Pathfinder (DVD, 2007, Unrated)

I enjoyed very much. I wasn't real familiar with all the actors or director. Had heard the title before. Liked the cover artwork but figured it was a "B" movie. Boy I was surprized from the very begining. "B" movie I think not. Much better then expected. Movie has a great feel to it. Good acting, brutal Vikings, great story, very well directed with very little computer work.(which was a pleasant plus) Nice to see "old school" still has a foot hold in the movies. So pop that corn gather your beverages because its a great ride that you won't want to stop. The extras are interesting also you get to see some of the "old school" techniques.

Pathfinder is not your typical film. While based on a true legend, it is more comic book than History Channel. Nevertheless, it is an entertaining film, employing the ancient Icelandic language and captivating cinematography. Some may think the movie too gory, but it's hard to be dainty when fighting with swords! Overall, an solid film.

This is one of those films, that many are taking too seriously. Pathfinder is a fun popcorn action flick, no more no less. I can't believe how some people were expecting a history lesson from this. What you see is what you get, ninety nine minutes of pure violent action.

Karl Urban is great as Ghost and the excellent Russell Means, also provides major support as the wise Pathfinder.

Leave your brain at the door, sit back, relax and have fun. If you want a history lesson watch something else. If you want to be entertained for an hour and a half, watch Pathfinder.

This is one of the best movies I've seen in 2007. It is rather gory, with realistic and intense battle scenes. I would not recommend this movie for children, or for those sensitive to blood and gore. This movie literally had shocking scenes and was full of awesome action! Definately an A+

This movie was well shot very graphic and bloody and yes I loved it!! The movie just grasps you from the very beginning. I would definitely recommend this movie. For an exciting movie night this movie coupled with 300 will do perfectly. You cant go wrong either way! GET THIS MOVIE!!

I'm a traditional type, so when I see movies with a premise like this (Viking raiders plundering the new world centuries before it was actually 'discovered') I'm aware that it will take a flight of fancy in order to immerse myself in the story.

My biggest beef is with the movie's pacing; when you see the previews you get the sense that this is an action piece, but if so- its a little light on the action. I don't know, maybe I just expected too much.

There are some inconsistencies which probably should not matter as it is a movie, but it bothered me nonetheless. For instance, how does a young Viking lad, left behind by his steading and adopted by the indigenous tribes (Native Americans), manage to use a sword which he has not handled since he was a child, using techniques similar to what the returning invaders used? He fought well armed and armored warriors using only this sword (which looked SIMILAR to a Viking blade) - you could attribute it to dumb luck until you realize that he's decimated a number of them singlehandedly and you're sitting there like, what the hell?

There is a lot of mystique tied to the Native Peoples and I know the director was shooting for that but what he ended up with was a stoic lead man who was sort of pigeonholed into this character. If you're a fan of Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings, Doom, Bourne Supremacy) then you'll want to watch this movie- he does have screen presence, they just didn't develop his character- in a way that I would've found to be equitable.

I did like how the Natives spoke in English (you as the viewer are led to understand that what you're hearing is the translation of their language) and the raiders spoke...something else. I'm no linguist but it sounded like a cross between German and some other language for which I'm not familiar, but it was an interesting little bit nonetheless.

So, in wrapping up- this was a decent movie, with a fantasy element that is supposedly rooted in history somewhat (it is purported by this movie that the basis comes from a legend that Viking raiders had plundered and settled in Newfoundland circa 1000AD which would make it almost 500 years before Christopher Columbus stumbled upon it) - but it does nothing for the movie. Worth watching? You bet. In my library? Check. Watch it again? MAYBE.

I found this movie to be just ok. I have seen better. It seems as if it followed in the steps of apocalypto. If I had to watch it again I wouldn't, but everyones taste in movies differs.

THE ITEM WAS IN THE CONDITION PROMISED AND WAS SHIPPED QUICKLY. I WAS PLEASED WITH THIS TRANSACTION.

A couple of weeks ago, browsing the cable channels.. I'd clicked on Pathfinder (Vikings brutalizing Indians) which didn't really appeal to me at the time but once I started watching I could not look away.
Should be rated XXX for violence and graphic depiction of slaughter, however, it was amazingly filmed and the story line, even though fictional, probably had more than enough basic truth to it.
Synopsis, a lone surviving Nordic boy is rescued from a wrecked Viking ship by a native American woman and raised by the tribe. His adulthood is troubled by visions of his past and his destiny among the natives unfolds as the next wave of violent marauders return to destroy their people and way of life.
The filming and costumes were amazing.
(Frank Frazetta fans gather round)
More detail than any of the mainstream films and the dark lighting through much of it set the tone of dread and on the reverse, enhanced the beauty of the landscape.
Warning of graphic.. and I mean- GRAPHIC- violence, but to truly depict this type of carnage with the use of historically brutal weapons I don't know how a serious director could veer to the lighter side if they wanted to create the dark art that Pathfinder became at the final cut.
proud to have it in my collection- but will only break it out for the pirates and ne'er do wells that would appreciate it.

de tres bon bonus et des images spectaculaires
un bon divertissement pleins de bonus
je recommande a tous
un tres bon film a voir en famille bien que certaines scenes soient violentes

This was an excellent premise for a story, but many inconsistencies for the times depicted. Horses are not the Nordic breed, a dog more domestic AKC Benji, than the dingo-ish breeds available (that were more food source than pet) and kills with a broad sword that smoothly and effortlessly pierced armor and heavy furred skins specifically designed to thwart blades. The appearance of a white Arabian horse, more than probably 700 years prior to Spanish reintroduction (whom evolved into Mustangs vs Arabian) was a puzzle. Hmmm.

If you could suspend your disbelief and incredulity (Russell Means again as a chef--is this sterotypical?) and people of the dawn (aka Passamaquoddy indigenous to the Maine, New England coastal areas)so why the Rocky Mountains they climbed so blithely , then it was an interesting movie for costume and plot.

The DVD arrived well packaged and played flawlessly, many thanks to the Ebay seller curiousgoodsoddthings (1504Feedback), whom I have tagged as one of my favorite A+++ vendors.

GREAT movie. Lots of action, but graphic violence. Great story line. Purchased because we had seen this and wanted to own it.

This movie could have done worse or better depending on the hype and praise that was surrounding you. For me friends was standing in line for a great amount of time just to be one of the first to see it. Ok, I was amoung them as well and the hype that was being pushed made me expect way more than the movie showed, so this at the end didnt please me as I thought it would. However, on the flip side the action scenes was highly graphic (loved it), no bar hold was held back. All I can say is gore gore gore...

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE, GRAPHIC AND VIOLENT, BUT I AM A TRUE KARL URBAN FAN. MOON BLOODGOOD AND RUSSELL MEAN'S CHARACTER ARE GREAT. MOVIE KEEPS YOU HOOKED AND WANTING MORE. I HAVE NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS MOVIE. WOULD RECOMMEND.

sorry, I have seen the movie before and enjoyed it, but I have not played the movie I recently purchased........

My objective is the best price, the condition of the item, and how fast it was sent. All of these parameters were met, this is why my rating is 100% Postitive.

I love this movie due to the fact that it seems like most folk never consider that the native americans existed before the french/indian wars.Gives me an appreaciation for all of my relations.

I am not a fan of anything with Vikings in it and I thought Karl Urban was a wrestler. LOL. Anyway, it has been on TV lately and I've watched it 3 times. I really love this movie and just recently bought it on eBay.

The beginning got my attention when the Viking wanted his son to kill those small children and he refused. He was severely whipped for disobeying his father.

He was not considered a warrior among the Indian tribe which seemed to hurt his feelings and made him angry, too.

It was a nice surprise when he spoke in his original language.

I think it is a great story to watch.

Great movie and decided to go out and buy it. Interesting situation
with Vikings and Indians involved .... who's the barbarians!

In Short:

Pathfinder Unrated Edition: The film portrays a conflict between two races, the Vikings and the Natives. The Vikings seem to fit the large sword wielding tyrants of land and sea, even if it was a little hollywoodish, it was still great too see the costumes and the superb Icelandic language spoken on screen. The Native Indians(First Nation's People)on the other hand were a bit too waterdowned considering they were the massive warriors of the North so-to-speak and seemed to be the less dominiant race throughout the film, something not so appealing to history, nor to myself; however, the movie can keep one entertained throughout the film, as it is constantly moving forward and can still be an entertaining watch the second time around. 3.5/5 - this rating is only 'general' based and should not be compared to films throughout the 20th/21st century as this rating would inevitably fall short due to many short comings; nevertheless, it is entertaining.
Jonathan Andrews

I bought it for my father . He saw the movie on cable and had to have it.we hunted every where for it and only found it on E-bay. thanks

Was having problems finding this movie. Found it on ebay at a great price.
Ebay is a great source for just about anything.

Great Price.........................................................................................................................

Being a fan of Viking culture and history, I eagerly awaited the opportunity to watch this movie. Although there was plenty of action and the fight scenes were good, the overall setting was dark and a little hard to watch even on a state of the art television. Also, the characters were rather one-dimensional with the native Americans too good and the Vikings too evil.