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The Warrior's Way

The Warrior's Way

Adventure · Fantasy · Action · 2010

A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.

Movie details

The Warrior's Way

“Assassin. Hero. Legend.”

2010 Adventure · Fantasy · Action 1h 40m

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6.6 / 10

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A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Seung-moo

Written by

Lee Seung-moo

Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gun

Yang

Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth

Lynne

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Ron

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Colonel

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Saddest Flute

Tony Cox

Tony Cox

Eight-Ball

Analin Rudd

Analin Rudd

Baby April

Court is in session

Put The Warrior's Way on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.