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Peaceful Warrior (Widescreen)

Scott Mechlowicz (Actor), Amy Smart (Actor), Victor Salva (Director) Rated:
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Genre Drama
Format Multiple Formats, AC-3, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Contributor Paul Wesley, Matthew Prater, Charles Grisham, Amy Smart, Nick Nolte, Tim DeKay, Karen Landry, Tyler Vogt, B.J. Britt, Steve Talley, Jim Bradley, Victor Salva, Ray Wise, Bart Connor, Agnes Bruckner, Ashton Holmes, Scott Mechlowicz, Beatrice Rosen, Sharon Meir, Tom Tarantini, Bennett Salvay See more
Initial release date 2008-01-08
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Product Description

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An inspirational and triumphant film about the power of the human spirit, Peaceful Warrior is the incredible true story based on Dan Millman's best-selling novel. A gifted young athlete, bound for Olympic gold, Dan has it all: trophies, talent, and all the women he wants. But after a life-changing event, Dan comes to rely on Socrates (Nick Nolte), a mysterious stranger, and Joy (Amy Smart), an elusive young woman, to teach him the secret to overcome incredible odds and tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. Hailed by celebrities and critics alike, Peaceful Warrior is "an inspiring film that could change lives." - Sting


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  • The Journey
  • Developing Your Warrior
  • Book to Screen
  • Michelle Featherstone: "I'm There Too" Music Video
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Interview With Dan Millman, author of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Dan Millman, the author of Way of the Peacful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives, took the time to answer a few questions for us about the making of the film, the creation of a new genre, and five movies that you should see.

Many writers have found the process of getting their books onto the screen to be frustrating, for many reasons, usually dealing with creative issues. How did you find the whole process? How much control over the final script did you have?

Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was drafted into screenwriting, once suggested, "Any authors interested in seeing their work adapted to the screen should stand at the California border, throw their manuscript in the direction of Hollywood, and run the other way." This sentiment may be good advice for authors who expect or insist that all their precious narrative and dialogue be transferred directly to the screen. I understood, going in, that adapting a book to film is like turning a painting into a sculpture -- changes are sometimes necessary and even desirable. Once film rights were sold, I had (like most authors) no control over script, casting, or any other aspect of the film-making process--but I was able to at least achieve some influence with the producers and director based on earned credibility. I served as a consultant, offering notes along the way. The director also incorporated about ten pages of material from an earlier script I had written. But overall, the process was an exercise in letting go and getting out of the way.

It seems we're seeing a wave of positive-thought/spritually based work in literature and movies lately, for example, The Secret, The Celestine Prophecy, and What the Bleep Do We Know. Is this a temporary fad or do you see this as a larger cultural shift?
There are apparently millions of people today who find comfort in metaphysical and so-called "quantum" ideas that promise to help them attract all manner of good things by intending, focusing or thinking positively. The Peaceful Warrior's way is a call to move from wishful thinking to constructive action. In other words, it's fine to have big dreams, but our lives are shaped by what we actually do, moment to moment. The smallest good deed surpasses the grandest good intention. As Thomas Edison wrote, "Most people miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work." Let's keep our head in the clouds but our feet on the ground.

)Who exactly was Socrates? What can you tell us about the actual person he's based on? And how did Nick Nolte come into this role?
Way of the Peaceful Warrior provides a glimpse of life's bigger picture through a story that blends autobiographical material and fictional elements. I did meet an old service station mechanic about three a.m. on a starry morning. And I did call him "Socrates." He impacted my life not only with his words, but with the light in his eyes and the way he carried himself - and he became the archetypal Mentor described in my book. As to how Nick Nolte came to play the role (quite brilliantly) -- that was simply a conjunction of the stars, of timing and fortune, along with the good casting sense of the director and producers. I'm glad it turned out that way.

What are your thoughts on the final cut of the movie?
When my wife and I saw an early screening of the film, I was both moved and relieved. It was not an easy adaptation. The screenwriter, director and producers made some choices different from mine, but I enjoyed the result. Every film, like every person, has both flaws and virtues. In my view, the virtues of Peaceful Warrior outweigh any flaws. Although the movie covers only the first two-thirds of the book -- leaving out the most important part of the story -- it still manages to capture the spirit of the book, and to offer wisdom that can impact the lives of those who view it. Peaceful Warrior reflects a new genre -- "cinema with substance" -- transformational film..

 This is being billed as "a movie that changes lives." What are five movies you would recommend that, in your opinion, change lives?
The subtitle of the book, based on reader feedback, is "A book that changes lives." Universal Pictures adapted this for the film as well. If any film can change lives, it does so by providing stories and role models that expand perspectives about what is important in our lives, and about the human spirit. Although others might come up with quite a different list, here are a few films that I consider examples of transformational film: It's a Wonderful Life; Groundhog Day; Rudy; Contact; To Kill a Mockingbird; Twelve Angry Men. There are many more; hundreds more. But these films in some way call us to living with a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit - to live with courage and love, to stand tall even when we stand alone, to do what is right and speak and live our truth. This is what the peaceful warrior's way is all about.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.56 x 5.36 x 7.36 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2288172
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Victor Salva
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, AC-3, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 1 minute
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2008
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Scott Mechlowicz, Amy Smart, Nick Nolte, Ray Wise, Karen Landry
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ French, Spanish
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ N94JE
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000QEIOSU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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HONOR IS THE CODE OF ALL WARRIORS!!
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HONOR IS THE CODE OF ALL WARRIORS!!
Outstanding Movie! "Socrates" was a hero, who's purpose was to help prepare another for his "PATH". We all can be heroes! "ACT IN HONOR STAY IN HONOR"-SEMPER FIDELIS. My highest regards for those loyal to the UNION BLUE while wearing the UNION GREEN!
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  • mr
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  • Roger Dovre
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Zen of Freeing One's Mind
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    Here's one great movie which is headed; eventually, to become a cult classic like Star Wars, the Matrix and What the Bleep do we know??: A movie that will open up one's mind to ponder the mysteries of the divine universe and our relationship to and in it. What really impressed me about the movie is how it closely followed the sequence and events in the book. In addition to the scene where Socrates exemplified Jesus by giving away all of his and Dan's personal items in order to avoid physical conflict.

    Whether you believe this or not, "synchronicity" brought you "here" and to my humble review and recommendation of this movie: This movie provides the navigation and road map for you to discover the "meta-purpose" of why you are "here" and how to learn to follow your own path through this 3D reality.

    First of all, there are many complex meta-elements in this movie; such as, (1) the issues of violence against oneself, (2) the seeking of approval from others and the outside "world," (3) how the vast majority of people sleep-walk through life and don't exist, feel and live in the moment and experience real joy, (4) service to others is the ultimate purpose of one's existence, (5) developing non-attachment to trinkets (material stuff) and the drama of daily events, (6) realizing that what one experiences and learns along the journey is what's important and not the goal in itself, (7) clearing out the garbage within one's mind in order to sense, feel and experience everything which is happening around oneself, (8) the universe is a mirror and reflection of what's going on within your head ~ you create your reality, (9) there's a very big difference between knowledge and wisdom, and (10) the true answers to all of one's questions are centered and anchored within you already, which is where the kingdom of God and heaven is, and all you need to do is still your thoughts and monkey-mind to access them.

    What also stands out in this movie are the contrasts between Dan Millman, who is an immature, arrogant, and self-absorbed college gymnast and Socrates whom is exemplified as the wise sage, mentor and teacher. As the movie progresses from beginning to end, I realized that this movie followed the path of what Joseph Campbell referred to as the "Journey of the Hero." The journey of the hero involves: (1) doubt, denial, anger & disbelief, (2) separation and isolation from the "world," (3) death to one's beliefs, experience & initiation, (4) understanding, resolution, acceptance, integration and the fusion of knowledge into wisdom, and (5) the "return" to reality and society in order to be of service to others. This concept is very similar to Elizabeth Kuebler-Ross's stages of Death and Dying and Eric Erickson's psychological levels of growth and development in which the highest level is self-actualization in which very few people ever achieve or reach.

    Let me reiterate my following statement; "synchronicity brought you here to read everyone's reviews, and mine, of this highly recommended and spiritual movie." If you start knocking, doors (universes, answers and realities) will open up to you; if you ask the appropriate questions, answers will come to you; and if you sincerely seek, you will find that special mentor, teacher and resource(s) to guide you along your "hero's journey" in this 3D reality... May peace be with you, my friends!!!
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  • Andrew J. Macneil
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Film That Teaches Life Lessons Through the Screen
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013
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    "Peaceful Warrior" is not your run-of-the-mill Hollywood movie. It is not for people that are looking for an action or special-effects centered movie. Nor is it a film for people that are looking for a film that is trite or typical. "Peaceful Warrior", instead is for people that are looking for a film that is unique, that can inspire, and that can possibly even cause them to take a deeper look at there own lives.
    This film accomplishes something that I feel a great number of films don't even come close to: it manages to teach life lessons through the screen while, at the same time, providing solid entertainment. I feel that the strongest aspects of this movie are the plot, the directing, the acting, the dialogue, and, most importantly, the message. The plot is very strong and personal. It flows in a very consistent and easy-to -follow manner that compliments the overall story. The directing does a stand-out job at pulling you into the plot. There were several instances in the film where I felt as if I was there watching a scene take place. The acting is spot-on. Scott Mechilowicz and Nick Nolte do great job acting out the parts of Dan Millman and Socrates. The dialogue is full of inspiration. And the message is deep, personal, and easy to relate to.
    With all of this said, I would like to address my take on other online reviews I've seen of this film. I find it pretty ironic that, on sites like this, where reviewers are the common audience, "Peaceful Warrior" has very positive overall reviews and on professional critic websites, like Rotten Tomatoes, it has very negative overall reviews. I think this shows in a stark and obvious way that what professional critics believe doesn't always align well with what average consumers believe.
    All in all, I would highly recommend this movie to anyone with an open mind or anyone that is looking for an inspirational film.
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