Discount THE WARRIORS? That is probably too harsh, but that is how this (otherwise enjoyable) movie felt.
THE WANDERS was a bit too long for its relatively simple plot. Many scenes (I watched the director's cut) seemed unnecessary, contributing little to the plot's advance. Not-so-subtle (and for the movie totally irrelevant) hints were used to remind the audience of the film's time period. That is OK for elementary school plays - not so okay for professional films.
If you, like I, found this film after looking for films similar to THE WARRIORS, than you did not find what you were looking for. This film is better classified as a 60s Bronx Coming of Age film. If you start with that expectation, than I am sure you will enjoy THE WANDERERS just fine!
THE WANDERS was a bit too long for its relatively simple plot. Many scenes (I watched the director's cut) seemed unnecessary, contributing little to the plot's advance. Not-so-subtle (and for the movie totally irrelevant) hints were used to remind the audience of the film's time period. That is OK for elementary school plays - not so okay for professional films.
If you, like I, found this film after looking for films similar to THE WARRIORS, than you did not find what you were looking for. This film is better classified as a 60s Bronx Coming of Age film. If you start with that expectation, than I am sure you will enjoy THE WANDERERS just fine!