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Spiritual Warriors

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4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

"I recommend it with my eyes closed and my heart in my hand. 'SPIRITUAL
WARRIORS' is without a doubt a spiritual journey with God in our hearts."

I loved the book 'spiritual warrior' by John Roger, but it's not a story, so I was curious how the movie would turn out. Well, badly. The book is just straight forward psychologically sound advice about how to live your life. The movie amateurishly filmed and unconvincing. And yes, it's fiction.

The start of the movie is boring. I read fragments of the book while glancing at the screen now and then. Then it becomes unbelievable. Then it picks up steam and gets decent. Still, I spent the last 10 minutes of the movie searching online for reviews, instead of watching the end. Tells you something, doesn't it? Weirdly enough: it's hard to find reviews even though google suggest knows the movie well enough to give you several suggestions. My guess is: it's probably because the movie is just so bad.

For most of the movie you think that this poor drug dealing guy Finn just gets lucky finding a spiritual teacher who lives in a mansion and helps him find his focus. The drug dealer who has him in a strangle hold dies off at the right moment, making it relatively easy for Finn to leave that life. Especially as the old spiritual teacher gets him to move in. There's a girlfriend who dies just as Finn realizes he loves her. There's a trip to Egypt where Finn gets initiated into the ancient mysteries. There's a scene where Finn fights the devil which is reminiscent of star wars. If at the end you're still watching, you find out that most of the movie was apparently a dream. And the only thing that's real is the therapist/devil with whom Finn has been talking.

The thing is: it doesn't hold together somehow. It just doesn't. And that's coming from someone who believes in reincarnation (big theme in the first half of the movie), initiations, astral travel etc.

I gave the movie two stars instead of one because if you do have the patience to sit through the first half, the second half did get me involved more. And let's face it, I did watch it till the end.

I like this film, the story will stay with you for a long time, very moving and the actors are very good. Jsu Garcia reminds me of Tyrone Power - (I am old generation!!!) The locations, Egypt, Syria, Israel and Jordan are exellent, you have the feeling you are there.

The concept is great, and I was looking forward to seeing the film. Fortunately for me, I only paid for a video-on-demand rental. The execution of the movie--the dialog, the directing, the acting--was, unfortunately, not up to the film's potential. Sort of like daytime soap opera, made tragic by the fact that it had wonderful locations and was trying to convey a great message. Too bad.

Spiritual Warriors is a profoundly moving, evocative tale of one man's (Jsu Garcia) transformation from an every day (and Everyman) warrior wielding resentment and victimhood to a formidable Spiritual Warrior armed simply with love and awareness. But that is enough. The great thing about this movie is that we can all relate to his struggles and triumphs. I too journeyed to a more Divine viewing point simply by watching it! I can think of few more valuable ways to spend two hours being entertained, one might even say transported. There's plenty of humor (including some hysterical one liners), action and fine acting (Jsu gives a deeply authentic, intense performance. Robert Easton is erudite with a delightful levity, Jsu's nemesis gives a chillingly smooth portrayal of the Devil dressed as a gentlemen. There is an 'energy' and power to this movie that is unique and must be witnessed first hand to understand. Just go!

Afer looking at all the review's saying that this was a great movie, I went ahead a purchased it. I was excited to get it and watch it. Let's just say that after the first 5-8 minutes or so my mouth dropped open. Im sorry to say not in awe or amazement but in major shock. I kept thinking watch some more it has to get better, but no. I spent my time watching this all the way through and Im sorry I did. The information and ideas that were ment to come across are lost in the bad acting and script. I really can't think of a positive thing to say about it. It seemed to me that the main charcter (Jsu Garcia) was using this as a platform to get him into some major movies. He was unbelieveable and trite to the point of just plain bad. Dont waste your time or money on this one. The ending is the worst and a major let down.

THe movie, "Spiritual Warriors" is a magically entertaining thrill ride!!! I've seen it several times and enjoyed each viewing more than the last. Spiritual Warriors is a story about one man's evolution into becoming a Spiritual Warrior, which we all can do for ourselves. It is genuinely instructional without trying to be so, multi layered, deeply moving and takes the viewer on a journey that I've found to be life altering and profoundly empowering. Great movie!

"If you've ever asked who am I, what am I doing here, is this all there is, SPIRITUAL WARRIORS has the answer. Jsu Garcia's riveting portrayal of Everyman Finn bares his soul, reveals his truth, you forget he's acting, journey with him to the unknown then discover that unknown is you. It changed my life." - Laura Mola

SPIRITUAL WARRIORS' Jsu Garcia's quest for answers to the big philosophical questions: 'Why are we here?', 'How do we evolve?', 'Is it our destiny to destroy?', passionately challenges us to contemplate our existence and the nature of our beingness. 'Are we the writers, producers and actors of our own scripts?. These questions that provoke the true meaning of life and are sorely needed in today's world. - Hector Elizondo

I saw this movie in LA when it premiered back in 2008, and went home after and had the most powerful and vivid dreams. I woke up the next morning and was changed. I felt like I had received a light initiation and, like the lead character from the movie, I had become awakened. In my life, it certainly sticks out as one of the more profound experiences. I recall the movie, but it was how it effected me that was what made it significant.

I enjoy movies that have the ability to transform and that are more than just entertainment, and this movie totally delivered. It is more than a movie, it is a message, a very powerful and important message, that is ripe in this day and age.

I recently saw the movie again in London, and was struck once again with the powerful of its message. I was also fortunate enough to catch the Q and A afterwards with the makers of the film, and was humbled to be in a room talking openly about very sacred spiritual matters.

This movie is great entertainment and for those looking for answers to some of life's grat questions, I highly recommend it. And if you can catch up with the film makers and their live Q and A's do it. They are an awesome bunch of people.

Spiritual Warriors is a movie I can watch over and over again while finding something new, enlightening, and uplifting every time. I'm not inclined to watch a lot of movies, so the fact that this one has such amazing presence and a clear message of loving, upliftment, and growth-promoting lessons speaks very highly of the filmmakers.