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Peaceful Warrior Reviews

2006

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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 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
Director	Victor Salva
Genres	Drama

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- - 8
  - 2
  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!!).read more »
  
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  - Milton Keynes
  - 07 Aug 2008 at 14:44
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- - 0
  - 0
  life changing
  
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  I don't think people get the true message behind this film ! the quotes of this film will change your life if you allow it ! amazing !
  
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- - VVFitness
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  - Northolt
  - 28 Sep 2011 at 20:01
- - 0
  - 0
  Not bad, but could have been better
  
  An enjoyable movie, though definitely not as good as the book. Socrates in the book comes across a less serious, more humorous character than the one in the ... read more »
  
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  - 20 Jun 2011 at 11:20
- - 0
  - 0
  Very disappointing
  
  I agree with the one that says it's like karate kid. And with all the other people that gave it 2 stars. If you read the book, you'll be probably ... read more »
  
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  - Leeds
  - 14 Oct 2010 at 16:01
- - 1
  - 0
  Loved it!
  
  Although I still have the book on my bookshelf waiting to be read I loved the film. It was so much better than I was expecting especially after my ... read more »
  
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  - Weston
  - 24 Mar 2010 at 19:32
- - 0
  - 0
  *loved it*
  
  i loved this movie and shall purchase it so i can watch it over and over again, highly recommended... but remember to read the book too.. the book has much more... read more »
  
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- - Debz
  - Cumbria, England
  - 29 Jul 2009 at 16:29
- - 0
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  well worth a watch
  
  What a great movie! I would give it 5 stars any time. It is well made, interesting, unexpected and with a good pace. A classically well made film with a very ... read more »
  
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- - santosha
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  - Camerton
  - 14 Jul 2009 at 11:23
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  Not too bad
  
  Quite predictable but still enjoyable.
  
  Some unexciting 'high-school' writing, but one excellent character that makes it worth watching.
  
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- - alexsantoroemmerson
  - 2 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 22 May 2009 at 10:04
- - 0
  - 0
  WoW-Insightful and a half
  
  I loved this movie, I was expecting it to be quite cheesy as it's normally advertised with 'God' loving movies, but it exceeded my expectations way ... read more »
  
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- - ginanainu
  - 1 review
  - Leicester
  - 11 May 2009 at 10:35
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  - 0
  peaceful warrior
  
  although i loved parts of this film, from socreetes phylosiphy to the positive messegers of love and peace that could be achieved through enlightend teaching to... read more »
  
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- - Sitingbull
  - 2 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 23 Apr 2009 at 00:15
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  Peaceful Warrior
  
  Inspiring Movie! Lots of nuggets for the soul...Good acting too, which some of these types of movies sometimes lack.
  
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  - London
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 09:12
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- - 8
  - 2
  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!!).read more »
  
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  - Milton Keynes
  - 07 Aug 2008 at 14:44
- - 1
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  Does the job
  
  If you were disappointed with Celestine Prophecy or Conversations with God, Peaceful Warrior comes to the rescue
  
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  - East Sussex
  - 01 May 2008 at 10:55
- - 1
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  As good as the book...when you get into it
  
  At first my thoughts were that this was rubbish compared to the book. I was gutted as I had waited so long for this to come out. Give it some time though and ... read more »
  
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  - North Wales
  - 01 May 2008 at 21:00
- - 1
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  A semi skimmed version of the book
  
  If, like me, you have read and enjoyed the book (several times in my case), you may find this disappointing. I found the book compelling and inspiring; mystical... read more »
  
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- - Mike Hume
  - York, England
  - 18 May 2008 at 08:21
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  - 0
  Not great really
  
  The book is much much better Im afraid - there was just too much detail missing from the film, so it ended up just seeming a bit ridiculous really - but defo ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 10:35
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  - 0
  peaceful warrior
  
  I absolutely loved the book, but i found myself disappointed with the film. Some pivotal points in the book are overlooked and skimmed over, which ruined it a ... read more »
  
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  - weymouth
  - 04 Feb 2009 at 12:10
- - 1
  - 0
  Corny
  
  Just a re-hash of the Karate Kid, with gymnastics replacing Kung-Fu and a rather wooden Nick Nolte replacing Mr Miyaki as 'the teacher'.
  
  The ... read more »
  
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- - Kenney
  - 3 reviews
  - Woodbridge
  - 16 Mar 2009 at 20:11
- - 1
  - 0
  Loved it!
  
  Although I still have the book on my bookshelf waiting to be read I loved the film. It was so much better than I was expecting especially after my ... read more »
  
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  - Weston
  - 24 Mar 2010 at 19:32
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  An enjoyable
  
  Scott Melchowiz is one of my favourite American 'up and coming 'actor at the moment and he does well in this film. It's not his best film though. ... read more »
  
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  - OXON
  - 29 Jun 2008 at 19:34
- - 0
  - 0
  Avoid
  
  If you loved the book, there really is zero reason to watch this. I agree that it improved when I watched it a second time, but it is pretty pointless, and ... read more »
  
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- 629459
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 15 Sep 2008 at 12:51

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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 Socrates (Nick Nolte). Poised to qualify for the Olympics, Dan is nonetheless troubled and Socrates ...