It was interesting to me to see how shallow their review was. I loved the movie the casting was perfect! Later, I saw Ebert and Roeper’s review of the movie and thought the Miyagi comparison showed how far off they were in their understanding of the film. She said, “I was in the checkout line this evening and the girl in front of me turns to me and says ‘You, know, I just saw the greatest movie, I just want to tell you…’ and of course, the movie? It was Peaceful Warrior!! She said she was bawling it touched her so much. My friend just emailed me the following note I thought you might like to see it: I thought he got the mysticism across really well and found a lot of poetry. You were very fortunate to wind up with Victor Salva. I’m calling all my Seattle Unity Church pals and telling them this movie is a “must see”Ī friend and I saw the movie Saturday night and both enjoyed it a lot. Outstanding! My friends said immediately that they wanted to own it. Last night I saw your movie with 2 friends. What an amazing movie! (Nolte was perfect.) May it reach all the corners! What perfect timing… The potential I see for this movie in reaching the hearts of so many and helping transform lives is beyond words. I have shared with everyone on my email list. It was well worth it! We were moved and thrilled. I called friends and will be taking them to see Peaceful Warrior.Ī friend and I drove 4 hours yesterday to see your movie. My husband took me…no words to express my deep gratitude on so many levels. Thank you so very much for the movie…I had not read the book, and now will. Since I had, like most authors, no control over choice of director or actors, nor any real influence over the script, the project was an education in letting go and supporting the dedicated professionals in this most collaborative of art forms. While the producers, screenwriter and director made some different choices than I might have made, I liked many of their choices - for example, resolving the robbery scene through non-violent humor.

I’m also grateful to Sobini Films studio head Mark Amin, and Sobini president and producer Cami Winikoff, and others willing to invest considerable time and money into making this movie a reality.Īlthough the film covers only the first two-thirds of the book, down-sizing a quest for enlightenment to the evolution of a young athlete, it still manages to capture some of the spirit of, and reminders from, the original story.

It took over twenty years for producer David Welch to find an independent studio willing to take a chance on this challenging adaptation of Way of the Peaceful Warrior.

PICTURE: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)ĭan’s Comments on the Peaceful Warrior Film:.Or at the Universal Home Entertainment DVD Store View the Trailer

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