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93
Viewer score based on 19 votes.

Critic Score

40
Critics' score based on 23 reviews.
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Your Reviews

This is a movie to be seen again and again. I don't understand the critics' views. Perhaps they are just not at a level to understand the... y of this movie. When I saw Peaceful Warrior the theatre was packed and the audience stood and clapped at the end. Many had tears in their eyes. How often does that happen at a movie? See it, and be your own critic! Full Review

May 22,2008
weimom

I give a strong performances by Scott Mechlowicz and Nick Nolte who changes his life ground the film in effective drama. But the film is better than... it has any right to be, considering the prosaic source. Full Review

May 22,2008
mfr65

I'd read the Millman book years ago as a young man and the film far surpassed my low expectations. Nick Nolte was perfect and the young actor... g Dan was superb. The director focussed aptly on the reactions his journey had on others. This could have been a cheesy Brian's Song, Icecastles trip into maudlin sentimentality -- instead it was a refreshing insightful look at the choices we make and the passions we serve. Go see it before it goes away -- it's possibly the rave sleeper hit of 2006! Full Review

May 22,2008
platonio
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Critic Reviews

Strong performances by Scott Mechlowicz as Millman and Nick Nolte as the mysterious mechanic who changes his life ground the film in effective drama.Full Review

Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter

Sometimes in an imperfect movie there is consolation simply in regarding the actors.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

In the ranks of improbable gymnastics coaches, Nick Nolte falls just below the cartoon version of Mr. T.Full Review

Scott Brown
Entertainment Weekly

The film is better than it has any right to be, considering the prosaic source.Full Review

Ruthe Stein
San Francisco Chronicle

Mere recitation of homilies for better living -- which is what Nick Nolte's gas station guru imparts to a struggling young gymnast -- and a half-baked account of the athlete's comeback are no substitutes for a complete movie.Full Review

Robert Koehler
Variety
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