The Warrior Within

Rating:
Summary: a truly unique film
Review: This movie is really an undiscovered gem of filmaking, for martial arts students of all ages as well as for the rest of us would be martial arts students. The director illustrates with exquisite detail the beauty, spirituality and aesthetic appeal underlying the principal styles of martial arts. He uses slow-motion effect to capture the intensity and rapidity of martial arts movements. It is through these artfully timed and filmed action sequences that we see the strength of the characters as well. His usage of pastel colors juxtaposed with black helps emphasize the feelings and attitudes of the characters. The stylistic elements combined with monologue by each of the martial arts practitioners featured in the film is somewhat unusual in this genre of filmaking. I watched the film several times, and got something out of it each time. The movie is certainly enjoyable, but it is also highly educational. This is definitely a movie you should not miss.