This is a dark bloody mess from an intriguing graphic novel idea. Karl Urban is a great actor but overall the acting from everyone is poor. Director Marcus Nispel, who is more known for his music video work, does badly with the narrative. The dark brooding mood and music do wear thin. I do like the crazy Viking style and the bloody gore which I'm guessing comes from the comics. I can see where the graphic novel is coming from but the translation to the screen is not compelling. This is Conan the Barbarian in Native North America. Then his tribe is attacked by new Viking raiders led by Gunnar (Clancy Brown). He falls in love Starfire (Moon Bloodgood) who is the daughter of a friendly tribe chieftain Pathfinder (Russell Means). He is given the name Ghost (Karl Urban) and grows up using his Viking father's sword. He is adopted into the tribe after the Viking marauders are massacred. Reviewed by SnoopyStyle 4 / 10 dark bloody uncompelling storyĪ Viking boy is discovered by Native Americans after his longboat is shipwrecked. Overall, decent film but not a masterpiece. Also the pacing is uneven, too stodgy in places, however the acting ranges from good to so-so, Rusell Means in particular is very dignified in the role of Pathfinder. The story here is simple, I have no problem with films that have simple stories, but while there are a number of fast paced action sequences, the slower scenes are rather drawn out and very little happens to maintain interest. However, the script is not as strong not absolutely terrible but parts are a little stilted. The action scenes are truly spectacular with heavy emphasis on violence and a lot of chaos. The score is stirring and brings real dramatic weight to the more tense scenes. Also the costumes are wonderful to look at, and the makeup particularly on the Vikings is outstanding. The sets are stunning, with towering mountains, tall trees and very white snow, and the cinematography is stunning. Visually and technically, there is next to nothing wrong with it.
Far from perfect, but I personally didn't think it is as bad as people make it out to be. On the whole, "Pathfinder" is a decent and watchable film. Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 7 / 10 Visually spectacular with stirring music and inspired action scenes not so strong in the story and script department
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