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A 3 page film review of “Peaceful Warrior,” directed by Victor Salva, which is based the 1980 autobiography authored by Dan Millman and the film uses a screenplay adaptation by Kevin Bernhardt (McKenzie). The film fails artistically on a number of levels. First of all, it offers no surprises, as it is a typical sports movie. Secondly, the characterization is rather flimsy and somewhat preposterous. Third, as the filmmakers have little to say and do not say it well, the plot is boring. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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of levels. First of all, it offers no surprises, as it is a typical sports movie. Secondly, the characterization is rather flimsy and somewhat preposterous. Third, as the filmmakers have
little to say and do not say it well, the plot is boring. The typical sports movie offers a protagonist who dreams of glory, but must conquer inner doubts
and fears and acquire a high level of prowess and skills in order to obtain his or her goals. In this case, the protagonist retains the name of the books
author, Dan Millman, is student at the University of California at Berkeley, his sport is gymnastics, and his dream is win an Olympic gold medal. His performance goal is
to learn to do a triple on the rings so that he can make the Olympic team. He meets a "Karate Kid"-style guru, learns humility and how to stay centered
and elevates his skill level. When he thinks this means he can do without his guru, he gets badly injured, but this is only another obstacle in his path,
but he perseveres and overcomes it. As film critic Karen Petruska points out in her review of this film, at this point, the film could have taken a different direction
and shown how Dan could overcome his greatest fear-"how to live life when unable to one thing he does well: gymnastics" (Petruska). However, the filmmakers choose to adhere to Millmans
text and Dan returns to gymnastics and ultimate triumph, which makes the film typical and predictable in every aspect. However, "Peaceful Warrior" might have been able to overcome its predictability
if the characterization had been better. Dans guru is a gas station attendant whom he nicknames "Socrates," due to the fact that he is continuously offering banal platitudes about
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