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!

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.

This movie hit on a truth that rang so deep in me there aren't really words to do it justice. It was really my favorite kind of movie. It was entertaining, had a great story, and was pretty fast paced. In addition I left the theater feeling uplifted, joyful and deeply moved thru having the experience of viewing this movie. I loved it. I'd give it 10 out of 10 and gladly see it again. I had actually recently seen the movie based on Dan Millman's book "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" and loved that film. I went into Spiritual Warriors thinking there wasn't much chance it would be as good as "Way of the Peaceful Warrior". However, I left the movie in complete awe of how it kind of started at the point where "Peaceful Warrior" left off and just took it way beyond. Great movie all the way around. (Both are actually)

To all thanks & to Jsu Garcia and John-Roger for bringing us this enjoyable film. I had the opportunity to bring both family and friends to a viewing and they all enjoyed it. The common theme/comment everyone had was that they could feel the heart of the movie and that their hearts felt warmed by the story. We all loved the pace and action and those newer to spiritual themes enjoyed seeing that explored. All loved the little boy in the film, and were touched by his part. It was great to experience Jsu Garcia after the viewing, its not often you get a meet greet and hug from a star! We all noticed that after the film people spoke more openly to each other and wanted to share what their experience was. The children in the audience loved the movie also, it really holds something for everyone. Thanks to Robert Easton his performance touched and warmed my heart. Good luck to all in bringing this movie to wider venue showing!.

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.