious enemy! Suspenseful and endlessly exciting, this exhilarating hit is sure to thrill anyone who enjoys action on an epic scale!
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| | Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic) | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo
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| Studio: Disney / Buena Vista Production Year: 1999 Release Date: 8/7/2001
Length: 103 mins Rating: R Chapters: 17
| Packaging: Keep Case Number of Discs: 1 Disc: SS-DL Item Code: 18273 UPC Code: 717951004659
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Overall Rating:    4.13 out of 5, including 4 reviews Add your comments on this Title. |
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Customer Review
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Banderas leaves typecasting behind. - 3.75 out of 5 (4/13/2001)
This John McTiernan/Michael Crichton vehicle of an outcast Arab (Banderas) meeting Norse warriors at first seemed a bit preposterous. With a supporting cast including Omar Sharif I was proved wrong. As with any film there are occassional holes but as the story progressed it was interesting to see Banderas' character study each Norseman and learn their language over a period of time. All the action scenes are everything that we've come to expect from action director McTiernan. Give it a chance, I
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Highly Enjoyable ! - 4.25 out of 5 (2/10/2000)
I missed this film at the cinema and so was really looking forward to seeing it on DVD - I tried to not be put off by the bad reviews and I'm glad I wasn't because, although far from perfect, this is a GREAT friday night action movie.
It is beautifully shot and does have some cool set pieces - although it could have been a little more gory but it still entertains. I liked all the cast and could easily sit through it again.
The picture quality of this disc is great (especially as a large am
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Picture and Sound make this a GREAT DVD - 4.25 out of 5 (1/28/2000)
Not one of Antonio's greatest, but the Norse Chieftan is outstanding in his role. The picture quality and sound make this a excellent addition to you DVD library. Action is paramount in this flick and fans of Conan and Excalibur will love it!
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