Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5549 in Movie
• Released on: 2009-12-09
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Running time: 122 minutes

Customer Reviews

The Here and Now
What an awesome film! This is the very kind of film that can transform our mad society into a more conscientious and peaceful place. In an era of extreme politics & religion, this film brings so many wonderful things together in an almost fantastical way that a lot of us wish we experienced. Without any politics, God or heavy religion guilt trips, it delivers a tremendous message of accountability, prosperity and hope.
This movie impacted me in the most fabulous way. Nick Nolte who has the reputation of one the wildest druggies, rebels and maniacs; in this film he plays "Socrates" the angel. I hope his life has truly changed and this film is a reflection of how his life is now. Highly recommended and hope that the film gets 30,000 viewings so it can make it to the Big Screen. Not just independent theaters.

Enjoyable film
Let me preface this by saying I had not read the book prior to seeing the movie. I'm told that those who have read the book might be disappointed in this film (but that's usually true, I think...). That said, this is an excellent film about a young man's lessons in life--what works and what doesn't. Yes, the philosophy is rather simple, but it's also true and it doesn't hurt to be reminded of some of these "truths" once in awhile since most movies don't do that. The acting is excellent-- the characters are given some depth- particularly the lead role, Socrates, and the coach. Believable and honest. I think it has universal appeal-- but I particularly hope that a lot of adolescent boys see it-- it will give them something to ponder-- something which most "car crash" movies usually aimed at that demographic don't do. Parents- this is a movie to take your adolescents to (I don't think children under 13 would get it--plus there are some semi-violent images) and have a good discussion over some ice cream afterward.

Wonderful, Meaningful Work
There haven't been many movies that I've seen more than once in the theater and I've seen this 3 times. This movie is a wonderful story, a great complement to the book. And the presentation of some of the wisdom is downright joyous and funny at times. It is filled with things that you will be thinking about months and years later. I still am. The actors did a great job. Nick Nolte was a joy as Socrates. This will be in my library as soon as it comes out.