Question 1

What personal connection did director Victor Salva have to the story before making the film?

Accepted Answer

Victor Salva first became familiar with the work while in prison for child molestation and credits the original story as one that changed his life.

Question 2

What college rivalry is subtly referenced in the opening dream sequence?

Accepted Answer

In the opening dream sequence, Dan wears UC Berkeley colors (blue and gold) with a Cal logo, while the opposing team wears red, the color of Stanford, Cal's arch rival.

Question 3

What hidden detail involving the actor's initials appears in a scene with Dan lying on a car?

Accepted Answer

When Dan Millman is lying on an old car, rocks spell 'SM' on top, which are the initials of actor Scott Mechlowicz and also his mother's initials.

Question 4

What inconsistency occurs in the crash sequence of the film?

Accepted Answer

In the crash sequence, all the car's windows remain intact, yet Dan lands in a shower of safety glass chunks.

Question 5

Which producer makes a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Producer Mark Amin appears as a service station customer in the car while Dan is 'holding the pose.'

Question 6

What personal connection did director Victor Salva have to the original story?

Accepted Answer

Director Victor Salva first became familiar with the work while in prison for child molestation and credits it as "a story that changed my life."

Question 7

What college rivalry is hinted at in the opening dream sequence?

Accepted Answer

In the opening dream sequence, Dan wears UC Berkeley colors (blue and gold) with a Cal logo, while the opposing team wears red, the color of Stanford—Cal's arch rival since the late 19th century.

Question 8

What hidden detail appears on the car when Dan Millman is lying on it?

Accepted Answer

When Dan Millman is seen lying on top of the old car outside the gas station, the letters "SM" are spelled out with rocks—the initials of actor Scott Mechlowicz and his mother.

Question 9

What continuity error occurs in the crash sequence?

Accepted Answer

In the crash sequence, all of the car's windows remain intact, yet Dan lands in a shower of safety glass chunks.

Question 10

Which producer makes a cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

Producer Mark Amin appears as a service station customer in the car while Dan is 'holding the pose.'

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