It all starts with a night raid on a small village. evil theme with the many times tried simplistic revenge plot, as well as an obvious inspiration drawn from the classic kung fu movies, 212 Warrior doesn’t take long to reveal its flaws, and soon enough it becomes apparent that the next two hours are going to be painful to sit through. I was wondering how these movies would look like if made in this day and age, and I have to say the answer to this question is indeed a disappointing one.Ĭombining the classic good vs. Rather than borrowing the tried and tested spectacular fight fest formula, 212 Warrior continues the tradition of Indonesian martial arts fantasies of the 80’s, such as The Devil’s Sword or Jaka Sembung movies, replacing contemporary setting for a more fantastical one. Judging from the box-office figures, 212 Warrior succeeded in becoming a hit domestically, but for a spoiled western fan hungry for some hard-hitting silat action, it proves to be quite a letdown. All of this could have meant one thing only, 212 Warrior was the hottest Indonesian blockbuster to be unleashed upon the local cinema audiences in years. The role of Wiro, probably the most beloved heroic figure in all of Indonesian literature, was given to none other than Bastien’s son, former model-turned-actor Vino G.
On top of this what-could-possibly-go-wrong team up, 212 Warrior is based on a highly popular series of novels written by Indonesian author Bastian Tito. Pairing of the two was a choice that must have put many worried minds at ease, action was in safe hands. Taking over duties of the film’s fight choreographer was silat maestro Yayan Ruhian, joined by Jackie Chan’s former stunt team member Man Ching-Chan as action director.
The involvement of local talent didn’t stop there. Co-production with Fox International Pictures, first for any Southeast Asian movie, secured a substantial budget, and the award-winning director Angga Dwimas Sasongko was brought to the project to secure this boat has a good captain. Bastian, Sherina Munaf, Marsha Timothy, Fariz Alfarizi, Happy Salma, Dwi Sasono, Yayan Ruhian, Cecep Arif Rahman, Lukman Sardi, Ruth MariniĢ12 Warrior could have been a step-up for Indonesian action cinema.
He becomes determined to improve himself and once more embarks on a journey to fight evil and learn more about life and the art of silat.Cast: Vino G. Wiro then comes to understand the teachings of 212, the balance of contrary forces and the thin line between good and evil.
On his journey to find Mahesa, Wiro meets fellow travelers BUJANG GILA TAPAK SAKTI "Mad Mighty Fist" and ANGGINI. After 17 years of training, Wiro inherits the mighty 212 Axe and fighting style from his master, leaving the mountains he has called home to put an end to Mahesa's evil plans. Stung by betrayal and worried that Mahesa will grow even more dangerous, she teaches Wiro a secretive, legendary martial art called Silat and grooms him to be the next 212 Dragon Axe Warrior. The perpetrator of the raid turns out to be Sinto's former disciple, MAHESA BIRAWA, who turns his back on her and uses her ultimate fighting technique for his own vicious purposes. In a bandit raid that killed both his parents, 4-year-old WIRO SABLENG "Crazy Wiro" is rescued and raised by an eccentric old female warrior, SINTO GENDENG "Screwy Sinto".