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Dead Poets Society
1989
John Keating (Robin Williams) is an eccentric teacher who returns to teach in his childhood school. The message he gives to his students is to experience life for themselves. Consequently, several pupils reintroduce 'Dead Poets Society' of which Keating had been a past member. Secret, late night meetings take place as the .. Read more
| Starring | Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles |
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| Director | Peter Weir |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (5)
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Director Peter Weir's lyricism may sometimes seem out of place in modern Hollywood, but there is no denying that this warm, touching tale struck a chord with audiences around the world. Robin Williams plays the unconventional teacher at a stuffy boys' school in late-1950s America, who awakens a love of poetry and writing among a disparate group of troubled adolescents headed by Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke. However, the individualism he fosters eventually leads to tragedy. The two young leads — along with Josh Charles — turn in subtle performances, and the film is lusciously photographed and genuinely moving, even if Tom Schulman's Oscar-winning screenplay does lurch occasionally into mawkish melodrama.
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"...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."
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With Tom Schulman's script scrutinising educational conformity, the casting of Robin Williams as English teacher John... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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17 out of 22 people found this review helpful
one of my all time top ten films
This is Robin Williams' doing what he doesn't do often enough, a powerful straignt acting performance.
You really engage with and feel for ... more -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
TOUCHING
Touching film with Robin Williams in one of his few `serious roles`. The film is slightly melancholy in places but ultimately uplifting. Bravo!
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
One of my all time fave films, makes me cry to this day, first saw in cinema when I was 16 I think...........Touching, real, especially made for the poets and ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A triumph of passion over cynicism
Yes, the plot is totally unbelievable, but hey, so what? This is fiction. I get the impression that the scriptwriter and producer first thought, 'what ... more
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
TOUCHING
Touching film with Robin Williams in one of his few `serious roles`. The film is slightly melancholy in places but ultimately uplifting. Bravo!
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17 out of 22 people found this review helpful
one of my all time top ten films
This is Robin Williams' doing what he doesn't do often enough, a powerful straignt acting performance.
You really engage with and feel for ... more -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
TOUCHING
Touching film with Robin Williams in one of his few `serious roles`. The film is slightly melancholy in places but ultimately uplifting. Bravo!
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
One of my all time fave films, makes me cry to this day, first saw in cinema when I was 16 I think...........Touching, real, especially made for the poets and ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A Trip To The Gym For Your Heart Strings
For a long long time this was my absolute favourite film. Over time others came along, but this will always have a special place in my affections.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
dead poets should stay dead
not the best robin williams film i have seen. good will hunting is much better. a young ethan hawke hardly impressed in an overall uninspiring film. Also the ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Delicate and moving
This is a film everyone should see.
It stars Robin Williams (without a lot of the hyperactive face-melting nonsense). I enjoyed it immensely and the ... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
A triumph of passion over cynicism
Yes, the plot is totally unbelievable, but hey, so what? This is fiction. I get the impression that the scriptwriter and producer first thought, 'what ... more
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Dramatic, an unlikely story made believable with real characters. More intense than I expected for a PG.
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A Beautiful film
Robin Williams in a touching film which actually sees him in one of his few non comedy roles. Beautifully made well acted and gripping story.
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Critics' reviews (5)
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Director Peter Weir's lyricism may sometimes seem out of place in modern Hollywood, but there is no denying that this warm, touching tale struck a chord with audiences around the world. Robin Williams plays the unconventional teacher at a stuffy boys' school in late-1950s America, who awakens a love of poetry and writing among a disparate group of troubled adolescents headed by Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke. However, the individualism he fosters eventually leads to tragedy. The two young leads — along with Josh Charles — turn in subtle performances, and the film is lusciously photographed and genuinely moving, even if Tom Schulman's Oscar-winning screenplay does lurch occasionally into mawkish melodrama.
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"...[Williams gives an] exceptionally fine performance....Some very good performances from the younger actors [as well]..."
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With Tom Schulman's script scrutinising educational conformity, the casting of Robin Williams as English teacher John... read more on Time Out
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"...[Williams's performance] pulls together Peter Weir's mystical paean to youthful spirit..." -- Rating: B
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Heartfelt, but a little too manipulative to be totally successful.
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