The Warriors (DVD, 2005, Director's Cut/Widescreen)

This is the 2005 re-release of the 1979 Walter Hill classic - the Warriors. In brief the film deals with all of New York's gangs meeting together for the first time. Each gang in the city has sent representatives to discuss basically taking over the city. The leader of the largest gang, and the organizer of the meeting,is killed and the Warriors, a gang from Coney Island, is blamed. The Warriors now have to fight their way back to Coney Island. Standing in their way is every gang in New York City.

While the plot is typical the movie is anything but. Walter Hill brought an almost comic book like feel to the film incorporating gaudily dressed villains, incredible fight scenes, and riveting music including the Eagles classic - "In the City".

The acting is solid, the action sequences are fantastic, and the soundtrack is great. It's a classic 1970 /80's action movie and the new release has lots of quality extras including an Introduction by Walter Hill and some interesting featurettes and interviews with the original actors. If you liked the original movie, you'll love the Ultimate Director's Cut.