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Rising gymnast Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz, EuroTrip) has everything a college male could want: physical prowess, good grades, a chance at Olympic gold, and a parade of attractive girls eager to sleep with him. So why is his sleep troubled by violent dreams? While wandering late at night, he meets a mysterious man (Nick Nolte, Affliction) working at a service station, who sends Dan on a quest for his inner self--a quest that becomes crucial when Dan has a motorcycle accident and shatters one of his legs. Under the tutelage of "Socrates" (as Dan dubs the mysterious man), Dan finds a new strength both spiritual and physical. Peaceful Warrior is packed with philosophical aphorisms, ranging from "Knowledge is not wisdom" to "Take out the trash!", which some viewers will find energizing and others will find trite. What's most questionable about Peaceful Warrior is not whether or not you find its philosophy meaningful; it's that a movie supposedly about giving up control and living in the moment is--from plot structure to soundtrack--formulaic and manipulative. Based on the popular book Way of the Peaceful Warrior; also featuring Amy Smart (The Butterfly Effect). --Bret Fetzer
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Nick Nolte, Amy Smart, and Scott Mechlowicz star in this film inspired by true events and based on the best-selling book Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman.
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94 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this movie back in April and I can say it was truly awesome and very inspirational! According to previous reviews this movie has been out since last summer. I received free tickets to see this courtesy of blockbuster, otherwise I probably would have never came across this movie. Dan Millman is a gymnast who is a popular jock and seems to have it all. Dan has a great body, good looks, and has a charm that allows him to get almost any girl. All this seems to be great for Dan's ego, but deep down inside he is far from happy. He starts to have these violent dreams that keep him up late at night. One night when Dan can not sleep he wanders in to a service station and meets a mysterious man. This man who Dan calls "Socrates" will help take him on one of the most amazing journeys of his life. This journey will become one of the most important things when Dan has a motorcycle accident and shatters one of his legs along with his dreams of being in the Olympics. Peaceful Warrior is based on a book, and the movie is one of the most inspiring movies to come out in a very long time. I will not say any more because I don't want to ruin it for those who have not seen it. I will say this is one great movie and Im glad it is finally coming to DVD. I highly recommend this great movie!
57 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on allegedly actual events chronicled in Dan Millman's book `Way of the Peaceful Warrior' the film `Peaceful Warrior' released in `05 takes the audience on a shamanic spiritual journey in the most unlikely of places, a twentieth century urban center, more precisely, Berkley, California.
Synopsis: Dan Millman is a top gymnast at U. C. Berkley yet despite his many successes he feels empty and incomplete inside. Plagued by dreams of failure Dan is unable to sleep and finds himself wandering the streets in the early hours of the morning. When he stops at an all night gas station and service mart he meets a man of unconventional wisdom who begins to instruct him on the process of clearing his mind of all the useless garbage it contains in order to view himself and the world around him in a brand new way.
`Peaceful Warrior' is one of those rare films that both entertains and teaches without sacrificing one for the other. The production values are high, the dialogue believable and the performances strong. Scott Mechlowicz was definitely the right choice to play the role of Berkley gymnast Dan Millman and Nick Nolte delivers one of his best performances in years as the mysterious Socrates, garage attendant and "New Age" Zen Master. Add to the mix Amy Smart as Dan's love interest Joy and you have a little romance as well. I did find the film to be slightly uneven here and there, the best moments taking place whenever Nick Nolte (Socrates) is on screen. However the message is so well presented and the actors so amiable any minor gliches are forgivable.
My Rating: 4 1/2 Stars.
Synopsis: Dan Millman is a top gymnast at U. C. Berkley yet despite his many successes he feels empty and incomplete inside. Plagued by dreams of failure Dan is unable to sleep and finds himself wandering the streets in the early hours of the morning. When he stops at an all night gas station and service mart he meets a man of unconventional wisdom who begins to instruct him on the process of clearing his mind of all the useless garbage it contains in order to view himself and the world around him in a brand new way.
`Peaceful Warrior' is one of those rare films that both entertains and teaches without sacrificing one for the other. The production values are high, the dialogue believable and the performances strong. Scott Mechlowicz was definitely the right choice to play the role of Berkley gymnast Dan Millman and Nick Nolte delivers one of his best performances in years as the mysterious Socrates, garage attendant and "New Age" Zen Master. Add to the mix Amy Smart as Dan's love interest Joy and you have a little romance as well. I did find the film to be slightly uneven here and there, the best moments taking place whenever Nick Nolte (Socrates) is on screen. However the message is so well presented and the actors so amiable any minor gliches are forgivable.
My Rating: 4 1/2 Stars.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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This film is a wonderful experience worth watching several times to get the full impact. Let me preface this by saying I had not read the book prior to seeing the movie. Some people told me that they preferred the book (which is often true of book-to-film adaptations). I disagree- while I have since read the book and think it is great, I prefer the film. The film is about a young man's lessons in life--what works and what doesn't. Yes, the philosophy could be considered simple or basic, but it's also true and it doesn't hurt to be reminded of some of these "truths" once in awhile since most movies don't do that. The acting is excellent-- the characters are given some depth- particularly the lead role, Socrates, and the coach. Believable and honest. I think it has universal appeal-- but I particularly hope that a lot of adolescent boys see it-- it will give them something to ponder-- something which most "car crash" movies usually aimed at that demographic don't do. Parents- this is a movie for your teenagers (I don't think children under 13 would get it--plus there are some semi-violent images). When trying to convince friends and others to watch it, I often show chapter 8 from the disc (where Socrates teaches the athlete a lesson- won't spoil the surprise here)-- it definitely makes people want to see the film.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Peaceful Warrior
This is a movie that addresses a common issue people have about what will make them happy. The main character, Dan, believes that winning an Olympic Gold Medal will make him feel... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Noticing the Here and Now
Very Inspiring!
Great Movie!
Very Inspiring!
Full of Wisdom!
Great Dialogue!
My favorite quote from the movie "The Journey is what brings us happiness,... Read more
Very Inspiring!
Full of Wisdom!
Great Dialogue!
My favorite quote from the movie "The Journey is what brings us happiness,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Khaled Altaher
Excellent movie with great learning lesson
This movie is a great way to learn about what one needs to do to move on with their life if they are stuck in a 'move forward' position. There is lots to absorb to better oneself.
Published 1 month ago by MSW
A happy success
This film was interesting to watch, but it lacked coherence and it felt as if the entire journey of the athlete was kind of futile. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Poet
GREAT
AN INSPITATIONAL AND OUTSTANDING MOVIE ABOUT DAN MILMAN'S STORY ABOUT HIS OLYMIC GYNMANTIC ABILITIES
A VERY MOVING AND MUST SEE MOVIE
A VERY MOVING AND MUST SEE MOVIE
Published 4 months ago by Anne Mahoney
Perfect movie for everyone!
Everyone should watch this movie. It will change your life. What Dan Millman portraits in this movie makes so much sense.
Published 4 months ago by John
Great bits of wisdom with contrivances
"Peaceful Warrior" (2006) is one of those 'almost good' films. It's a worthwhile movie but it's too formulaic and just seems to lack the necessary mojo to pull it out its... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wuchak
Muy inspiradora
Después de ver esta película, decidí pasarla a mis alumnos. En muchos sentidos les hizo ver las cosas de manera diferente. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Oscar Martnez Martnez
Inspirational movie
I watched this based upon a recomendation from a friend. This movie is a direct parallel as to how we should treat our relationship with God. We should all strive to be warriors!
Published 5 months ago by Jerry Wright
EXCELLENT MOVIE
The movie was excellent, my fiancee brought it home for me to watch and I bought my own because I just had to have it in my library.
Published 6 months ago by LEGS
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