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Plot Summary
Now get even more action and adventure this special unrated version of Pathfinder! In an untamed, primordial America, 500 years before Columbus will reach its shores, unfolds an epic battle between love and hate that will change one man's destiny and the future of a nation: Pathfinder. This action-adventure saga recreates one of the most riveting, yet never-before-seen, eras in human history – when Viking "dragon" ships from the mysterious Norse lands arrived out of nowhere to invade a pristine North America. Inspired by historical findings, yet forged with the magic and style of a modern graphic novel, Pathfinder comes to life in a cinematic experience filled with intense and primal action.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
11%- Reviews Counted: 76
- Fresh: 8
- Rotten: 68
- Average Rating: 3.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: All grunting, all goring, the witless action flick Pathfinder has little to recommend it.
Rotten: Pathfinder's moody, muddy look is courtesy of music-video director Marcus Nispel, who doesn't distinguish between people and tree trunks when it comes to emotional content.
Rotten: This latest bit of historical balder-dash stands in direct defiance of proven action-movie formulas, trusting its brutal concept and striking visuals to overcome a lack of star power.
Rotten: No more than a minute into this, and it becomes obvious that the next 98 are going to be trouble.
Customer Reviews
I don't get what down-voters don't see
Cinematography and locations are gorgeous. The vikings actually landed in Newfoundland long before Columbus landed in Hispanola but as it was actually filmed in British Columbia with about the same latitude it's not too far off the mark (strictly more mountainous than Newfoundland). The viking attire isn't really that far off from reality nor are the methods they used.
The vikings are speaking Icelandic which is the closest modern approximation to the Old Norse vikings actually spoke. Most scholars think both sound pretty much the same. It was a nice touch and interesting to listen to (I know German and have struggled through enough Old English to recognize the content and sound as being pretty authentic).
The story wasn't too surprising but it's sort of a "Last of Mohicans" with vikings. Certainly no worse than that movie in quality really.
I enjoyed it. Glad I bought it.
I wish I could unwatch this movie.
I knew this movie wasn't going to be historically accurate. But, I never expected to see the knights who say Nih!! coupled with rejects from the cast of Roadwarrior passed off as Vikings. I'm not sure that even things like a plot or actual actors could have helped this waste of film that could have been used to make something entertaining. I want my money back but I would actually pay itunes again if they could arrange for me to unwatch this smoldering heap. If you know anything at all about Vikings, history, Native Americans or saving your money do not rent or buy this. If you just want to see gore and violence, still don't waste your money as most of the action is poorly lit just like the rest of the movie. Speaking of which, had the producers covered this film in gasoline, then lit it on fire, it would have held my interest longer and been more entertaining. As a collector of bad movies I have to say this is one of the worst. Even Plan 9 From Outerspace has a more well developed plot.
Pathfinder
I read a lot of bad reviews for this film,but I decided to watch it anyway,and I'm glad I did.The visuals are beautiful,and the action is violent and bloody.The only problem was the acting.Overall it was a good movie.
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- $14.99
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Released: 2007
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