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The Warrior's Way

  • 2010
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
28K
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The Warrior's Way (2010)
A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.
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A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.A warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.

  • Director
    • Sngmoo Lee
  • Writers
    • Sngmoo Lee
    • Scott Reynolds
  • Stars
    • Jang Dong-gun
    • Kate Bosworth
    • Geoffrey Rush
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sngmoo Lee
    • Writers
      • Sngmoo Lee
      • Scott Reynolds
    • Stars
      • Jang Dong-gun
      • Kate Bosworth
      • Geoffrey Rush
    • 134User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Jang Dong-gun
    Jang Dong-gun
    • Yang
    Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth
    • Lynne
    Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush
    • Ronald
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Colonel
    Tony Cox
    Tony Cox
    • Eight-Ball
    Lung Ti
    Lung Ti
    • Saddest Flute
    Analin Rudd
    • Baby April
    Markus Hamilton
    • Baptiste
    Rod Lousich
    • Craig
    Matt Gillanders
    • Geyser
    Christina Asher
    • Esmerelda
    Jed Brophy
    Jed Brophy
    • Jacques
    Carl Bland
    • Billy
    Ian Harcourt
    Ian Harcourt
    • Lofty
    Tony Wyeth
    • Smithy
    Ryan Richards
    Ryan Richards
    • Slug
    Nic Sampson
    Nic Sampson
    • Pug
    Ashley Jones
    • Rug
    • Director
      • Sngmoo Lee
    • Writers
      • Sngmoo Lee
      • Scott Reynolds
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    User reviews134

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    6cafesmitty

    Entertaining, Stylish, not much Substance

    I am one that love stylish movies, especially action movies and I was hoping for a little more out of this. To be honest, the story is a bit lacking, but the action is very cool. There are some scenes which play more than others. The main character hardly ever talks and its really noticeable. I love Kate Bosworth in this movie, she is a saving grace to this film. I can't put my finger on it, but it is missing something. Its missing that "awe" moment that I was hoping it would deliver. You know, that scene that would make your mouth drop and I was expecting it from this movie. It was just too slow. And the writing is off. It is just not quite there. The pace of the film is off also. Still, entertaining as hell, but don't waste your money on seeing in that XD format (which stands for eXtreme Digital). That just a waste of some extra bucks. There is nothing more you are going to gain watching it in even, supposedly, higher def than what theaters normally do. But the movie is very stylish. Its the latest movie of mixing two genres,ninjas and westerns. And I give it a 7 out of 10, it did its job of entertaining. Btw, not a family movie and definitely not for small kids. I think guys will like it more than women. It is worth going to the theater to see. It is not worth a blind buy on blu-ray when it comes out. It is worth buying on blu-ray if you are into it and have seen the movie. But I would go out with your buddies, don't expect much and you will get more.
    6paulclaassen

    A hell of a lot of fun!

    This English-language Korean film certainly is pleasing to the eye. It is visually stunning with great photography. Unconventional and a bit weird also comes to mind, but oh-so enjoyable and a lot of fun (despite some slapstick humor).

    The film combines so many different elements and genres: action, adventure, humor, fantasy, brutality, gore, and even sensuality. It's hard to put my finger on what exactly attracts me to the film. Maybe the unusual combination of everything. Definitely the film's look! And it has a great score.

    I didn't find the hero, Yang, a strong enough character. Lynne (Kate Bosworth) was a far more interesting character with a much better back story - and story altogether. At times Danny Huston didn't seem believable - or terrifying - enough as Colonel, the antagonist, but the showdown between Lynne and Colonel was a great moment.

    In general, this is an awesome production and a great watch - just don't take it too seriously.

    Would I watch it again? Yes.
    7Naughtia_Nah

    Great accomplishment for first-time director

    I haven't heard anything about this movie prior to watching it. I saw Mr. Rush on the casting list and decided that I wanted to see it. I found this movie to be very interesting and different.

    I am a sucker for beautiful visual effects, therefore I found this movie to be worthy of a high rating. Everything seemed very different because of the combination of various genres (western, action, martial arts, comedy & romance). I have also got a new found respect for Kate Bosworth because she pulled the part of so beautifully. This is a major accomplishment for director Sngmoo Lee, as this is his first movie ever.

    But my all time favorite thing about this movie was the adorable little baby. I loved her cute facial expressions.
    7mad_fighter77-86-984114

    atmospheric action

    I regret watching this movie at home and not at the movie theater. these kind of movies are much more enjoyable specially on the big screen. The movie has a magic to it and atmosphere that is very well portrayed.

    I loved the hero character being the " silent and deadly " type, it saved the script and boosted up the acting.

    If you are into samurai and warrior's from the east and such I definitely recommend this movie, it successfully managed to combine swordsman skills with cowboy gun fights, which I never seen before. the movie is very stylish and they did a great job with the atmospheric effects.
    7Cruise2061

    Stylish and Arty but Elegant.

    Imagine a Sergio Leone western with swords. The setting is as sparse as the dialogue but you don't sit through one of his works for the acting or the plot. Warrior's Way is like that. What it lacks is made up in other ways. The choreography is above average, the CGI seamless and the set pieces pure art. And it's all cleverly portrayed, captured and presented. An enjoyable little gem from the genre.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The painting in the saloon is a parody of Edouard Manet's famous "Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe" (itself a copy of Raimondi's engraving "The Judgment of Paris"), with the setting changed to the prairies, and buffaloes and tepees in the background.
    • Goofs
      Ronald and another man are at the old ferris wheel during the big battle against the Colonel and his men. Ronald loads a bullet into his rifle with his bare finger. In the next shot, he is firing the gun while wearing black gloves that are completely intact.
    • Quotes

      Colonel: I'll see you in hell, little girl. Wear something nasty.

    • Connections
      Featured in Shinee: Obsession (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Kim Duk Soo Samulnori Best
      Performed by Kim Duk Soo & Samulnori

      Courtesy of SYNNARA

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • New Zealand
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Laundry Warrior
    • Filming locations
      • Henderson Valley Studios, Hickory Avenue, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Rogue
      • Boram Entertainment
      • Wellmade Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $42,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,666,340
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,048,665
      • Dec 5, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,103,434
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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