Review of The Warriors (1979) by Joe A — 24 Mar 2012
Classic 70s flick has a street gang from Coney Island framed for murdering the leader of the biggest gang in the city and fighting their way back home with every gang in New York out to get them. A violent and stylish action thriller with some really colorful characters and a sumptuous neon visual style.
Fight scenes are top notch and the film rarely stops moving. Despite being about The Warriors, it's the face painted Baseball Furies that would become the trademark of this last great B-movie of the 70s.
Also might be Walter Hill's best movie. Trivia: Warriors caused an uproar upon release when some gang related violence occured at screenings. Future oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl has a small role as an undercover vice cop who arrests genre favorite James Remar.
Star Michael Beck was quoted as saying that The Warriors opened a lot of doors for him... and then Xanadu closed them all.
This review of The Warriors (1979) was written by Joe A on 24 Mar 2012.
The Warriors has generally received very positive reviews.
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