Movies: The 13th Warrior and language barriers portrayed

[reedrover]

I saw this movie when it came out. I really love Banderas. We bought the movie, but I only re-watched it a time or two. Now comes Tor's electronic newsletter, with an amusing skewering of inaccuracies and a love letter to the film craft, particularly regarding language barriers. Now I want to watch it again! (And of course I adore The Hunt for Red

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[l_stboy]

History be damned, I love this movie. Esp. the montage where they show him learning the viking language over a campfire. I also agree with the squee over the Russian-becomes-English scene in Red October. One of my favorites.

[reedrover]

Indeed. That was some excellent film craft.

[reedrover]

P.S. Since you are back on LJ, I re-added you as a friend. Welcome!