Peaceful Warrior -- Inspiring

Rating: 10/10 (21 September 2006)

In a time when we face so many discouraging world events -- events which can leave us feeling powerless and overwhelmed (from global warming, to the economy, to the unsettling conflicts in the Middle East) -- I believe it is important to have access to movies that can offer us encouragement, hope, and a sense of empowerment. "Peaceful Warrior" is just such a movie...uplifting, thought-provoking, and spiritual in a way that isn't heavy-handed or pushy.
What is personal empowerment? What is coming to terms with one's strengths and limitations? How much control do we really have over ourselves and our environment? Dan Millman's story, based on actual aspects of his own life, takes such questions and face them head-on.
The story is made especially believable and interesting by some very fine acting. It's the kind of movie where you find yourself rooting for the characters...and the characters are certainly worth rooting for!