Peaceful Warrior-Do Olympic medals Come in Tin?
Written: Apr 01 '07
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Pros: The movie ticket was free-my partners snoring hid half the dialogue
Cons: The story was unbelievable..the acting atrocious.
The Bottom Line: Do not subject yourself to this punishment for 2 hours
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| bwyckoff1's Full Review: Peaceful Warrior |
I had the chance to see “Peaceful Warrior” yesterday on a preview screening. I got the tickets for nothing and this was a case of you do get what you pay for. I left the theater feeling an overwhelming sense of joy in not having to waste 20 dollars on a film.
This was a grade B flick. What does this imply? First off, the film tells of being inspired by true events –I don’t recall the last time I saw a man jump 20 feet in the air or I vaguely forgot being thrown off a building by my clone. If this seems implausible to you also…join the club.
The story line is about a world class gymnast who is trying to make the qualifying trials for the Olympics. During this quest, we find our main character is a drinking, smoking, sexual addict who is also a maniac on a motorcycle. During this wild and crazy period at Cal State he runs into a metaphorical guru who teaches him the meaning of life and the quest of his pursuit of happiness. This is an overwhelming theme in many movies, but in this flick so many things under the guise of true events leads us to many unanswered questions. His leg turns out to be shattered after he recklessly does a flip over a car when speeding. His coach loses faith in his abilities and he decides that doing gymnastics is what he loves at any cost and continues to train under the watchful eye of the guru. Despite his coach telling him he can not compete in the trials, he somehow gets to compete. How we do not know.
The metaphorical genius in this film? Nick Nolte? Nick is disguised as a Texaco station gasoline repair man and store owner. His shoes are scuffed and a different color. That little scenario actually takes on a complete scene in this film. I think perhaps someone else could have been the leading man with all the answers. Charlton Heston perhaps? He does several unanswered magic tricks- listening to minds, jumping to great heights, touching the main character and causing instant epiphanies. The answers he gives are all pretty mind altering, but the methods of acting and the scripts left something to be desired. I found the lines absolutely cheesy. I wonder if Nolte was drunk when he got the script and signed on here.
In essence, if you don’t get free tickets and in if you do..pass them on. The film is not going to garner any awards any time soon.
The film is rated PG-13. There is some drinking scenes- a few inoffensive sex scenes. If you want to bring the kids, I think it would be ok.
The review is my lowest rating possible.
Recommended:
No
Movie Mood: None of the Above
Viewing Method: Press Screening
Film Completeness: Rough cut, missing major effects, music, etc.
Worst Part of this Film: Everything
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