Film Review – Desert Warrior

“Desert Warrior” hasn’t enjoyed a smooth ride to release. The feature was shot five years ago and has endured plenty of behind-the-scenes conflicts preventing it from reaching theaters. And now it’s finally here, and the curious will probably get the most out of the viewing experience, watching director Rupert Wyatt (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Captive State”) aim to stage big, widescreen action and deal with fiery performances. The helmer has the money to do it, with the production happy to show off its expanse, as Wyatt is openly trying to sell the epic qualities of the picture. It’s the rest of “Desert Warrior” that isn’t as convincing, with editorial clunkiness and dramatic lethargy hurting the endeavor, preventing it from achieving a more dominating cinematic presence. There are highlights to enjoy, but it takes quite a bit of patience to wait for them. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com