Aino Annuddin, Chander Singh, Hemant Maahaor
Shot on location in the deserts of Rajasthan and the Himalayas, Asif Kapadia's award-winning drama centers on Lafcadia (Irfan Khan), the local despot's ruthless head warrior. Just as he's about to kil...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 2, 2006
Stats: 118 reviews
A warrior acting as an enforcer for a local warlord becomes sick of killing and leaves on a pilgrimage to his birthplace, but death seems to follow wherever he goes. I haven't had much exposure to Indian films, Bollywood being the main staple of British TV on the rare occasions i...( read more)
Using the rugged desert landscape of Rajasthan like a character in the film and capturing stunningly beautiful images, The Warrior is a very visual spectacle which tells the story in a very focused and confident way. Irfan Khan is outstanding in the lead and I would enjoy seeing...( read more)
One beautiful, minimalist, sorrowful tale about the search of peace in a man's troubled soul.
It may be critically acclaimed and artistically superior to most movies. However it is also one of the most boring and dullest experiences i've ever had at the cinema. Being that bored I couldn't find much to like in it at all.
A charming pearl,nowadays,real adventures require a special pilgrimage.The Warrior Within.Khan portrays the spiritual conclusion of an ecumenical hermit.As boring as it sounds,I assure you it's one of the recent "unknown" great films.
A thoughtful and beautifully shot film that's hindered by its meticulous pace.
18th century Kazakhstan, a vast, pitiless region of austere and terrible beauty, bordered by China, Russia and Tibet. Here the proud and warlike Kazakh tribes have survived and fought for centuries - against invaders, against their formidable Jungar enemies and amongst themselves...( read more)
Really blew away what I initially thought of this. I loved the minimalism, very stark and just very though-provoking, like the reason why he abandoned the sword so suddenly and why he did not feel a need for revenge,
Great storyline... Really keeps you watching to see what happens next..
What is best in the film is its depiction of the warrior's epic journey, photographed with breathtaking beauty and simplicity by Roman Osin. full review
The Warrior may be mighty of sword but he is exceedingly limp of writing. full review
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