In city where there is constant gang warfare, a man tries to bring the gangs together to fight a common enemy.
I want to know why this film isn't better known. Yes I know its on the festival circuit (as of this writing) but it some how manages to be an exciting, funny and kick ass exercise in an alternate universe.
One part THE WARRIORS and one part JOHN WICK, THE ARBITER beautifully creates it's own world. Nominally its a city like any other, except that the gangs are all like in THE WARRIORS. They have rules, like no guns and no property damage, which are there to keep the police off their back. It also allows the budget to be smaller since all you need are a few props, some blood and a fight choreogrpaher who knows how to stage fights for the camera. The world and it's rules are laid out in the first ten minutes and it's so perfctly done that we'll follow our hero anywhere.
What an absolutely wonderful film.
This is the sort of film that would have played for years in the drive-ins and grind houses of yester year because not only is there action and humor, but there is also a great deal of heart that shows the filmmakers care
If you love action, this film is for you because if you're like me you're going to want to watch this again.
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