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The rest of the cast is fairly vanilla and only there to extend the story. And if she isn’t, then she wouldn’t have been part of Socrates’ world. For Amy’s character to fall for such a self-absorbed Dan, even after he’s explored warrior training, is kind of a stretch. She’s adorable, but the fact she knows about Socrates – who may or may not be real – and she is obviously part of the real world is a little confusing. Amy Smart is underused and fairly simplistic in the story. Grizzled, world-weary, and wise beyond his advanced years is perfectly woven into his character. Miyagi”-themed character couldn’t be better cast or acted by the veteran thespian.
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Nick Nolte, on the other hand, is fantastic as “Socrates”. I guess that’s my biggest issue with the movie. But I believe the actor missed in his portrayal. I see where the direction and the story took us along that path. He pretty much stayed the same throughout. Question: If you had Ghandi, Buddha, or Jesus Christ inspiring you personally to overcome your demons, showing you ways to open your mind and experience “the moment” in ways you had never imagined, wouldn’t that make you into a much calmer, wiser, more APPROACHABLE person? I didn’t see that in the actor’s portrayal in the end. However, as the story unfolds, the actor does not become an empathetic character. His arrogant elitism sets up the character as someone who needs to take a fall to bring much-needed humility. Scott Mechlowicz as “Dan” fits the opening with his spoiled, naturally-gifted, “me-first” athlete perfectly.
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However, the point of a movie where your protagonist grows and matures from a spoiled, entitled brat into a mature, enlightened warrior would be perfect… If the actor playing the lead wasn’t so pompous and arrogant through the entire movie. It’s above-average as a story compared to most dreck being thrown at us recently.
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This is a decent movie to watch for an evening. The story of an elite athlete that overcomes a potentially life-altering injury only to triumph in the end through perseverance and inner-healing, based on true events? Nick Nolte as the wise teacher and Amy Smart as eye candy? How can you not cheer for this?ĭon’t get me wrong. A decent “finding yourself” movie for an evening – “Karate Kid” meets Zenīased on the bestselling book by Dan Millman, “Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives.” This is a movie I really wanted to like.