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THE WARRIOR Send This Review to a Friend
Don’t get the impression from the title that “The Warrior” is a violent action film. There is a violent setting early in the story, but the tale is really about a warrior who changes and turns his back on violence. Set in India’s past and recalling frontier days in Rajasthan, this beautifully shot film directed by Asif Kapadia from a screenplay he wrote with Tim Miller is the story of Lafcadia, who serves a warlord and carries out his atrocities and inflicting of brutal punishments. One day Lafcadia, played with quiet earnestness by Irfan Khan, decides that enough is enough. Now he becomes hunted for his disobedience.
The film unfolds simply. It is as predictable as it is open-hearted and human. It is almost like a fairy tale, which gives it charm, but it is also too simplistic to stir enough drama and passion. Yet one can appreciate the viewpoint and enjoy the lovely cinematography and the beauty with which the saga of Lafcadia unfolds.
We follow the protagonist on his perilous journey with his son Katiba (Puru Chhibber), as he is pursued by the underlings of the vengeful warlord. The film has integrity, which gives it strength. There are also tense moments and sadness. But “The Warrior,” while breathing visual artistry, lacks the overall impact a film like that should have. A Miramax Films release.
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