Sri Asih: The Warrior Review – Indonesian Superhero Film Wows With Slick Action-TGN

Superhero movies have become the norm in Hollywood, but rarely do we get to see something a bit different when it comes to origin stories. That’s where Sri Asih: The Warrior comes in. Directed by Upi from a screenplay co-written alongside Joko Anwar, the socially conscious Indonesian action film combines mythology, MMA, and superhero tropes to bring us a mostly engaging film with slick fight sequences and intriguing, if somewhat hollow, twists that keep our attention. While the story itself is occasionally too stuffed for its own good, and drags a bit after the midway point, Sri Asih delivers clear, sharp action and an empowering story.