Review of Peaceful Warrior (2006) by Numa V — 14 Aug 2008
Loosely based on Dan Millman's autobiographical novel "Way of the Peaceful Warrior", the film focuses on Millman's over-inflated ego during his time as a super-gymnast yet having dark dreams related to failure.
Unable to sleep, Dan (played by Scott Mechlowicz) frequents the streets of Berkeley, California in the wee hours of the morning only to stumble across a wise Zen-like master with no name whom Dan labels as "Socrates.
" Socrates (Nick Nolte, OFF THE BLACK) sees Dan's misguided spirit as a challenge and eventually allows Dan to see a path to inner enlightenment via the "here and now." Initially Dan sees this as shamanistic rubbish but quickly learns that he can apply Socrates' knowledge to help better his gymnastic abilities.
Still focused on selfishness (wanting to win Olympic Gold) Dan finds himself injured after a horrific motorcycle accident and must come to terms with the fact that he may never walk again.
This review of Peaceful Warrior (2006) was written by Numa V on 14 Aug 2008.
Peaceful Warrior has generally received positive reviews.
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