DVD : 3/5 Rating : The Warrior

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IMHO REVIEW :
saw this two days ago... here's my review.

i was expecting something different. when i saw the preview for this movie it made it out to be an action adventure movie - it is not an action adventure movie - it's more about a spiritual journey of a man who wants to change his life. it's a movie where the story is told mostly through imagery. the dialog is very minimal and the story would fall apart was it not for the lead actor whose presense is amazing.

the overall story is about a 'warrior' who tries to change his life - he is meet with challenges which temps him to seek revenge, to strike back but instead he chooses to find peace. it's a very spiritual movie with various mystical elements. it has sweeping landscape shots which are amazing as well as sutle close ups. it's beautifully shot - just poorly edited.

i state that it's poorly edited because the flow doesn't work with the way the story is told (i think). the story is very 'zen' like but there are moments where the cut seens are too fast which seem jarring. it kinda takes away from long peaceful shots of the beautiful landscape.

overall - good movie if you're in the mood for indie - slow - inner journey type movies. if you're looking for action and bloodshed - this isn't for you.