- Format: PAL
- Language Korean, English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Premier Asia
- DVD Release Date: 27 Oct 2003
- Run Time: 86 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000CAPWB
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 70,815 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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"The Warrior" has been classed as a 'coming of age' for Korean Cinema and if this is the case then I'm excited about what's to come. In an age where so many actions films seem to rely on special effects, "The Warrior" avoids this and what you see is what you get. (though there are come CG shots but you won't notice them until you watch the behind the scenes extras).
The film has so much going for it. It is visually appealling, the characters have depth, the story is strong and the fighting scenes are, well, intense. One criticism about this film that I've heard is that it's too long or too slow. Not true!! If you enjoy action films with great characters then this is the movie for you. This is no kids action film.
The extras on this 2DVD set are the best I have seen in a English-released Asian DVD. There is an hour long "Making of", a 30 minute interview with "villain" Yu Rong-Kwong, Outtakes, 30+ deleted scenes!!! Plus a good deal more.
I won't compare it to any other film because that always leads to trouble. Instead I'll say this, if you enjoy period action films that are both mentally and visually appealling, then I would certainly recommend "The Warrior". If you want a no-brainer action film, I suggest you look elsewhere.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Every once in a while a truly great director manages to surpass himself and create a film which is a true masterpiece. The Warrior is such a film. This film is perfect in every way.
In my opinion Kim Sung-su has proved himself to be the equal of Kurosawa, if not better.
The story is about a group of Koreans trying to make their way home from China whose quest is turned into and epic battle for survival when they go to the aid of a Ming princess.
The action is awsome but is done with a sense of realism that is often lacking in asian movies. This is much more than just an action movie. It is a wonderfully acted and atmospheric tale which is quite rightly described as "the biggest motion-picture event in Korean cinema history"
You would be mad to miss it.
One last word of advice. A few of the reviews on this section seem to be for a completely different film. They are easy to spot as they are the ones who didn't give it 5 stars.
In my opinion Kim Sung-su has proved himself to be the equal of Kurosawa, if not better.
The story is about a group of Koreans trying to make their way home from China whose quest is turned into and epic battle for survival when they go to the aid of a Ming princess.
The action is awsome but is done with a sense of realism that is often lacking in asian movies. This is much more than just an action movie. It is a wonderfully acted and atmospheric tale which is quite rightly described as "the biggest motion-picture event in Korean cinema history"
You would be mad to miss it.
One last word of advice. A few of the reviews on this section seem to be for a completely different film. They are easy to spot as they are the ones who didn't give it 5 stars.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For once in my entire life I have found a movie which has tested the limits of my vocabulary! Its an utterly amazing film! The atmosphere is incredible!
To be honest its one of those films where you cannot help but fall in love with some of the characters ( one in particular for me!). Never before have I seen a movie where the acting has been so true in essence that if you didn't know any better you would believe it real. The director plunges you into a story full of hope, despair and shocking realism that would make you forget everything you knew for the duration of the movie, everything except them that is!
As I said it is a must see movie!!! But be warned, to fully appreciate it you have to have your mind switched on because as said in previous reviews its a movie with few words. So its up to you to pick up the pieces....anyhow...if you do decide to watch it make sure to watch to the end, it all clicks...and maybe you too will fall in love with " The Character " (Guess who !)
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