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The 13th Warrior.
Yes, it doesn't follow the book 100%. Yes, there are some goofy or cheesy moments. For a 90s viking adventure though, I think it's fun.
People might take issue with Banderas playing a Muslim, but Spain was once part of the caliphate that conquered northern Africa. Having a viking who speaks Greek, considering the Kievan Rus had explored the Mediterranean and fought for the Byzantines by now, added to the historical aspects of the story.
Even the original manuscripts get a bit fantasy, so I like to think of it as the movie reeled it back to a more historically accurate story over the greater fantasy on the book.
That was sub-50? Damn. I always thought it was an oscarbate, and a reasonably-well-done one at that. I still half-remember the funerary chant they use.
Yeah, I went to check as I assumed it was probably 40s. The reality stung a bit.
I'm sure I read somewhere that people were re-evaluating it as much better than originally thought, but that must not have percolated through to RT. I really enjoyed that film.
Saw it in the theater and was somewhat disappointed, but after a rewatch and many since it is one of my favorites. I love love the scene of him learning their language.