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Dan Millman (Scott Melchowiz) is a talented, yet arrogant college gymnast who seems to have it all. He gets good grades, has disposable relationships and is trying out for the Olympics. But he still wakes up in cold sweats at night. His world is turned upside down after he meets a mysterious stranger he refers to as Socrates (Nick Nolte). Socrates seems to hold the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding and becomes Dan s mentor guiding him through various avenues of his life. Dan suffers from a serious injury, and with the help of Socrates and a mysterious young woman (Amy Smart), he grows to realize that strength of spirit is what leads a man to his true greatness. He learns that he has to let go of the person he thought he was and start living in the moment by appreciating the journey and accepting his lack of control over the future.
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I don't say that lightly! I found this a deeply moving film and a deeply thought provoking one. Dan Millman is a prolific writer of self-help books (none of which I've read - yet). This film is based on his life as an ego-driven young gymnast (played in the film by Scott Melchowitz) who is striving for a gold medal. He meets a mysterious and enigmatic man he calls Socrates (Nick Nolte) who seems to have knowledge of super-powers, that Dan figures could help him win his gold medal. Dan then suffers a serious accident to his leg, and begins his journey as he discovers that true greatness is about strength of spirit.
When I sat down to watch it, I was waiting to see the same old same old 'boy overcomes adversity' tale, but I was instantly drawn into this beautiful film, and I didn't take my eyes off it until it ended. I laughed out loud, and I cried, and I was left with a strong message that has stayed with me and really has made me think differently.
The joy of the film is the unfolding of young Dan's story, and the viewer learning alongside him. The acting is superb, the film quality is high, and although it's a film dealing with matters of the spirit, it's not at all lightweight or sickly, as this kind of film can be. Oh, and no moral finger-pointing either!
I both enjoyed this film and learned a lot from it, and I would unhesitatingly recommend it very strongly to anyone who wants to learn something about themselves and how we can be blinded by our need to prove ourselves.
When I sat down to watch it, I was waiting to see the same old same old 'boy overcomes adversity' tale, but I was instantly drawn into this beautiful film, and I didn't take my eyes off it until it ended. I laughed out loud, and I cried, and I was left with a strong message that has stayed with me and really has made me think differently.
The joy of the film is the unfolding of young Dan's story, and the viewer learning alongside him. The acting is superb, the film quality is high, and although it's a film dealing with matters of the spirit, it's not at all lightweight or sickly, as this kind of film can be. Oh, and no moral finger-pointing either!
I both enjoyed this film and learned a lot from it, and I would unhesitatingly recommend it very strongly to anyone who wants to learn something about themselves and how we can be blinded by our need to prove ourselves.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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We were told a lot of good stuff about this but I was disappointed and so was my friend who watched it with me. The Karate Kid which came out in the early eighties with Ralph Macchio & Pat Morita is a better film than this. The Peaceful Warrior is set in a similar style with a teacher pupil relationship with the pupil wanting to know the 'secret'of the way. It had poor dialogue, it was slow and overall did'nt say anything we'd not heard before. Disappointed.
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Peaceful Warrior is well worth watching and shows clearly how a change in a person's approach to life can change that person and their world for the better. I'm glad I bought it
Published 1 month ago by Elaine Evans
Amazing film!
Probablly one of my favourite films of all time. It arrived very quickly also, good buy. Makes you have a whole different point of view on things.
Published 2 months ago by mozilin
Great Film with Great Message
This is a great film with messages throughout for those who are open enough to receive them. I haven't read the book but feel that I should, as it usually works that the book is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by HypnoPig
I loved this film!
Peaceful Warrior is amazing, I loved it so much, I watched it few times with my family and friends. It's so full of lessons about life and growing to be a better person, you could... Read more
Published 5 months ago by TheHappinessCoach
fantastic
LOVED this film! It gives a very clear important message without being too 'drippy' about it. My husband even enjoyed it. I have ordered another one for my friend for xmas.
Published 6 months ago by Von Terri
Not subtitled on UK version!
This film is not subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. The American version does have in English, French, and Spanish. Read more
Published 11 months ago by OLIVER MARKWIRTH
Loved the book. The movie? Not so much.
I read the book when I was a teenager and it really moved me. I read it again recently and it had the same effect. It inspired me to buy the film on dvd. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Craig W
A Must Have
This film is truly amazing. It starts out as a shocker and becomes deeper as it continues. It restores faith and belief in self and should be viewed again and again. Read more
Published 12 months ago by premiergal
For those whom seek self realisation
If you are somebody who enjoys films for special effects and the highest level of acting you probably wouldn't rate this. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. J. Drew
A great film and the book is great too...
A great film, it really lifts you up but not in a corny or unrealistic fashion.It just wakes you up to the potential in you... And to live in the now
Published 14 months ago by Ms. J. Thomson
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