Peaceful Warrior (2006)

8 out of 9 people found the following review helpful:

It's a good film...

A Customer from Milton Keynes, 7th August, 2008

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!!). The film is actually satisfying in that it seems to have been given the Hollywood gloss yet has retained the anchor of a spiritual context. There are some parts of the film that made me giggle where Socrates responds to Dan's constant questioning, and other times that make me smile inside (with the wisdom being imparted). I didn't think that Nick Nolte would suit the role of Socrates (not the image I had in my minds eye), but he doesn't manage to spoil it which is important - so well done Nick! The film is farily slow but still keeps your attention throughout. So, why the 5 stars? Well I think they should make more films like this with the powerful medium of movie making that they have. Highly Recommended!!

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Loved it!

A Customer from Weston, 24th March, 2010

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 disappointment with the Conversations with God film but this left me tingling. Can't wait to read the book!

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

A semi skimmed version of the book

Mike Hume from York, England, 18th May, 2008

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 and spiritual. The film is a story of triumph over adversity set within the context of a sports movie. For me, there are too many deviations from the original story. Both are supposedly based on true events. With the film I am left wondering if Socrates actually existed, or was simply a construct to hang a story on.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

As good as the book...when you get into it

A Customer from North Wales, 1st May, 2008

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 although there are bits missing (compared with the book), the film is great!!

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*loved it*

Debz from Cumbria, England, 29th July, 2009

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 going on... wonderful story!

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well worth a watch

santosha from , 14th July, 2009

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 profound message, similar to Wim Wenders work./

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Not too bad

alexsantoroemmerson from from Norwich, 22nd May, 2009

Quite predictable but still enjoyable. Some unexciting 'high-school' writing, but one excellent character that makes it worth watching.

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