Thirteenth Warrior -- My personal must buy Blue Ray - Blu-ray Forum

Bruiser2007 · 09-07-2008, 11:50 AM

I know this movie didn't really do much at the box office (partly due to lack of marketing..IMHO) but this movie will be a must buy for me once released to Blue Ray. I have friends that would agree completely especially if we can get deleted scenes added back. Even the wife has seen this bad boy an ungodly amount of times

Any of you fans out there??

Have a great weekend everyone!

johnarnold101 · 09-07-2008, 12:09 PM

I can't stand Antonio Banderas but I do like him in 13th Warrior. Taken from the story "Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton. From Wikipedia:

Crichton explains in an appendix that the book was based on two sources. The first three chapters are a retelling of Ahmad ibn Fadlan's personal account of his actual journey north and his experiences with and observations of the Rus', the early Russian people. The remainder is based upon the story of Beowulf.

I like the way the movie is filmed, some scenes would look outstanding in blu-ray. I'm a sucker for good Viking period movies....not many good ones out there. This is a really good movie and there is no reason why this shouldn't come out soon when the same company is putting out some real crap on blu.

quirkmanly · 09-07-2008, 12:13 PM

I really enjoy this movie and would definitely buy it on Blu. Dennis Storhøi steals pretty much every scene

"I'd rather prefer a dragon"

Bruiser2007 · 09-07-2008, 12:39 PM

We like all the characters in this movie really well but Dennis Storhøi is our favorite also...

I read somewhere where Crichton and McTiernan butted heads on the film...Its to bad...Hopefully they go for the money and give us even more 13th joy...

Deadset · 09-07-2008, 02:16 PM

I'm all over this movie if it gets blu-ray treatment. I've seen this movie probably 20 times or more, one of my all time favorite adventure movies.

oh, by the way, Herger is great!

Sky_Captain · 09-07-2008, 02:22 PM

I'm surprised it hasn't been announced, I think it became a relatively cult favorite on DVD. I'd gladly buy it, Jerry Goldsmith's score is brilliant.

u_nick · 09-07-2008, 02:26 PM

Day 1 buy for me. LOVE this flick.

#Darren · 09-07-2008, 02:31 PM

I like this film a lot. Good rewatch value too.

Ernest Rister · 09-07-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

I like this film a lot. Good rewatch value too.

The 13th Warrior would be an easy Blu buy. I'd pick it up long before goofball "action" films like Twister, Commando, or ID4. The film is a grand adventure in the classic style of Gunga Din, Treasure of Matecumbe, or The Man Who Would Be King -- with a dash of horror thrown in. It's a wonderful movie. I'll pick it up the day it ever streets on Blu-Ray.

And while we're talking about Vikings, I also can't wait for Terry Jones' Erik the Viking, another easy first day buy.

kuliddar · 09-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Vladimir Kulich was the actor who played the leader in that film. You know, there are roles that some people are just made for. That guy was perfect!

I really enjoyed that film as well. Likely blu for me as well when it comes out.

Chad Varnadore · 09-07-2008, 07:03 PM

This is a no brainer for me too. But, considering when it was done and the excessive ringing in the DVD, the film might need to be remastered before bringing it to Blu.

Blu Titan · 09-07-2008, 07:15 PM

The Thirteenth Warrior ahs an interesting story and it is a very good film. Bandera's best in my opinion.

Ryuga White Wolf · 09-07-2008, 08:58 PM

This would be a definite must-buy for me as well. I enjoyed the original book and the movie although both are very different. Except for that scene where Ibn cuts down the broadsword (and even that had some good parts) the movie was wonderful beginning to end.

aygie · 09-07-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

The Thirteenth Warrior ahs an interesting story and it is a very good film. Bandera's best in my opinion.

its good but im a sucker for Banderas as the Mariachi......

Dogslyf · 09-09-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm a high school English teacher and I use this movie to show my students how a story like Beowulf is still being told today. I also love this film. I saw it on cable and was completely surprised by it. A great sleeper hit.

cptdial · 05-25-2021, 02:43 AM

This is one of my all-time faves. I guess I'm kind of a weird cinephile because I love movies and have a large collection, but I almost never dive into the extra content, backstories, etc. I just really, really appreciate the art of a perfect film. That being said, I'm aware of all the drama behind 13th Warrior with McTiernan and everything, and how it ultimately ruined his life. A couple years back I wrote an impassioned letter to Disney to release it in North America, but I never heard anything back. There must be a way for us to get this ultimate motion picture in North America! Maybe a 4k edition...?

09-07-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Bruiser2007 Member Member since:Nov 2007	Thirteenth Warrior -- My personal must buy Blue Ray I know this movie didn't really do much at the box office (partly due to lack of marketing..IMHO) but this movie will be a must buy for me once released to Blue Ray. I have friends that would agree completely especially if we can get deleted scenes added back. Even the wife has seen this bad boy an ungodly amount of times Any of you fans out there?? Have a great weekend everyone!

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09-07-2008, 12:09 PM	#2
johnarnold101 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Boise, ID Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:13	I can't stand Antonio Banderas but I do like him in 13th Warrior. Taken from the story "Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton. From Wikipedia: Crichton explains in an appendix that the book was based on two sources. The first three chapters are a retelling of Ahmad ibn Fadlan's personal account of his actual journey north and his experiences with and observations of the Rus', the early Russian people. The remainder is based upon the story of Beowulf. I like the way the movie is filmed, some scenes would look outstanding in blu-ray. I'm a sucker for good Viking period movies....not many good ones out there. This is a really good movie and there is no reason why this shouldn't come out soon when the same company is putting out some real crap on blu.

09-07-2008, 12:13 PM	#3
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	I really enjoy this movie and would definitely buy it on Blu. Dennis Storhøi steals pretty much every scene "I'd rather prefer a dragon"

09-07-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
Bruiser2007 Member Member since:Nov 2007	We like all the characters in this movie really well but Dennis Storhøi is our favorite also... I read somewhere where Crichton and McTiernan butted heads on the film...Its to bad...Hopefully they go for the money and give us even more 13th joy...

09-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#5
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I'm all over this movie if it gets blu-ray treatment. I've seen this movie probably 20 times or more, one of my all time favorite adventure movies. oh, by the way, Herger is great!

09-07-2008, 02:22 PM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I'm surprised it hasn't been announced, I think it became a relatively cult favorite on DVD. I'd gladly buy it, Jerry Goldsmith's score is brilliant.

09-07-2008, 02:26 PM	#7
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Day 1 buy for me. LOVE this flick.

09-07-2008, 02:31 PM	#8
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	I like this film a lot. Good rewatch value too.

09-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#10
kuliddar Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Saint-Hubert, Qc 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 84	Vladimir Kulich was the actor who played the leader in that film. You know, there are roles that some people are just made for. That guy was perfect! I really enjoyed that film as well. Likely blu for me as well when it comes out.

09-07-2008, 07:03 PM	#11
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	This is a no brainer for me too. But, considering when it was done and the excessive ringing in the DVD, the film might need to be remastered before bringing it to Blu.

09-07-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The Thirteenth Warrior ahs an interesting story and it is a very good film. Bandera's best in my opinion.

09-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#13
Ryuga White Wolf Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008	This would be a definite must-buy for me as well. I enjoyed the original book and the movie although both are very different. Except for that scene where Ibn cuts down the broadsword (and even that had some good parts) the movie was wonderful beginning to end.

09-09-2008, 04:29 PM	#15
Dogslyf Active Member Member since:May 2008	I'm a high school English teacher and I use this movie to show my students how a story like Beowulf is still being told today. I also love this film. I saw it on cable and was completely surprised by it. A great sleeper hit.

05-25-2021, 02:43 AM	#16
cptdial Junior Member Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:267 DVD collection:192 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:5	This is one of my all-time faves. I guess I'm kind of a weird cinephile because I love movies and have a large collection, but I almost never dive into the extra content, backstories, etc. I just really, really appreciate the art of a perfect film. That being said, I'm aware of all the drama behind 13th Warrior with McTiernan and everything, and how it ultimately ruined his life. A couple years back I wrote an impassioned letter to Disney to release it in North America, but I never heard anything back. There must be a way for us to get this ultimate motion picture in North America! Maybe a 4k edition...?

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