Die Warriors (1979)
29KDie Warriors: Directed by Walter Hill. With Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler. In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down.
“During a gang summit in the Bronx, a rival gang leader (Roger Hill) is shot and killed. A Coney Island gang is wrongfully accused of the crime and find themselves on the run from other gangs and cops as they race back to their turf. Will they make it back in one piece?u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWalter Hillu0026#39;s (u0026quot;48 Hrs.u0026quot;) stylish tale about gang warfare packs a punch (even by todayu0026#39;s standards). Upon release, the film sparked controversy and was accused of encouraging gang violence. After one look, itu0026#39;s not brutal, graphic or unpleasant. Itu0026#39;s an exciting, fast-paced, action-packed, non-bloody tale that sends a message with conviction. Most of the gangs portrayed are too cartoonish to be menacing, but yet they are unique in more ways than one. Credit should also be given to Andrew Laszlou0026#39;s photography. A cult classic. u0026quot;Can you dig it?u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMy evaluation: *** out of ****.”
