Peaceful Warrior

2006

Action / Drama / Romance / Sport

45
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 26% · 70 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76% · 25K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 31837 31.8K

based on novel or book gymnastics based on true story espiritualidad

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Plot summary

A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.

Director

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Victor Salva

Top cast

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Paul Wesley as Trevor
Amy Smart Photo
Amy Smart as Joy
Nick Nolte Photo
Nick Nolte as Socrates
Beatrice Rosen Photo
Beatrice Rosen as Dory
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888.51 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
PG-13
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23.976 fps
2 hr 0 min
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1.84 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
PG-13
Subtitles
23.976 fps
2 hr 0 min
Seeds 21

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Wuchak 6 / 10

_**Great bits of wisdom with contrivances**_ Based on

_**Great bits of wisdom with contrivances**_ Based on Dan Millman's hit 1980 book, "Peaceful Warrior" (2006) is reminiscent of "The Karate Kid" and "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" albeit with gymnastics substituting for martial arts. It's a worthwhile movie but a dad too formulaic and just seems to lack the necessary mojo to pull it out its pedestrian plotting. Although I enjoyed the constant stream of wisdom that flowed from Nick Nolte's character, "Socrates," the film took a wrong turn with him almost immediately by implying that he had the power to instantaneously levitate 15 feet. From there it gets even weirder. I felt this took away from his character rather than make him more intriguing. Regardless, Nolte does a respectable job in the role and, again, I did enjoy his many gems of wisdom throughout. Some say his philosophies reflects a Buddhist mindset, but I saw Biblical Christianity. For instance: * The stress on service and humility, i.e. servanthood. * "Putting out the trash," i.e. putting off the 'old man' (the flesh) and putting on the 'new' (the spirit). * Random thoughts are not you but they can become you if you embrace them and allow them to control/lead you. * Joy despite the mundane. * Discerning the real spirit of others (in the compassionate sense, although sometimes for protection). * Give to those who ask of you. * Turning the cheek as one's initial response to antagonism (but, keep in mind, you only have two cheeks, facially speaking). And much more. These are axioms, universal truths that are true regardless of one's lineage, culture or present belief system. It's this aspect and the character of Socrates that make the film worthwhile. Other than that, though, the plot mechanics are just too obvious. The viewer's aware of the contrivances just as much as the peripheral actors, who struggle with the material because of it. But the main actors do a splendid job despite these negatives. Speaking of the actors, beauties Amy Smart and Agnes Bruckner are noticeably underused. (I watched the 'deleted scenes' and their screen-time was cut; the fools). The film runs 2 hours and was shot in the areas of University of California, Berkeley, and USC, Los Angeles. GRADE: B-
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Reviewed by balder777 8 / 10

This film hits hard for 18-35 males having a life crisis.

The film can be corny/stereotypical and simplistic at times, but it's highly relatable if you are a young man at the cusp of becoming an adult, and realising your are lost and in despair about your life. Especially if you come from the typical boisterous & proud type A personality that thought everything was possible in your 20s, and then start realising that your life has broken down. In other words, real life hits the arrogant and prideful jock and star.

It's a highly relatable film but also difficult to watch if you are experiencing these troubles. Life is no joke and has some brutal truths.

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