| On first
observation, The 13th Warrior appears boring and
depressing. The dim light and quiet voices make up the
introduction, yet the numerous events that occur in the
introduction are vital to understanding the more exciting
aspects of the movie. Following the somewhat tiresome
introduction, the movie reveals itself to be worthwhile,
pushing the boundaries of such movies, although it was
expensive to produce. It also aims to present the story
in a serious manner yet still featuring some humorous
aspects.
Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
is a Arab diplomat, but after falling in love with the
wife of a man of great power, he is sent to Norse
territory, and enjoys their hospitality, until they are
attacked. A phrophecy states that the thirteenth warrior
must be of a distant land if they are to succeed, and so
he must join a party of twelve. A party that will attempt
to destroy the mysterious nemesis.
Ahmad is no
warrior. It is only as the story progresses that he
discovers his capabilities, and grows to be a warrior.
His talents with a sword may not be great, but when given
a large knife he is almost undefeated. The group of
thirteen must battle the forces of strange cannabalistic
half-men, resembling monkeys. Their poor manners and
strange nature are their most obvious characteristics.
Diversions and distractions that must be overcome.
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