What I most enjoyed about this movie was that Antonio Banderas was the star, but it never appeared that way. All of the characters were strong and compelling. In fact Buliwyf was my favorite.
abolutely agree. the hobbit movies could have learnt a lot from this, having distinct characteristic thats make each/most member easily recognisable..instead they choose to differentiate the dwarfs by physical appearance (different beards, body shape and sizes) and introduce all their names within few seconds, but mostly have pretty much same characteristic that u barely remember a few of them even after almost 9 hours of trilogy
This awesome movie marked the end of an era, before the age of CGI completely took over & one of the last films to be scored by the genius that is Gerry Goldsmith
@@andrewvincent7299 99%, more or less. The Storm-scene at the start was CGI. And there was a shot of Bagdad, when Ibn was introduced. Apart from that, a combined 30 seconds at most, you're right.
This whole film is epic. Every scene. Acting. Casting. Soundtrack. Visuals. Dialogue. Pacing. Physical stunt and makeup. Fight me if you think different.
I somewhat agree I love this movie but the budget problems this movie had you feel and see in the final battle. In the action bits the dialogue is good
1:20 Vladimir Kulich would have been a *PERFECT CLASSIC THOR* , the bone structure of his face is exactly what I imagine for a live Thor from Marvel Comics Books !
This movie is one of my absolute favorites. The story, the characters, the breathtaking scenery. Just awesome. I fortunately own the DVD and can watch it whenever I like.
@judy lee - Same here, and I too have the DVD. I was skeptical when I first watched it because I was never an Antonio Banderas fan, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
"My Lord, this is Buliwyf, son of Gyleac, come from across the sea to-" "I *know* the man - I *sent* for him! Knew him as a boy, knew his father - and I know him now. Grown to a man. Grown to a fine, strong man."
A few years ago I worked as a stunt extra on a crappy TV series called Beowulf, where they had built this incredible set of the town of Heorot, complete with Great House on the hill. For two weeks every day going to work was basically this scene. Show was god awful and barely made it through its first season, but I'll always remember having my 13th Warrior moment.
For the folks complaining about the helmets, listen: This is not an anachronism, this is a perfect example of historical practice. Vikings and Visigoths had often raided the edges of the Roman Empire, and the dead would be stripped of weapons and armor after the battles, which then would be taken by the victors as spoils. The Vikings sacked Constantinople in 860 ad, the Visigoths in 378 ad, and the Romans were constantly at war with Germanic tribes until their final fall in the 400's. The captured armor would be handed down in the family for generations afterwards, repaired and maintained by the local armorers, who would also reverse engineer as much of the metal working techniques as they could. Also, the 'crusader' helmet is an example of a simple helm in use throughout all of Europe from 200 ad through to the early 16th century for Infantry and support troops. It was relatively easy to make and repair or re-smelt if too badly damaged.
Even factoring that in, there's still several anachronisms present in the armor. Regardless, the mishmash tells the story of who these men are and what they do very well (as well as conveying how well-traveled they are).
I love how the Viking Tracker is just absurdly good, even in an exaggerated movie way. He knows so many details by the faintest of scents and sounds. He's definitely the guy you want at your side in these situations.
back in those days they had to use their primal instincts to survive the same way a bodybuilder uses his muscles everyday. Its amazing what traits our ancestors pass on to us and we don't even know it
Same, it's one of the few great movies of it's time, sad that it didn't do well at the box office. But it's also great to see it joining the cult following family. So many fans enjoyed this film and I hope the cast and producers see that their hard work is greatly loved & appreciated.
The only thing I would have chang d was maybe give some of the guys a little better deaths. Not all Hollywood, but some of my favorite characters went out so quietly.
badass film. one of my favourites when i need motivation in my down times. i yell and hail hail hail! brings some tears also....Bulvwf clan lord could have been a king himself. but he had strength and honor in the end. they loved him like a king.
The characters and this movie was great. Especially in one of the scenes, the seriousness in Rethel' voice and look when he said," Don't! step in front of me." when he stood at the ready with his bow...Put all other archers to shame.
Yes, a great moment in the movie. I like the consistent mentoring throughout the film. "Put your hand down little brother" while looking at distant trees and the "shush" when they're trying to find land in the fog. This movie shows the Northman being great at the craft, strategies, technique, etc. Standing in a circle during the first fight!! AHHHHH
I like the Viking wearing an old Roman gladiator helmet which at this time in the movie was centuries old. Probably a family heirloom passed down generations and originally plundered on a raid to Roman Britain.
These people would all have starved to death -- or been forced to move -- long ago. I see no land being farmed, no cattle, no sheep. Maybe they had Uber Eats back then? :)
i call it the game of thrones effect. In every movie iv ever seen since the release of the GoT TV show; if i see one actor who was in GoT i almost always seen another in the same movie who was also in GoT.
I always like the old warrior thats says "Barely a man between 15 and 50." When they set up the counter ambush at night and he's all "GET OUT OF THE WAY BOY" and steamrolls into the Wendol. What a badass.
What I love most about this scene is the good look you get at the different Viking costumes and the small historical influences such as the gladiator helmet , the clear Spanish conquistador look of the armor and helmet of helfdane played by Clive Russell. Which shows the range of the Northman culture around that time.
My Dad always told me this when the guy opened his Gladiator helmet. There's even proof of Vikings coming to North America before it was settled by the English.
I love this movie. Everyone I know who has seen it enjoys it. Maybe one of the funniest bits in the movie “ the 13th man must be no north man” all the people looking at him in the room, “what the hell are you saying?” ….the 13th warrior is YOU!”
Movies these days look too clean. The way they did them in the 80's-90's looks more believable. The scenery, atmosphere, music, costumes. Even the way the actors look and talk. They look like real men.
Antonio Banderas did an awesome job on this movie I love this movie for years I had it once and when I moved I lost it and it's such a awesome movie he did a good job and this movie.
The only bad part of this movie is the lack of character development. This story’d been better served as a mini series rather than a full featured film.
0:55 this is an interesting scene. Pay close attention as the camera pans around the group and see the massive size difference between the Northmen and their horses compared to the diminutive Arab and his mount. Yes this was done on purpose.
The story of the 13th Warrior (Eaters of the Dead) seemed like a reconstructed non-mythic version of Beowulf. Buliwyf is Beowulf. The leader on mount is Grendel, Wendol Mother is Grendel's mom, Herger the joyous is Wiglaff, King Hrothgar is indeed himself and his son is Unferth. Am glad reading people in comments noticing Clive Russel (Black Fish) there's one other underrated actor in this film apart from Vladimir Kulich, Tony Curran is also in this movie.
I always liked the guy played Herger, the one who started calling Ibn little brother. Would have been nice to start seeing him in some other American movies.
My only objections to this movie are the lack of mail armor, especially on Buliwyf, and the lack of jewelry, again especially on Buliwyf. Norse warriors were famous for consistently wearing jewelry (similar to the Celts); the higher the status - the more and better quality of the jewelry. All of these guys could be considered huscarls to Buliwyf and would therefore be the Norse equivalent of knights sworn to a lord; they should all be decked out in fine jewelry and mail armor. The helmets and weapons are fine - they fit the period and the culture. Everything else in this movie was great, the armor just kinda bugs me (doesn't detract from an otherwise fantastic movie, but it's just one little bother that sticks with me).
@@PavelKahun to be fair tho it mainly had a massive budget because they underwent extensive reshoots because crichton and the studio didn't like the 1st cut of the film
Not enough credit given to Michael Crichton for his stories. Many snobby readers think his stories are low standard grade for appreciating. But I enjoy them despite the criticism. Also Crichton was a fantastic scientific minded role model in that he was sceptical of populist topics like climate change. He even wrote a stellar book that is not impossible to consider about the conspiracy power behind the climate change movement.
The armor was a notable piece of weirdness in the movie, they were all over the place. Most could be explained by the Norse tradition of scavenging the armor of their fallen foes, though a few of the pieces appear to be from after the movie's timeline
This wonderful movie and Plunkett & MacLean both came out in 1999, I believe. They are two visually stunning movies with excellent non-DEI actors, and both with fantastic dialogue. Pre-CGI, and pre-Shitty writing. I miss these types of movies.
Back in those days...these guys were the special forces with all the gucci weapons with the top of the line furniture. Except these guys really had to earn their keep.
@@JSolisHD Except these warriors are NOT Vikings. Vikings were Nordic sea raiders but that does not make every warrior from the Nordic regions Vikings. These were just warriors from the Nordic region. They were not sea farers and certainly not sea raiders. Plus, I believe the year this movie took place was before Vikings started raiding Europe.
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What I most enjoyed about this movie was that Antonio Banderas was the star, but it never appeared that way. All of the characters were strong and compelling. In fact Buliwyf was my favorite.
Absolutely agree! Every character became a favorite. Love this movie.
totally. they said more than he ever said with saying nothing not all.
abolutely agree. the hobbit movies could have learnt a lot from this, having distinct characteristic thats make each/most member easily recognisable..instead they choose to differentiate the dwarfs by physical appearance (different beards, body shape and sizes) and introduce all their names within few seconds, but mostly have pretty much same characteristic that u barely remember a few of them even after almost 9 hours of trilogy
His name and the movie is loosely based on the myth of Beowulf and Banderas character on the real life account of Ahmad ibn Fadlan.
Just talking about got me to download it. Popcorn time. God I love the internet.
This awesome movie marked the end of an era, before the age of CGI completely took over & one of the last films to be scored by the genius that is Gerry Goldsmith
end of an era indeed: Crichton, McTiernan, Goldsmith, etc. Only Banderas had a career in the '00s after this
Nah man, lord of the rings was the last one for CGI.
@@sergiosuraci7306 Lord of the Rings used both CGI and practical effects. This movie as far as I understand it was purely practical effects.
@@andrewvincent7299 99%, more or less. The Storm-scene at the start was CGI. And there was a shot of Bagdad, when Ibn was introduced. Apart from that, a combined 30 seconds at most, you're right.
CGI ruined movies
This whole film is epic. Every scene. Acting. Casting. Soundtrack. Visuals. Dialogue. Pacing. Physical stunt and makeup. Fight me if you think different.
Without exaggeration, every scene of this movie is a gem
I somewhat agree I love this movie but the budget problems this movie had you feel and see in the final battle. In the action bits the dialogue is good
1:20
Vladimir Kulich would have been a *PERFECT CLASSIC THOR* , the bone structure of his face is exactly what I imagine for a live Thor from Marvel Comics Books !
They gave us a Scottish German thor
Yes and had I known him when he still had his river rafting business in BC before he became famous, I would have been happy.
Yeeeesss he would have been a great thor. Or even the all-father role would have been awesome too.
Vladimir kulich is a Slav
Such an underated movie
At least it has become a cult classic.
Those of us who know of it searched for it !!
*My fellow VIKINGS*
I have watched this so many times I have most of the dialogue memorized. To say I love this film would be an understatement.
We will miss Angus tonight. We will miss his sword.
Hits all the top levels of a fantasy film. One of my favourite bits is when the 13th warrior learns their language, it is a very beautiful moment.
Barely a presentable fence. You couldn't keep a cow out of this place. Magic.
Loved this movie. I think the soundtrack was perfect too
Yes, This track called Valhalla is so good that it is used in "Kingdom of Heaven" later.
Jerry Goldsmith; such a boss
Still my All Time Favourite Movie!👏👏
@@musavas Boths are on my top 3 medieval movies...
This movie is one of my absolute favorites. The story, the characters, the breathtaking scenery. Just awesome. I fortunately own the DVD and can watch it whenever I like.
I have it on VHS 📼
Damn good movie
Have you read the book??
@judy lee - Same here, and I too have the DVD. I was skeptical when I first watched it because I was never an Antonio Banderas fan, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
@@damianmackinnon5742 The book Eaters of the Dead was epic. Very mysterious. This movie is my rainy day go to--have watched dozens of times.
I was 26 when I watched this at the cinema. I always remember the line "barely a man between 15 and 50"! I'm about to turn 49....,
This is one of those movies that is better than it has any right to be. Just a great story well told, acted and filmed.
"My Lord, this is Buliwyf, son of Gyleac, come from across the sea to-"
"I *know* the man - I *sent* for him! Knew him as a boy, knew his father - and I know him now. Grown to a man. Grown to a fine, strong man."
“What troubles this place old man?”
You know he might be mad?
@@carlherrera7570 has anyone seen one? Has anyone seen one in a hundred years?
BRING ME MY ARMOR!!
They say they there used to be all over this countryside
This movie was fantastic. I really don‘t understand the bad critics it received.
A few years ago I worked as a stunt extra on a crappy TV series called Beowulf, where they had built this incredible set of the town of Heorot, complete with Great House on the hill. For two weeks every day going to work was basically this scene. Show was god awful and barely made it through its first season, but I'll always remember having my 13th Warrior moment.
That’s cool!😁
Was it by any chance called Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands?
So it's not all that bad if it made good memmories for you.
Thanks for sharing. I would have blurted out movie quotes all throughout my shift! This is too heavy. Grow stronger!!
For the folks complaining about the helmets, listen: This is not an anachronism, this is a perfect example of historical practice. Vikings and Visigoths had often raided the edges of the Roman Empire, and the dead would be stripped of weapons and armor after the battles, which then would be taken by the victors as spoils. The Vikings sacked Constantinople in 860 ad, the Visigoths in 378 ad, and the Romans were constantly at war with Germanic tribes until their final fall in the 400's. The captured armor would be handed down in the family for generations afterwards, repaired and maintained by the local armorers, who would also reverse engineer as much of the metal working techniques as they could. Also, the 'crusader' helmet is an example of a simple helm in use throughout all of Europe from 200 ad through to the early 16th century for Infantry and support troops. It was relatively easy to make and repair or re-smelt if too badly damaged.
The plate armor is anachronistic though. But hey, it’s a movie.
The costumes weren't overly accurate. But we're not here to see if they're wearing the right head gear. We're here to see them kill Wendol.
Even factoring that in, there's still several anachronisms present in the armor. Regardless, the mishmash tells the story of who these men are and what they do very well (as well as conveying how well-traveled they are).
It’s good to see people with common sense on TH-cam..Thank you for your contribution
The vikings never sacked constantinople, they attack it several Times but were always defeated
This soundtrack will never get old....20 years since i first heard it.
I love how the Viking Tracker is just absurdly good, even in an exaggerated movie way. He knows so many details by the faintest of scents and sounds.
He's definitely the guy you want at your side in these situations.
funny this was this guys debut in acting, hes a doctor now lmao
I always thought of him as the Ranger
back in those days they had to use their primal instincts to survive the same way a bodybuilder uses his muscles everyday. Its amazing what traits our ancestors pass on to us and we don't even know it
he was underrated, you could tell the leader had massive respect for him.
the kind of guy who can find you (on foot) from Maine to Arizona
I love this movie, the way the analyze every single details is crazy awesome, this is “risk assessment and situational awareness” at its best
I know this was shot in Canada, but every time I’m up in Sweden in summer walking in the forest or beside the lake I’m reminded of this movie.
Dude here in Panamá (Center America) we have Cloudy forests in the mountains and every time I go there the music from this movie plays in my head :)
BC and Ontario have that feel, the prairie province's are just fields and swamps. I was told its like russia lol
Vikings would have LOVED B.C. Canada! To bad it was half a world away!
It was filmed on Vancouver Island.
One of, if not the last, great adventure movies ever made.
I love this movie
This is an under rated master piece. These men are mid-evil special forces!!!
That’s what me and my dad always used to say
Did you just spell medieval "mid-evil"???
Grew up on this movie, the best Beowulf movie.
There’s not one part of this movie I don’t like. It’s epic.
Same, it's one of the few great movies of it's time, sad that it didn't do well at the box office. But it's also great to see it joining the cult following family. So many fans enjoyed this film and I hope the cast and producers see that their hard work is greatly loved & appreciated.
Naaaaaaaa....... the Viking costumes are awfu. But the movie itself isgreat, love it.
Lo.
TOP 3 medieval movies... Period..
The only thing I would have chang d was maybe give some of the guys a little better deaths. Not all Hollywood, but some of my favorite characters went out so quietly.
badass film. one of my favourites when i need motivation in my down times. i yell and hail hail hail! brings some tears also....Bulvwf clan lord could have been a king himself. but he had strength and honor in the end. they loved him like a king.
This movie warms my heart. Book was great also. R.I.P. John Michael Crichton
The characters and this movie was great. Especially in one of the scenes, the seriousness in Rethel' voice and look when he said," Don't! step in front of me." when he stood at the ready with his bow...Put all other archers to shame.
Yes, a great moment in the movie. I like the consistent mentoring throughout the film. "Put your hand down little brother" while looking at distant trees and the "shush" when they're trying to find land in the fog. This movie shows the Northman being great at the craft, strategies, technique, etc. Standing in a circle during the first fight!! AHHHHH
@@lokpoop I forgot how awesome this movie is...I remember seeing it on tv all the time as a kid.😁
“Silk swaddled messenger boy”. Poetic.
an underrated classic
Beautiful British Columbia.
@Lord Manhammer Isn't it supposed to be set in Russia?
@Lord Manhammer at the very beginning of the movie they are supposed to be in Russia but they end up going to Denmark
The soundtrack of this movie is my top 10 in movie era. So perfect.
This music is awesome
I like the Viking wearing an old Roman gladiator helmet which at this time in the movie was centuries old. Probably a family heirloom passed down generations and originally plundered on a raid to Roman Britain.
Great movie
This great movie was released in 1999....one of the ALL TIME GREAT MOVIE years and was simply buried by 4-5 Blockbusters released at the same time
Phenomenal movie. I will watch it again tonight!
Just showing the cleared forest around the village adds a huge touch of realism to the scene.
These people would all have starved to death -- or been forced to move -- long ago. I see no land being farmed, no cattle, no sheep. Maybe they had Uber Eats back then? :)
@@DieFlabbergast and where are the goats
The gawd damn Black Fish was in the 13th Warrior...!?
Awesome...
i call it the game of thrones effect. In every movie iv ever seen since the release of the GoT TV show; if i see one actor who was in GoT i almost always seen another in the same movie who was also in GoT.
@@adamb2077 Tony Curran (Weath the Musician) should definitely have been in GoT.
@@patersor He's not lacking for work. Now Dennis Stohori-Herger, he should have gotten a crack at least at some UK or American material.
Awesome film ! Definitely one I can watch over again , great music score by the legend Jerry Goldsmith
A very underrated masterpiece.
Who says it was underrated? Any body that watches it will be enthralled.
I hope one day, will have the 13th Warrior part 2!...One off the best movies off all time.🥇👍
No way.
It would just do disrespect to this one.
I always like the old warrior thats says "Barely a man between 15 and 50." When they set up the counter ambush at night and he's all "GET OUT OF THE WAY BOY" and steamrolls into the Wendol. What a badass.
Very good movie. Few have heard of it. It was filmed in BC, Canada. One of the best movies of the year.
This is great movie..has everithing..story fight ..great great movie..recommendet..much respect from Croatia
Edgtho the silent was one of my top 5 characters in the film, I always thought of him as The Ranger also.
Best movie ever
Such a great film. Loved the characters.
Qué buena pelicula!!!!
Great movie.
What I love most about this scene is the good look you get at the different Viking costumes and the small historical influences such as the gladiator helmet , the clear Spanish conquistador look of the armor and helmet of helfdane played by Clive Russell. Which shows the range of the Northman culture around that time.
My Dad always told me this when the guy opened his Gladiator helmet. There's even proof of Vikings coming to North America before it was settled by the English.
I loved the book. Eaters of the Dead was tight and if you ask me this movie does do it justice
Loved this movie.
One of Antonio Banderas' best movies
I Ioved the scene with the old seer. Met you your match Bulwyf, met you your match? Epic!
This movie was so good. It didnt play with kids when battles came in. I was a kid watching it and felt as an adult
Wonderful stirring Movie.
I love this movie. Everyone I know who has seen it enjoys it. Maybe one of the funniest bits in the movie “ the 13th man must be no north man” all the people looking at him in the room, “what the hell are you saying?” ….the 13th warrior is YOU!”
Epic scene, epic song!
A great movie adventure without any unnecessary CG
Excellent film
This kind of cinema is sadly dead 1:13, the golden stuff from 1970s-1990s cinema
Hail ,Northmens!
Thank you for the video!
Movies these days look too clean. The way they did them in the 80's-90's looks more believable. The scenery, atmosphere, music, costumes. Even the way the actors look and talk. They look like real men.
Clothes , although looking period , are not ever worn or patched , aye right everybody always had new clothes
A lot, lot less CGI
Historical accuracy >> social media checklists - even in fantasies in historical setting.
these das, it's just less effort, less soul, less craft. glad I can value stuff like this
Magnificent hidden gem of a movie. Unlikely assortment of soldiers of fortune in a rural medieval European landscape.
Brilliant film
Time to watch it again I think.
Este filme é um clássico!
Vdd!
E muito subestimado
Antonio Banderas did an awesome job on this movie I love this movie for years I had it once and when I moved I lost it and it's such a awesome movie he did a good job and this movie.
A great movie. I have watched it many times.
The only bad part of this movie is the lack of character development. This story’d been better served as a mini series rather than a full featured film.
Sure, but that information wasn't in the book, so it would have all been made up. Not that it wouldn't have been cool mind you.
@@sieglindeeilserv7591 we all know how things go if movie makers make stuff up, especially hollywood
I legit got mad when this video ended because I just wanted to keep watching the movie... Such a good movie!
Underrated Movie! It was so Damn Good representation of Beowulf!
Uhh you do realize this is not beowolf...
Still one of my fave from the 90s.
best movie i like it
That's a good film
That was a good movie
0:55 this is an interesting scene. Pay close attention as the camera pans around the group and see the massive size difference between the Northmen and their horses compared to the diminutive Arab and his mount. Yes this was done on purpose.
Lolll hes like a little baby compared to them
Wyrmshadow his horse was tiny
even Kingdom of Heaven copied its "horns"
It was a great film device, but historically inaccurate.
You're right.
The story of the 13th Warrior (Eaters of the Dead) seemed like a reconstructed non-mythic version of Beowulf. Buliwyf is Beowulf. The leader on mount is Grendel, Wendol Mother is Grendel's mom, Herger the joyous is Wiglaff, King Hrothgar is indeed himself and his son is Unferth.
Am glad reading people in comments noticing Clive Russel (Black Fish) there's one other underrated actor in this film apart from Vladimir Kulich, Tony Curran is also in this movie.
Tony Curran is one of my favorite actors. Even if I don't like a movie, I like him in it.
I always liked the guy played Herger, the one who started calling Ibn little brother. Would have been nice to start seeing him in some other American movies.
Confusingly the King's son is called Wigliff...
Great movie 👍
I remember laughing at 0:20 when he called that grey-haired man a "messenger boy"
...my favourite scene :-) !
Good movie
My only objections to this movie are the lack of mail armor, especially on Buliwyf, and the lack of jewelry, again especially on Buliwyf. Norse warriors were famous for consistently wearing jewelry (similar to the Celts); the higher the status - the more and better quality of the jewelry. All of these guys could be considered huscarls to Buliwyf and would therefore be the Norse equivalent of knights sworn to a lord; they should all be decked out in fine jewelry and mail armor. The helmets and weapons are fine - they fit the period and the culture. Everything else in this movie was great, the armor just kinda bugs me (doesn't detract from an otherwise fantastic movie, but it's just one little bother that sticks with me).
Mail or Lamellar armour a must. No effing leather armour needed here.
1.30. This is what the Blackfish was up to before GoT.
Plus, he also died off screen here!!!
Um clássico total!! Jerry goldsmith um maestro inigualável!!!
Filme épico mas subestimado
"Tell me you names! Quickly."
*replays the Oracle scene*
Superbe film merci 👍
Excelente película de vikingos
Love this movie. After converting to Islam i rewatched it, and loved it even more after seeing the intro again after several years.
Thanks bud!
I like how they are analysing the defences as they ridee in :) 🔱
I always thought the footage and color they used at 1:13 was the standout shot. Would have been awesome if they used more of this in the film.
That's probably a Mctiernan shot.
I would want that big-assed helmet with the face shield.
It was joke,he was using a pisspot .laugh.
a low budget masterpiece, "Bears. They think they are bears."
Lol, it had a gigantic budget that got incredibly wasted. It was one of the biggest flops in history.
@@PavelKahun to be fair tho it mainly had a massive budget because they underwent extensive reshoots because crichton and the studio didn't like the 1st cut of the film
Not enough credit given to Michael Crichton for his stories. Many snobby readers think his stories are low standard grade for appreciating. But I enjoy them despite the criticism. Also Crichton was a fantastic scientific minded role model in that he was sceptical of populist topics like climate change. He even wrote a stellar book that is not impossible to consider about the conspiracy power behind the climate change movement.
Badass armors
The armor was a notable piece of weirdness in the movie, they were all over the place. Most could be explained by the Norse tradition of scavenging the armor of their fallen foes, though a few of the pieces appear to be from after the movie's timeline
This wonderful movie and Plunkett & MacLean both came out in 1999, I believe. They are two visually stunning movies with excellent non-DEI actors, and both with fantastic dialogue. Pre-CGI, and pre-Shitty writing. I miss these types of movies.
Back in those days...these guys were the special forces with all the gucci weapons with the top of the line furniture. Except these guys really had to earn their keep.
1 of the best films ever made pjs do a 2nd film
They never explained why one is wearing a Spanish helmet, that by the way is wey before time, and another is wearing a gladiator helmet... no idea...
History buffs
Loot from other adventures or traded.
Vikings sailed to many places including the Med. These are loots from the places they have sailed through.
@@JSolisHD Except these warriors are NOT Vikings. Vikings were Nordic sea raiders but that does not make every warrior from the Nordic regions Vikings. These were just warriors from the Nordic region. They were not sea farers and certainly not sea raiders. Plus, I believe the year this movie took place was before Vikings started raiding Europe.
@@andrewvincent7299 This movie take place in the tenth century, the Viking age started in the ninth, so it could be possible.