Nomad: The Warrior takes a rare look at the nomadic culture of 18th-century Kazakhstan and the warriors who fought for
independence from a tyrannical invading force. The movie is about a bunch of Kazakhs, was filmed in Kazakhstan and, at least in one version, is filmed in Kazakh, so why - now, be patient with me for a second - why the f**k does it star two Hispanic actors?
Jay Hernandez ( Hostel ) and Kuno Becker ( Goal! ) are two best friends who have grown up since they were little and are now considered to be some of the best warriors in the country (though it''s not a country yet). Mansur (Becker) has been prophesied to be the one to unite the Kazakh sultans under one banner and drive the foreigners from their boundaries. They both work under the guidance of Oraz the Wise (Jason Scott Lee), who not only is really smart but seems to be able to see the future, talk to horses and fight like crazy.
Nomad is Kazakhstan''s entry for Best Foreign Language Picture for the 79th Annual Academy Awards, so why are the three lead actors people who can''t possibly speak Kazakh, let alone look convincing enough to play a native. It is absolutely embarrassing to watch these actors in the movie, especially Hernandez and Becker, who are both Hispanic in origin. It makes no sense whatsoever, but is not the only problem with the movie.