Powerful message, great movie - a life changing event. Not to be missed!

Rating: 10/10 (21 September 2006)

I was absolutely blown away by the movie. In 1988 I read a book that changed my life. In 2006 it came rushing back at me on the big screen. From the very first commercial screening through Dan's local appearance a month later, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie each of the several times I saw it. The scenes that differed from the book were well chosen and very effective in the movie. I laughed, got emotional, was in awe of how well Peaceful Warrior worked on the screen and how moved I was by the experience.
As I sat with my eyes glued to the screen, I realized there was time to process and embrace and feel so many of the scenes - to sit a minute with it, if you will. I left feeling lighter than when I went in and feeling oh-so-good. I loved the buzz in the theater  it was transformed into a group experience vs. the typical solo movie outing.
I hope Peaceful Warrior returns to theaters in this area. Sure I will buy the DVD but the energy and synergy in the movie theaters was just phenomenal. From young children to the mature movie-goer, this movie 'works' on many levels and shares a powerful message  universal yet personal to the viewer. (Several critics obviously missed the mark.)