The 13th Warrior: A cinema flop experiences his comeback on the screen!

The 13th Warrior: A cinema flop experiences his comeback on the screen!

Bagdad, Irak - "The 13th Warrior", a historical action film directed by John Mctieranan, celebrates his charisma this evening at 8:15 p.m. on Nitro with a repetition at 0:10 a.m. The film, which is based on Michael Crichton's novel "Her Dead Essen", tells the story of the protagonist Ahmad Ibn Fadlān, played by Antonio Banderas. The action takes place in 922 AD and addresses cultures, power and survival in a rough world.

The film is considered the loose adaptation of the epic "Beowulf" and the travel report by Ahmad Ibn Fadlān. The story begins with Ahmad, which after a diplomatic misfortune has fallen and is sent to contact Vikings. These are led by Buliwyf (Vladimir Kulich), who recruits him as the 13th warrior required to free him from a monster. Despite his hesitant attitude, an unexpected connection grows between Ahmad and the Vikings.

criticism and reception

In the publication in 1999, the reviews were largely negative response, with a box office result of just $ 61 million, which brought the film the title of the largest commercial flop of the year. The production costs were estimated at $ 100 to 160 million, which led to a loss of up to $ 129 million. Nevertheless, the film has developed a loyal fan base that appreciates it for its unique characters and the representation of a Muslim hero in Hollywood. Positive reviews of users emphasize the atmosphere and the background music.

The director in focus

John Mctieranan, known for action classics such as "Stirb slowly" and "Predator", had to deal with various challenges during the filming of "The 13th Warrior", especially in cooperation with actors and producers. These difficulties culminated in his legal career, which ended in 2006 with his arrest for false statements to the FBI. McTiernan was sentenced to a one -year prison sentence in 2010 and has not realized feature films since 2017, just a commercial.

currently remains unclear whether Mctieranan will return to the film business. However, the decades of influence of this film on the cinema landscape remains undisputed, especially against the background of ethical complexity, which he addresses within the Hollywood narrative to display non-western heroes.

In summary, it can be said that "the 13th warrior" has left a lasting impression despite his initial failures. The film based on dramatic and mystical elements is now not only a cult classic, but also an important contribution to the diversity in Hollywood.

For more information about the film and its broadcast, visit Filmstarts and wikipedia. .