Pathfinder (2007)

Perfect ( I think ) for the video game generation

Good grief. Vikings were certainly as mean and nasty as , say, the Mongols, though I think for body count of innocent victims the Mongols would win hands ( feet, and heads ) down.

After 15 years this boy remembers his native tongue perfectly. He also managed somehow to learn expert swordsmanship and Viking style fighting by the age of 7 or so....all of which he remembered as he practiced by himself over the years.

The movie answered once and for all the question of nature vs. nurture. I realize most video gamers never heard these terms or understands what they mean. It's mostly nurture it turns out.

This movie is definitely entertaining. I learned a lot. I didn't know more Vikings appeared as the original ones were killed off....no matter the attrition rate up until the end their numbers stayed pretty constant...spontaneous generation of full grown full of hate Vikings? Maybe.

I also would never have guessed that Vikings were in the game just to kill and maim etc etc. I thought they were after loot too....but nothing seems to interest them as they rummage around villages they as they destroy them.

I was also surprised that the Vikings would cross giant mountain ranges just to kill easy to kill natives....and come to think of it why didn't the natives loot the wrecked Viking ship for swords and other useful stuff? Like maybe portable GPS gear? I mean, your average gamer probably doesn't realize they didn't have such technology.

Anyone who takes this movie as seriously factual is in need of further education if he/she is over ten years of age. It's great fun and worth ten bucks. Glad I didn't pay more. If you want to learn anything about native american culture, viking culture, or history you best not get this movie. If you know anything about these things keep it to yourself as you watch....

And just exactly what breed of dog did those natives have?????? August 8, 2008

Edge of My Seat

I thought it was a very good movie. It kept me on the edge of my seat and the action throughout was great. Jay Tavare and Karl Urban were great foes and allies to each other. July 1, 2008

FANTASTIC MOVIE!

IF YOU LIKED 13TH WARRIOR, BRAVEHEART AND GLADIATOR, THEN YOU WILL LIKE THE EXTENDED UNRATED VERSION. THE ACTION KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT FROM THE START TO THE FINISH. MY WIFE ALSO LOVED IT. NOTE: MY WIFE IS NOT A FAN OF VIOLENT MOVIES. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR MOVIE HAS MANY REDEEMING QUALITIES. IT INSPIRES A SENSE OF JUST DO THE RIGHT THING. DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED TO GO ALONG WITH THE EVIL YOU MAY SEE ALL AROUND YOU. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO STAND UP AGAINST EVIL WHEN YOU SEE IT. THE COSTUMES ARE EXCELLENT. THE BATTLE SCENES ARE VERY REALISTIC AND EXCITING. IT MAKES MY ALL TIME TOP TEN LIST OF MOVIES IN THIS GENRE. June 5, 2008

Arch liberal, white people are bad movie.

The following is a sarcastic review of a stupid movie

white viking child adopted by Native Americans. 10 years pass by: The child is now a man, but not exactly considered a great warrior. Then the Vikings return to slaughter the Native Americans (for no reason, except that white vikings get a kick out of slaughtering non-white foreigners). The Indians are beaten like government mules, and than our white hero arrives. Of course, the Vikings don't attack him. After all why would they slaughter a white guy? He chops their heads off, drowns them in Ice water and they continue to trust and follow him. Why would they trust him after he kills them. god, don't ask such stupid questions. The answer is obvious: he is white.

Did anyone else notice that the Native Americans spoke English, and the Vikings spoke their foreign language. It really drove home the point about who was really here first. pure genius.... May 22, 2008

Fast paced action!

In short, this is a must see movie for action fans! Karl Urban does a fine job in his role as an orphan viking who becomes a foster child of a native american tribe. Ralph Moeller does an excellent job a a viking warrior who abuses Karl Urban while on a mission to destroy any and all native americans.

This is a five star movie! May 12, 2008

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