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Rating: Q=5, P=5 / Average OJ
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Medieval, Fantasy, Vikings, Epic
I've been really getting into historical fiction stories set during the Crusades, mostly due to reading Robert E. Howard short stories (Lord of Samarcand, etc.) I found it interesting that there are only a few films actually about the Crusades, though many films are set during the Crusades. 13th Warrior came up, though it doesn't mention or even allude to the Crusades. No matter, it's still a good film.
This is a more fantasy than historical fiction, but it does have elements that immerse you in a specific place and time, like all good adventure/journey stories. The acting is great because the characters are great--especially all the Viking warriors. There are some bloody, gruesome scenes and moments of peril (I can't watch underwater escapes, I've discovered). If you like action/adventures, you'll like this.
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