Review of The Warriors (1979) by Alex R — 23 Jun 2011
Walter Hill's The Warriors is a masterpiece.The film has a feel and atmosphere to it that you can't ignore.. Set in a Dystopian futuresque New York City, The Warriors tells the story of the Warriors gang who are framed for the murder of the most powerful gang leader in New York at a truce meeting to unite all the New York gangs.
The Warriors must return to their safe haven of Coney Island while being surrounded by 20,000 angry and united gang members. Walter Hill's direction is phenomenal and The cast give terrific performances.
The standout performance here however was David Patrick Kelly as Luther, he simply was menacing and his taunt at the end, "Warriors come out to pla-ay" was brilliant, it made the film even better.
The Warriors is an awesome action film with a great cast. I found the film to be quite original, and due to it's style of film, I thought it added a certain quality to the film that breaks new ground.
The Warriors is a superb film and is by far the best film directed by Walter Hill. The film is always suspenseful, and thrilling. The fact that we don't know what will happen to The Warriors leaves you guessing Till the end.
The Warriors is an exciting film with top notch action, thrills and awesome acting. Walter Hill keeps the film going strong with small breaks of which the audience can catch their breath, and wonder what will happen next.
The Warriors is one of the best action films of the 70's, and since it was released at the end of the decade, the film closes the book on an era of terrific and sometimes rediculous, but always thrilling and exciting action films.
The Warriors is an astounding accomplishement and remains one of the best action films ever filmed. Truly original.
This review of The Warriors (1979) was written by Alex R on 23 Jun 2011.
The Warriors has generally received very positive reviews.
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