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Peaceful Warrior
2006
Based on his series of philosophical books, this is the story of Dan Millman (Scott Melchowiz), an arrogant college gymnast who finds a guru in the form of a mysterious gas station attendant called Socrates (Nick Nolte). Poised to qualify for the Olympics, Dan is nonetheless troubled and Socrates seems to have the answers. Read more
| Starring | Scott Mechlowicz, Scott Caudill, Rob Moran, Nick Nolte |
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| Director | Victor Salva |
| Genres | Drama |
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Peaceful Warrior
Based on his series of philosophical books, this is the story of Dan Millman (Scott Melchowiz), an arrogant college gymnast who finds a guru in the form of a mysterious gas station attendant called Socrates (Nick Nolte). Poised to qualify for the Olympics, Dan is nonetheless troubled and Socrates seems to have the answers.
| Starring | Scott Mechlowicz, Scott Caudill, Rob Moran, Nick Nolte, Amy Smart, Ray Wise, Karen Landry |
|---|---|
| Director | Victor Salva |
| Studio | ANCHOR BAY |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 1 min |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 21 Apr 2008 Production year: 2006 |
| Format | DVD |
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
It's a good film...
OK so you're never going to get a film anywhere near as good as the book in this case, I've read the book and is No.1 on my booklist (of about 2!!).
The film is actually satisfying in that it seems to have been given the Hollywood gloss yet has retained the anchor of a spiritual context. There are some parts of the film that made me giggle where Socrates responds to Dan's constant questioning, and other times that make me smile inside (with the wisdom being imparted).
I didn't think that Nick Nolte would suit the role of Socrates (not the image I had in my minds eye), but he doesn't manage to spoil it which is important - so well done Nick!
The film is farily slow but still keeps your attention throughout.
So, why the 5 stars? Well I think they should make more films like this with the powerful medium of movie making that they have. Highly Recommended!! -
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
It's a good film...
OK so you're never going to get a film anywhere near as good as the book in this case, I've read the book and is No.1 on my booklist (of about 2!!).
The film is actually satisfying in that it seems to have been given the Hollywood gloss yet has retained the anchor of a spiritual context. There are some parts of the film that made me giggle where Socrates responds to Dan's constant questioning, and other times that make me smile inside (with the wisdom being imparted).
I didn't think that Nick Nolte would suit the role of Socrates (not the image I had in my minds eye), but he doesn't manage to spoil it which is important - so well done Nick!
The film is farily slow but still keeps your attention throughout.
So, why the 5 stars? Well I think they should make more films like this with the powerful medium of movie making that they have. Highly Recommended!! -
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Based on his series of philosophical books, this is the story of Dan Millman (Scott Melchowiz), an arrogant college gymnast who finds a guru in the form of a mysterious gas station attendant called ... -