More Than A Feel Good Movie

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2006)

I was pleased to see Dan Milliman's wonderful novel make it to the big screen. While the movie does not follow the book exactly, it artfully conveys Dan's story and its message of clarity and perspective. The excellent cast along with outstanding directing and cinematography allow this simple but very meaningful story to unfold into an engaging and beautiful experience. Using a courageous story about a college gymnast as its vehicle, the movie presents, or more likely reconnects, us with timeless insights and spiritual laws that bring us present in the moment, and confident to make lasting adjustments to how we perceive change, conflict, and the world in general. You don't just feel good about this movie; you walk out of this movie knowing that you are in a better place. All of this without anything getting blown up or snakes on a plane. Its nice to see Hollywood focus on movies like Peaceful Warrior. Thanks Lions Gate. Would love to see a sequel, maybe Peaceful Warrior II  The Sacred Journey.