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Mr Holland's Opus Reviews

1995

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The year is 1965, and Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss), a composer convinced he is destined to write an historic opus, takes a job as a music teacher to pay the bills. Unbeknownst to him, it is the next 30 years, spent as an instructor, that will define his life. His passionate teaching motivates and even changes a number of .. Read more

Starring	Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis
Director	Stephen Herek
Genres	Drama

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- It's Glenn Holland's first day at school: he's the reluctant new music teacher at John F Kennedy High. It's 1965, and... read more on Time Out
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
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  concept
  
  the story of an average music teacher... pleasant movie... a lifetime.. imagine yours...
  
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  - england
  - 20 Mar 2004 at 13:36
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  I love Mr Holland
  
  This is a perfectly lovely film which makes me want to buy it for all my friends for Christmas. First watched it last year and can't believe it has been out... read more »
  
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  - 30 Sep 2011 at 09:17
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  Mr. Holland's Opus (and more)
  
  Superb: Brilliant: Excellent. The list of praise is endless. The story takes you through a mans life of music. A teacher who really seems to understand what his... read more »
  
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- - Emjay69
  - 320 reviews
  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 15:26
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  One of my top 5
  
  Fourth time of watching and I still blub like a big girl at the end (but in a good way!) A really nice story thats great for a wet Sunday afternoon.
  
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  - Liverpool
  - 31 Jul 2010 at 09:58
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  Delightful Film.
  
  I loved this film. I thought Dreyfus was tremendous and very convincing. The music was wonderful and it's unlike any movie that I've even seen.
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- - Bojarkus
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Mar 2010 at 17:01
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  good movie
  
  This film reminds me of 'Goodbye Mr Chips', another good movie about the teaching profession. As a music teacher I enjoyed watching this movie. Yes, it ... read more »
  
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  - Tunbridge Wells
  - 22 Nov 2009 at 01:15
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  Lovely Film Lovely Transfer
  
  If a little over-sentimental in places, this is a beautifully crafted film that I remember catching on television years ago by chance and thoroughly enjoying, ... read more »
  
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- - Philip Beasley
  - Essex, England
  - 17 Nov 2008 at 21:09
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  Great movie
  
  Gentle story chronicling the initially reluctant music teacher into getting the kids learning about music and developing their appreciation of it.
  
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  - Woking
  - 10 Nov 2008 at 21:12
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  Unconvincing, to say the least.
  
  One's heart sinks whenever films set out to portray 'great music' and/or 'inspiring' teachers. This dismal effort had neither. Dreyfus is ... read more »
  
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  - Middlesbrough
  - 14 May 2008 at 14:15
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  Made a grown man cry!
  
  I was recommended this film by a friend of mine who did warn me to have the tissues at the ready! What I did not expect was the emotional rollorcoaster that I ... read more »
  
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- - Scowy
  - 33 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 01 May 2008 at 10:06
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  Lovely, heartwarming film
  
  This is a lovely film depicting the life of a musician from his early twenties till retirement - I can't say more, or I will spoil the story ...
  
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  - England, to the west of London
  - 04 Sep 2007 at 17:53
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- - 9
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  the story of an average music teacher... pleasant movie... a lifetime.. imagine yours...
  
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  - england
  - 20 Mar 2004 at 13:36
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  A bit disappointing
  
  The main thing that spoilt this film for me was that the main character had no endearing qualities whatsoever; He was grumpy, reluctant to help others and ... read more »
  
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- - xandie100
  - Worcs
  - 04 Oct 2005 at 22:52
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  One of the best
  
  Once in a while along comes a movie that begs the question, Why have I not heard of this before. Mr Hollands Opus is one of those. This is a movie that I could... read more »
  
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- - Rick
  - Devon, England.
  - 13 May 2004 at 09:21
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  Mr. Holland's Opus (and more)
  
  Superb: Brilliant: Excellent. The list of praise is endless. The story takes you through a mans life of music. A teacher who really seems to understand what his... read more »
  
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- - Emjay69
  - 320 reviews
  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 15:26
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  Brilliant!
  
  A truly insprational film. Not mushy or fanciful - a story of his life over thirty years - he has plans and aspirations but life gets in the way. It is an ... read more »
  
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- - Danielle
  - Birmingham
  - 07 Apr 2006 at 23:33
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  Great heart-warming story
  
  One of the best films I have ever seen. Massively under-rated. Great heart-warming story. Acting is superb. Well worth a watch.
  
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- - Johnnyg
  - CAMBS
  - 09 Nov 2003 at 15:49
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  Mr hollands opus
  
  Lovely movie...one of those you watch and feel good...and then at the end...need the hankies to mop those tears. Thoroughly recommended.
  
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  - scotland
  - 06 Mar 2004 at 17:20
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  Delightful Film.
  
  I loved this film. I thought Dreyfus was tremendous and very convincing. The music was wonderful and it's unlike any movie that I've even seen.
  <... read more »
  
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- - Bojarkus
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  - 10 Mar 2010 at 17:01
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  Excellent movie,my ...
  
  Excellent movie,my husband has been trying to get this movie for quite a few years and was never able to find it,he was so thrilled when you had it on your list... read more »
  
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- - Margo#2
  - NORWICH
  - 25 Mar 2004 at 00:37
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  If there was ever a ...
  
  If there was ever a film to make you think and make you evaluate what you are doing in life then this is it. Well acted and great story. Makes you understandread more »
  
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- - gareth#53
  - CARDIFF
  - 08 Jul 2004 at 16:26

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  The year is 1965, and Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss), a composer convinced he is destined to write an historic opus, takes a job as a music teacher to pay the bills. Unbeknownst to him, it is the next 30 years, spent as an instructor, that will define his life. His passionate teaching motivates ...