Peaceful Warrior (2006)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Victor Salva

Writers (WGA):

Kevin Bernhardt (screenplay)
Dan Millman (novel)

Release Date:

13 April 2007 (Mexico)

Genre:

Drama | Sport

Tagline:

There are no ordinary moments.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Gymnast | College | Athlete | Alcohol | Training

Cast

Scott Mechlowicz	...	Dan Millman
Nick Nolte	...	Socrates
Amy Smart	...	Joy
Tim DeKay	...	Coach Garrick
Ashton Holmes	...	Tommy
Paul Wesley	...	Trevor
B.J. Britt	...	Kyle
Agnes Bruckner	...	Susie
Tom Tarantini	...	Thug with Gun
Beatrice Rosen	...	Dory
Ray Wise	...	Doctor Hayden
Scott Caudill	...	Thug One (as Scott 'Jesic' Caudill)
Matthew Prater	...	Thug Two (as Matthew John Prater)
Bart Conner	...	Himself
Jimmy Bradley	...	Commentator One

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sensuality, sex references and accident scenes.

Runtime:

USA:120 min | Argentina:120 min

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Fullerton, California, USA

Company:

DEJ Productions

Trivia:

Mark Amin, a producer, appears as a service station customer in the car while Dan is 'holding the pose.'

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: The second time Dan asks "What time is it?" his lips never move.

Quotes:

Socrates: Where are you?
Dan Millman: Here.
Socrates: What time is it?
Dan Millman: Now.
Socrates: What are you?
Dan Millman: This moment.

Movie Connections:

References The Karate Kid (1984)

not your typical movie

A truly inspiring movie that everyone can relate to in some way. This movie is not going to please everyone because you have to see it for what it is, a movie about self awareness, its not a typical 'lets go out on a Friday night to be entertained' kind of movie. It's not just about gymnasts; anyone can relate to it. Take this movie for what it is, don't read too far into the message and you will enjoy it. Some people are saying it's a cheesy movie with an overplayed message, but I say that those people don't even see what the movie is about. Maybe it didn't speak to them, and maybe their expectations were off. The message is certainly not over-played, and there needs to be more movies of this up-coming genre.