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Peaceful Warrior

Phaedrus

posted Apr 10, 2007 8:30:41 PM	To All
Has anyone seen this? Thoughts, comments, reflections? I went to see it... twice.... opening weekend. I took my youngest son (he's 13) and two students from the team I coach (high school kids). When the credits started, my son wanted to know when he could see it again, and let me know he wanted his own copy when it hit dvd. Both of the students really liked it and one wondered why he hadn't heard about it before I invited him... made the statement that more movies like that needed to get made! :-) For those that don't know, it's based on the book Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. I read the book quite a few years ago, so my memory of the book is admittedly somewhat sketchy. That being said, I really enjoyed the film, and thought it was a very good adaptation from what I remembered of the novel. I do intend to buy it on dvd (plus one for my son, of course) when it comes out. So... let's hear from anyone else that's seen it!

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SuperMom

posted Sep 5, 2007 11:24:30 PM	To All
I enjoyed this movie and I agree that there's so much more that could be done with this kind of material in films. I thought there were places in this film where Socrates' "instruction" sessions got rather tedious and long winded, or repetitive. But overall I really liked it; it has something positive to offer anyone interested in a better way of being in the world or how to find real happiness, but for the most part avoids getting too cerebral. It also manages to have some sex appeal without getting gratuitous. The characters and story have stayed with me, which is more than I can say for many a Hollywood blockbuster. Have you checked out Spiritual Cinema Circle? http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com Edited by: SuperMom on Sep 5, 2007 11:25:45 PM

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NTxWriter

posted Sep 8, 2007 9:27:33 AM	To All
I recently rented this movie and thought it was terrific! I hadn't heard of Dan Milman until seeing this but now his many books are on my list of things to read.

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tinasu

posted Oct 30, 2007 3:02:41 AM	To All
I loved the movie. But I highly recommend the book. I read the book along with "The Power of Now" by eckhart tolle and the two books changed my life. The follow up books for "Ways of the peaceful warrior" are also fantastic. Love & Gratitude, Think Simple. Be Decisive Productivity, Motivation & Happiness

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Gean

posted Nov 23, 2007 3:39:42 PM	To All
I both read the book and saw it. While the movie was great, it wasn't smart to watch it right after reading the book. The book was so much more indebth, and by watching the movie right after, it felt like it lacked substance. Going the other way around though: If you've seen the movie, you'll love reading the book! Check it out! --Gean

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GrnBrt

posted Aug 27, 2008 10:42:10 AM	To All
"Each day we are born again. What we do today is what matters most", Buddha . I like Millman's books as well. I especially like the quote in the movie were Socrates tells him to "take out the trash". This is to say that presence is all there ever is and thought coupled with ego creates illusion and fear. Have a wonderful moment this day....

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