Spiritual Warriors

I saw this movie in October 2007 and have been thinking about it ever since. I loved it! It really shook me up in places (in a good way, it truly jolted me). I found it shocking some of the action, the repeated past life images really jolted me like some kind of Universal Psychic Nudge. I loved Finn the character, he seemed so ordinary - so very human, like anybody, so ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. Very scary scenes about illusion and the dark side. I loved the special effects about his spiritual experiences, hmmmm. I found it amazing how this action-packed movie also had humor, kindness, and I loved how Finn opened up to us through his psychiatrist (reminded me of the Sopranos). There were very subtle teachings of spirituality gently woven into it, not preachy at all, instead, handsome actors, dramatic story-line, fast women, true good versus evil, great film. After I saw it, I couldn't stop thinking about it for weeks, and have wanted to see it again ever since (over half a year) I want to see it on the big screen again, soon. Highly recommended!

This movie was thought-provoking. It was different. It was powerful. It's refreshing to see a different take on archetypal images. It's one of those movies I thought about for days later. Some of the special effects had an effect--on me. Thought-provoking images. Some were expansive. Some were just wow--in subtle ways. One image toward the end of the movie (I won't give it away) was worth the whole film. I liked the practical, subtle humor of the Roger character, little subtle things that made me chuckle (and make me think) about funny human behaviors, and that balanced out the other dramas taking place in the story. Some of the flash-back scenes were powerful to watch and got me thinking. I loved the way the Roger character was portrayed, his gentleness, peacefulness--and his down to earth humor! I liked the way some spiritual truths, posed loosely in the film, was developed in a "real" story with "real" people working it--or attempting to work it out. One pretty basic psychological truth most people have probably heard before jumped out to me. I saw something differently. In the end, I'd have to say my favorite scenes were some of the special effect images and the down-to-earth Roger character!

Very few movies have the ability to move you in a deep way. This is one of those movies. Its not another Hollywood throw away movie, this one is unique and you never know where its taking you next. Its a movie you'll think about long after you've left the theater. Its full of a lot of hidden meanings and symbolism that touches into deep mysteries. Filmed on location in Egypt,Syria,Jordan and many ancient sites, the present and the past are woven into a story line that has more then one meaning. Past lifetimes that are impacting the present also get woven into the storyline. Its the type of movie that is even better on the second or third showing, as you "catch" more of the hidden meanings. If you're like me and you're tired of the same old movies and story lines of most movies today, then you might find this a refreshing change. If you go, do yourself a favor and see it more then once.

This movie depicts a true to Life experience of Soul Transcendence. If you are seeking a spiritual path that considers your highest good at this time in your evolution as a soul, this movie is for you. The spiritual teacher in this movie speaks from the heart. The teachings are universal and available to anyone looking for them. The movie portrays the inner life accurately from my experience, and gives us a glimpse of the infinite love, guidance, wisdom, and compassion of Spirit. Through this movie, we have the opportunity to look at our own inner life and approach the world and ourselves with acceptance, unconditional loving, cooperation with what is, and understanding. It's a must-see.

To begin with, this film was shot with a less than capable eye for film-making. It felt like it was made by a ten year old with a flip camera. The plot, if you can call it that, is loaded with holes and what most would call an unwatchable film. Spiritual Warriors is a spiritual mess. The only saving grace of the film was when it finished. It's one of those films that you don't even want to watch the credits role. You really just want to role the DVD down the street. I am truly amazed and dumbfounded at all of the positive comments posted on this film. It leads me to believe that they were written by the same persons, perhaps the same crack smoking clowns involved in making this "film". It's an offense to other movies to call it a film. For this review's sake we'll call it "the mess"

To break it down, one review was accurate when it said it jumped from one monologue to another within one scene while causing the watcher utter confusion and discomfort with its bad special effects and even worse writing.

Just because a filmmaker(s) is spiritual, and wants to deal with the beliefs of certain individuals, it doesn't mean that they should go out and attempt to make a movie out of it. I'm spiritual but I'm not going to crucify a bunch of people by making them sit through a terrible mess of this "mess".

In short this mess/film doesn't even deserve a shelf life at your local video store. A message to all wanting to watch Spiritual Warriors: Don't! Go out and help out at your local shelter or perhaps an older retirement community. Trust me. You'll get more out of it. And a message to the "filmmaker(s)": This film should serve as a reminder and a firm example. Just because you want to do something doesn't mean you should attempt to do it. Fimmaking is an art. It takes an artist. Sprituality is beautiful. It takes beauty. But Spiritual Warriors manages to strip both of these timeless things down in only 100 minutes.

PS - to the filmmaker(s) of Spiritual Warriors. You're not a warrior. You're a little toy soldier who should put down the flip camera and pick up The Godfather.