Thanks for the memories!

Absolutely Brilliant!

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

With a string of movies geared up a sole intent of garnering Oscar statuettes, Asif Kapadia aims for BAFTA's with his outing. "The Warrior" is doused with all possible ingredients that would qualify for a perfect recipe to get nominations, if not win one.Let me give you an example:: If you happen to watch a Chinese movie and there happens to be a scene/ situation which is unfamiliar to us being Non-Chinese, "queer" is the immediate thought that would come to our minds. Exactly the same emotion any Non-Indian would get while watching "The Warrior" – uncivilised and probably barbaric. While the truth lies between the history, cinematic liberties and Mr. Kapadia's head.Are the coordinates of the place unattainable on GPRS? Probably not, for its a period movie and hey, the period is not stipulated. Having said that strong flavour of Rajasthan can be felt, including the folk songs. And who waved the magic wand to make the snow-clad mountains appear from thin air? Or should I read that as an early sign of global warming? And why do the main characters speak national language? Anyways, the screenplay is good though slow at times. Music is passable.Cast:: Irfan Khan:: Needs no mention. He is the Generation Next to Naseer and Om Puri.Noor Mani :: As a thief, very much believable.Damayanti Marfatia:: as the old lady – who seems to have jumped straight out of a storybook.The rest are passable.Bottomline:: The objective was fulfilled... hook or by crook.

This was a very enjoyable film. The introduction to a different culture was exciting and mentally invigorating.The ending was the best, as it strayed away from the typical western film. Seeing this makes one realize how homogenized the movies in the US can be at times: bad guy turns good and wipes out the head boss and all of his cronies; roll credits. This was starkly different from that, the contrast was glaring when the end credits rolled and all of your expectations ingrained from seeing US films were not met.The film was centered on the idea of action and reaction, in a literal and spiritual sense. Everything occurred for a reason, and was linked together weaving a tapestry much like the woman in the hut at the end of the film was doing; strand upon strand, all connected.If you enjoy foreign films, and are able to sit still through a movie that has some slow parts, then you will enjoy this; the slow parts were important pauses in the story adding to the idea being conveyed. If you can't enjoy a film without a bloody closure and continuous action then this is not for you. I left the film with much to think about... and an incredible hunger for some Indian cuisine!

The very word "warrior" has us anticipating a non-stop action movie, but from the opening credits with the beautifully balanced composition of the gnarled tree, sand, sky and the warrior practicing his sword work in a manner that looks like dance--the music reinforcing the peaceful flowing sensation--we know right away that this movie is not about blood and guts.I believe that is why some people call this movie "boring." It all has to do with expectations. People who are looking for a warrior in the style of Mortal Kombat or Ong Bak will be sorely disappointed. I didn't know what to think when I saw it the first time, but I was so intrigued I watched it again.One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is its timelessness. This movie transcends a historical time period; it transcends culture. The story may be a samurai folk tale reworked to fit India of centuries past, but the story is universal. Some reviewers complain that the plot is too simplistic. But what is new under the sun? Certainly not a storyline. It is the presentation of the same old material that creates the interest, the beauty.The gorgeous photography is compelling. The story of human connection and personal salvation is captivating. I teach the Hero's Journey in my high school movie class and that journey is always about Transformation which is at the heart of this film. Usually, the mentor, the guide, into the world of transformation is older and wiser. In this case, the warrior's guide is his young son, Katibah. Beautiful film.When my high school students saw it, I asked them how they like it. Many were bored, but a few were mesmerized.

The lead actor is mesmerizing. I was enraptured by his expressions. His eyes were so deep and filled with so much soulful emotion- Shakespeare would have been proud. Even though Khan/ The Warrior speaks so few words, his performance is riveting every time the camera is on him. Actually, the entire cast is magnificent and the film was so well shot. There are more than a few moments when it just blows you away; the connection between the warrior and the orphan boy, the snow on his feet in the desert when he has the epiphany, the anguish of his loss. It is truly a work of art. It isn't an action film, but it is a dramatic and cinematic triumph. Khan's performance ranks up there with the best I've seen from anyone in the world, east or west. It is no small feat to convey those depths of emotion and express them so powerfully through your eyes. As they say in India- "Wah wah" / wow!