Peaceful Warrior (2005) Reviews
- Starring:
- Scott Mechlowicz, Nick Nolte, (more)
- Director(s):
- Victor Salva
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful This movie is a lot like The Karate Kid only for an older audience, college age. There is an old man who teaches a kid how to be good at a certain sport but more importantly about life. It is ... Read More This movie is a lot like The Karate Kid only for an older audience, college age. There is an old man who teaches a kid how to be good at a certain sport but more importantly about life. It is probably a better movie since it is based on a true story and the wisdom of the movie provides some good life lessons. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful What I enjoyed most about this movie was not the philosophy so much, but the beauty of the gymnastics. I particularly liked the way they filmed the experience of tuning in to the surroundings and ... Read More What I enjoyed most about this movie was not the philosophy so much, but the beauty of the gymnastics. I particularly liked the way they filmed the experience of tuning in to the surroundings and living in the moment and getting rid of negative voices. After the young man gets rid of some of his preconditioned thinking he is able to tap into his resources. I enjoyed watching an almost flawless performance on the rings... whether it was thanks to editing or not. I thought the film was excellent. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Very interesting twist on this style of movie and it makes for a pleasant movie experience. Very motivating and keeps your attention. Not to mention the amazing bodies and physique needed to be a ... Read More Very interesting twist on this style of movie and it makes for a pleasant movie experience. Very motivating and keeps your attention. Not to mention the amazing bodies and physique needed to be a gymnast. Nick Nolte was great! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Scott Mechlowicz was not ready for this role- a very difficult role for any actor, but he will be a good actor in the future. Contrast him with Nick Nolte, who was amazing and so natural. The movie ... Read More Scott Mechlowicz was not ready for this role- a very difficult role for any actor, but he will be a good actor in the future. Contrast him with Nick Nolte, who was amazing and so natural. The movie has some good messages, but they are lost in a long, slow, and tedious film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 7 people found this review helpful What a piece of crap!!! I usually find something good in a movie, but its tough in this one. It looks like another low budget film with haphazard editing. Many of the scenes repeat themself. Amy ... Read More What a piece of crap!!! I usually find something good in a movie, but its tough in this one. It looks like another low budget film with haphazard editing. Many of the scenes repeat themself. Amy Smart is stunning to look at as always, but I still am not sure what her character was about except she ends up as the guys wife. She was in a much better (and was able to prove she is a decent actress besides being beuatiful) in ... Just Friends.
I did watch through the end except I did fast forward through parts. It ends exactly the way you exepct. No orginality. Good story, but there other good stories and bad that are told in a much better fashion. Painful to watch. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful I agree the brief gymnastics scenes were cool and the idea of finding a purpose higher than self (where one focuses wrongly on the destination instead of the journey itself) was laudable, overall my ... Read More I agree the brief gymnastics scenes were cool and the idea of finding a purpose higher than self (where one focuses wrongly on the destination instead of the journey itself) was laudable, overall my wife and I did not enjoy this movie.
I know that Dan Millman, the author, does not characterize his works as New Age, but that's exactly how the movie came across to us. The premise that power, truth, knowledge comes from within was in direct conflict with our Christian beliefs. I have no idea how this movie could be grouped with "Facing the Giants." Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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