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The images of Asif Kapadia's first feature film, The Warrior, sear themselves in the mind: the warrior practising with his sword in front of a half-alive tree, or a close-up of a scorpion scuttling across the desert as a camel cart goes by. Restrained beauty pervades the film in the choice of locations, costumes and the framing of each shot, but those unaccustomed to art cinema will feel the absence of story in this visual, mystical odyssey which uses few words, as looks and images carry the film. Irfan Khan brings a quiet, powerful presence of haunting intensity to the role an Indian "samurai", seemingly a homage to Kurosawa. The warrior has an epiphany after a bloodthirsty encounter that leads him to abandon his life in the desert and head for the pure snows of the Himalayas. This film (that repays repeat viewing and introduces major new talent) is likely to become a landmark.
On the DVD: The Warrior's picture quality on disc does justice to the film and the extras are rewarding. The young director is sincere and reflective, as shown in his scene-by-scene commentary and on the deleted material, the latter lasting over an hour. The making of documentary is absorbing. --Rachel Dwyer
On the DVD: The Warrior's picture quality on disc does justice to the film and the extras are rewarding. The young director is sincere and reflective, as shown in his scene-by-scene commentary and on the deleted material, the latter lasting over an hour. The making of documentary is absorbing. --Rachel Dwyer
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Lafcadia is the leader of a group of warriors hired by a local lord to enforce his rule among the people. When he is ordered to punish a village that has failed to pay tribute, Lafcadia renounces his violent ways and sets off on a journey to the mountain village in which he was born. The lord then dispatches Biswas, Lafcadia's second-in-command, to track-down the former warrior and punish his betrayal with death.
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By KalteStern
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Anyone expecting and wanting more Wu Xhia, in the vein of 'Hero' or 'Crouching Tiger' should look elsewhere, because while this has fighting and blood by the bucketful, it is not that sort of film at all,and distributors have done it no favours by trying to promote it on that basis.
In some ways it's more akin to a Sergio Leone Western made by Kurosawa, with its largely desert setting - by the time we reach the Clay Fort at the end it feels like the Alamo....although is technically Ming China.
Unlike more overtly genre pictures from Hong Kong, this Korean film actually has some great (if understated) acting, and a script that includes complex and sophisticated characters; there are no crude heroes and villains but a gradual development of the protagonists' motivation and character flaws.
Great photography, good script, but perhaps a bit long - but overall, well worth seeing
In some ways it's more akin to a Sergio Leone Western made by Kurosawa, with its largely desert setting - by the time we reach the Clay Fort at the end it feels like the Alamo....although is technically Ming China.
Unlike more overtly genre pictures from Hong Kong, this Korean film actually has some great (if understated) acting, and a script that includes complex and sophisticated characters; there are no crude heroes and villains but a gradual development of the protagonists' motivation and character flaws.
Great photography, good script, but perhaps a bit long - but overall, well worth seeing
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The film follows a Korean peace delegation sent to make peace with the Ming dynasty. Unfortunately their plans are thwarted and they find themselves trudging across the desert desperate to make it home to Korea. They are led by the General who is a handsome young man who has a point to prove but in so doing gradually loses the respect of the men he is supposed to lead.
Amongst the group is a young slave who has a great sense of honour and is also a master with a spear. When they come across a group of Mongol warriors who have taken hostage the princess of the Ming dynasty, the Korean warriors steal her away in the belief that they will win favour with Ming. Both the General and the slave boy develop a thing for the princess who is played by Ziyi Zhang (is she the only Chinese actress in the world? She's in every Asian film!)
The Korean warriors go on the run from the Mongol warriors who want the princess back. Each of the main character's has to battle to discover the true sense of honour. The princess blames herself for causing so much trouble, the General wants to be the best warrior he can be and the slave wants to be free and find honour by doing the right thing. Unfortunately there is no love scene and there are only meangingful glances and unspoken words. The film leaves you feeling that everything was futile but then maybe that's the point. Once again a brilliant Asian film, although with the likes of 'Hero', 'House of Flying Daggers' and others, this is likely to be overlooked.
Amongst the group is a young slave who has a great sense of honour and is also a master with a spear. When they come across a group of Mongol warriors who have taken hostage the princess of the Ming dynasty, the Korean warriors steal her away in the belief that they will win favour with Ming. Both the General and the slave boy develop a thing for the princess who is played by Ziyi Zhang (is she the only Chinese actress in the world? She's in every Asian film!)
The Korean warriors go on the run from the Mongol warriors who want the princess back. Each of the main character's has to battle to discover the true sense of honour. The princess blames herself for causing so much trouble, the General wants to be the best warrior he can be and the slave wants to be free and find honour by doing the right thing. Unfortunately there is no love scene and there are only meangingful glances and unspoken words. The film leaves you feeling that everything was futile but then maybe that's the point. Once again a brilliant Asian film, although with the likes of 'Hero', 'House of Flying Daggers' and others, this is likely to be overlooked.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By J. Faria
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This film is truly epic. It follows a small band of Korean warriors as they attempt to fight their way home, and along the way protect a chinese princess from an army of Mongol warriors.
This is another fine example of how Korean cinema is now leading the way in epic film-making (also see "Brotherhood"). This really is a boy's own adventure. Honourable warriors fighting against insurmountable odds, using only their fighting skills and cameraderie.
It reminded me of westerns like the Magnificent Seven and The Wild Bunch. In fact it owes a lot to Sam Peckinpah in the way the fight scenes are staged, particularly at the end.
The battle scenes stand out. They are brilliantly filmed and never tiresome or confusing.
The actors and dialogue are well above average for a martial arts film.I have no idea why this hasn't been widely released in cinemas, as were "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers". This film is easily on a par with those, if not better. Less arty perhaps, but very entertaining. Personally I usually avoid martial arts films but I'd recommend this to anyone who likes their cinema to be high quality, entertaining and on a big scale. Why can't WE make films like this in the UK??
This is another fine example of how Korean cinema is now leading the way in epic film-making (also see "Brotherhood"). This really is a boy's own adventure. Honourable warriors fighting against insurmountable odds, using only their fighting skills and cameraderie.
It reminded me of westerns like the Magnificent Seven and The Wild Bunch. In fact it owes a lot to Sam Peckinpah in the way the fight scenes are staged, particularly at the end.
The battle scenes stand out. They are brilliantly filmed and never tiresome or confusing.
The actors and dialogue are well above average for a martial arts film.I have no idea why this hasn't been widely released in cinemas, as were "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers". This film is easily on a par with those, if not better. Less arty perhaps, but very entertaining. Personally I usually avoid martial arts films but I'd recommend this to anyone who likes their cinema to be high quality, entertaining and on a big scale. Why can't WE make films like this in the UK??
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As usual no film jargon.
Unusual film. Slow in places. Good acting and direction.
If you are expecting lots of fight scenes - then no. But I liked this film. Read more
Unusual film. Slow in places. Good acting and direction.
If you are expecting lots of fight scenes - then no. But I liked this film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. J. Chippendale
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Loved this film, however
I felt the narrative structure was a little lost on me. It resembled a film based on a short story. A little lacking in depth and plot
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a journey of redemption
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Published 15 months ago by Etonie E
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Quite a nice but simple story. Warriors save princess and deliver her safely to her intended destination. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr T
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The Warrior
Very exciting Chinese martial arts/adventure film with some great battle scenes.The female lead of the princess is played by the beautiful Zhang Ziyi, in one of her early films. Read more
Published 21 months ago by peter
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The Warrior
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Beautiful scenery, but the rest of it is boring and can't really see the 'warrior' explanitive. Read more
Beautiful scenery, but the rest of it is boring and can't really see the 'warrior' explanitive. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Adam
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Wow, so sad, poignant and beautiful
What a movie. Tremendous stories of sacrifice, personal honour, human failings and heroics.
A great story.
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A great story.
Who is the warrior? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. M. L. Rose
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I'm a fan of asian movies and bought this being familiar with both jung-woo sung and of course zhang ziyi (who isn't?) and it works fairly well... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2011 by William Young
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Warrior
Top film - Good Martial Arts and nice use of the swords and spears especially from the slave (Korean) warrior. excellent fights.
Published on 19 July 2010 by M. A. Rashid
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