The first time I saw this movie, I was so amazed at how gory it was and how disgusting the first part of the movies was, once I got past that one scene and you will see it and know what I am talking about, it caused me to feel sick at my stomach, and even bringing it up, makes me feel yucky. I am not telling you what it is. It has so many great actors in it, Antonio Banderas, and Omar Shariff and others that I had seen in other movies. It is a bit like Braveheart in that it shows the hard life these people lived, but also how they were such robust and courageous men who were Not Afraid of Anyone or thing. It was really an awesome movie. I did like how tough the men were and strong, and never backing down. It portrays Vikings as men that one did not trifle with. They just were bigger then life in this movie. It was full of suspense, and adventure, and it was scary in parts, and I was on the edge of my seat many times, wondering if they would make it through. I like movies like that. When the endings are not predictable. Get this movie, the men in your life will thank you! It is no chick flick, it is rough and tumble and just so entertaining!