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Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Dylan Grant)MovieFreak.com (Dylan Grant)
The Warriors is based on The Anabasis, a story by the ancient Greek writer Xenophon, about 10,000 Greek warriors and their long journey home after their leader is killed in battle. They feel that if they can get to the sea they can get home, so they ...read the complete Warriors movie review at MovieFreak.com (Dylan Grant)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping, THE WARRIORS is a classic that, after a quarter-century, has finally recieved the loving finishing touches that it so rightly deserves ...read the complete Warriors movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Brian Mckay)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Popcorn PicturesPopcorn Pictures
Receiving a certain degree of notoriety upon it's release, Walter Hill's The Warriors has become a huge cult classic with it's highly original depiction of a future society where gang-rule is evident. I must admit I'd never heard of it before but now ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Popcorn Pictures
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for HNR - Hollywood North Report - DVD Review (Vince D'Amato)HNR - Hollywood North Report - DVD Review (Vince D'Amato)
Bona fide cult classic from Hollywood action director Walter Hill gets the redux treatment – in a pretty minimalistic way, thankfully. For those of you die-hard Warriors fans who may (or may not) think it’s a sin to screw with a classic, you ...read the complete Warriors movie review at HNR - Hollywood North Report - DVD Review (Vince D'Amato)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Joe Bob's Ultimate B Movie Guide (Joe Bob Briggs)Joe Bob's Ultimate B Movie Guide (Joe Bob Briggs)
One of the most controversial films ever released, blamed for murders and gang violence in several cities. Michael Beck, James Remar. ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Joe Bob's Ultimate B Movie Guide (Joe Bob Briggs)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the MoviesMovieman's Guide to the Movies
The Warriors has been a cult favorite ever since its release back in 1979. Most people probably even know the line “Can You Dig It?” without having even seen the film, so its no wonder why this DVD was put together. A barebones edition of this film ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Future Movies (Ed Colley)Future Movies (Ed Colley)
One of the greatest pleasures in the world for anyone who considers themselves a film fan, is to suddenly discover a film that they have never heard of before, and to fall head-over-heels in love with it. This is what happened to me one night several ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Future Movies (Ed Colley)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Kult Movie MaximusKult Movie Maximus
This was unexpectedly a tremendously, stunningly good movie that packed an absolute whallop! 70's inner-city action at its ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Kult Movie Maximus
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Christopher Bligh)DVD Authority.com (Christopher Bligh)
An obscure book became a cult classic. A film that spawned a life of its own on video and cable through endless nights and it's all in the name of 9 representatives from Brooklyn on one night and on the run. Director Walter Hill's vision of non stop ...read the complete Warriors movie review at DVD Authority.com (Christopher Bligh)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Oregonian (M.E. Russell)Oregonian (M.E. Russell)
The movie can also be enjoyed, and enjoyed thoroughly, as a mean, dirty piece of pulp mythology. ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Oregonian (M.E. Russell)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Gary Militzer)DVD Verdict (Gary Militzer)
The Warriors received plenty of negative publicity when it was first released theatrically in 1979. Reports of brawls between real youth gangs erupting in cinemas screening The Warriors ensured this film a permanent place in the annals of notorious cult ...read the complete Warriors movie review at DVD Verdict (Gary Militzer)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for FulvueDrive-in.com (Chuck O'Leary)FulvueDrive-in.com (Chuck O'Leary)
Tight, terse and tough. The great Walter Hill once again proves he has few equals when staging intense confrontations. ...read the complete Warriors movie review at FulvueDrive-in.com (Chuck O'Leary)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for 411Mania.com (Will Helm)411Mania.com (Will Helm)
The so-called “cult” film, most noted for its counter-culture messages, low budgets, and rabid fan bases, found its apogee in the 1970s. From here, many of the most well-regarded “cult” films originate. ...read the complete Warriors movie review at 411Mania.com (Will Helm)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Adrian Turvey)DVD Net (Adrian Turvey)
Originally released on the big screen in 1979, this fast paced film received unwarranted criticism for promoting street-gang membership and glamorising the lifestyle. This criticism was unfounded and did nothing more than give the film additional ...read the complete Warriors movie review at DVD Net (Adrian Turvey)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Slant Magazine - DVD ReviewSlant Magazine - DVD Review
Just what is the fanboys' beef with the new DVD "Director's Cut" of The Warriors, anyway? Walter Hill's cult 1979 adaptation of novelist Sol Yurick's grungy take on Xenophon's Anabasis—in short, a Coney Island gang tries to escape the Bronx by night ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Slant Magazine - DVD Review
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
The original thrust of the story is wholly intact. The Coney Island gang the Warriors travels from Brooklyn to the Bronx for a summit that will bring together the major outfits from the five New York boroughs, 100 gangs of nine delegates each. The ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Reel.com
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Oz)eFilmCritic.com (Oz)
Ya gotta laugh at this hokey flick. A lot. Those 70's folks were so goofy. "Oh, look out, that gang dresses as mimes! Oh no! HEre come the baseball players! Egads! The Frenchmen are ...read the complete Warriors movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Oz)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for HorrorWatchHorrorWatch
The rival gangs of New York have been summoned to a massive gathering. In the middle is Cyrus, a man with a vision, all gangs working together could own New York. As Cyrus screams out "Can you dig it?" a shot rings out and silences the street prophet ...read the complete Warriors movie review at HorrorWatch
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Ian Jane)DVD Talk (Ian Jane)
While the fact that Paramount DID NOT INCLUDE THE THEATRICAL CUT OF THE FILM on this release is a huge irritation, the new version does play well aside from the comic book transitions. The print quality is great, the sound is great, and the four ...read the complete Warriors movie review at DVD Talk (Ian Jane)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Currentfilm.com - Director's Cut DVD ReviewCurrentfilm.com - Director's Cut DVD Review
However, a shot is fired and Cyrus is killed, just as the police storm the meeting. In the confusion, the Warriors are blamed, and the gang has to head for the hills, taking cover in a cemetery not too far away. They realize that they now must somehow ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Currentfilm.com - Director's Cut DVD Review
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for eFilmCriticeFilmCritic
Directed and co-written by Walter Hill from a mass-market novel by Sol Yurick, "The Warriors" is a New York City gangs-on-the run flick made in the late 1970s. It's also acquired the rank of "cult classic" for Hill's bold stylistics, taut direction, ...read the complete Warriors movie review at eFilmCritic
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Keith Breese)filmcritic.com (Keith Breese)
...read the complete Warriors movie review at filmcritic.com (Keith Breese)
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.comMoviepie.com
His response to The Warriors wasn't unusual when I mentioned the new DVD to guy friends. It must be a 30-something boy thing. Another friend of mine, eyes glittering with excitement, said that he and his brother watched it "like a hundred times... you ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Moviepie.com
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Dragan AntulovDragan Antulov
Upon its release, despite the controversies and even some youth riots that were allegedly inspired by it, THE WARRIORS enjoyed immense popularity and very quickly received some kind of a cult status. However, despite being one of the best movies of that ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Dragan Antulov
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Digital BitsThe Digital Bits
Walter Hill's The Warriors is one of the greatest B-movies ever made. Filmed with style and tension, the movie combines aspects of western, kung fu, and horror movies. Controversial upon its release in 1979, the Warriors is rumored to be the film that ...read the complete Warriors movie review at The Digital Bits
Warriors, The (1979) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
The Director's Cut of the 1979 cult gang drama The Warriors invites cynicism. At the very least, the timing of it is a little suspect, coming a full 26 years after the movie's notorious debut when real gangs decided that the multiplex was good a place as ...read the complete Warriors movie review at Reel.com DVD review (Pam Grady)
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Warriors, The (1979) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Warriors, The (1979) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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