DAAAAAA warriors

I'm not going to lie. I decided to watch this because of the game. I didn't want to play it without having seen the film, and it looked intriguing, so here I am.

A gang called The Warriors is framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island. The movie follows their journey back to Coney Island through a city swarming with gangs out for vengeance.

This is generally regarded as a cult flick, but I can't understand why. Film snobs may turn their nose up at the over the top costumes and the comic book themes, but they need to stop being so elitist and appreciate how all the elements work with one another. There's a stylistic flare that makes the simple scenario fun to watch. There's a lot done right here and it's definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for a fun movie done really well. And now I'm kind of pumped to start playing the game.

A note about the special edition DVD: the transfer is magnificent. The image is clean and crisp and the sound is top notch. There are also some good extras to round out the package.

Grade = B+