Roger Ebert gave the film one and a half stars out of four, remarking that it "lumber[s] from one expensive set-piece to the next without taking the time to tell a story that might make us care." Conversely, James Berardinelli gave The 13th Warrior three stars out of four, calling it "a solid offering" that "delivers an exhilarating 100 minutes". Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly rated it A− and called it "the most unexpectedly audacious, exhilarating, and wildly creative adventure thriller I have seen in ages".
roger ebert gave the film one and a half stars out of four remarking that it "lumber[s] from one expensive set-piece to the next without taking the time to tell a story that might make us care" conversely james berardinelli gave the 13th warrior three stars out of four calling it "a solid offering" that "delivers an exhilarating 100 minutes" lisa schwarzbaum of entertainment weekly rated it a− and called it "the most unexpectedly audacious exhilarating and wildly creative adventure thriller i have seen in ages"