Dead Poets Society

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Mitch C As this movie progresses, the attention shifts from Robin Williams onto the young cast he watches over. Initially, I believed I would be watching a high class Dangerous Minds but from the off the students are captivated by the charismatic Keating. With no conflict between the generations (at least not between teacher and student) - largely down to the aforementioned class dynamic - the boys can breathe and we can watch them flourish under the inspiration of their tutorage. Though it can be a little pretentious in terms of it's depiction of a well-to-do English student in comparison with the cliche jock and the privately educated, hair-parting preppy boys club, it doesn't veer to obnoxious. The message of "think for yourselves, do not conform" has been done to death yet admittedly is still prevalent today - more so under the thumb of media influence as opposed to the domineering parent. It's got heart, Williams plays it absolutely as he should contrary to certain renowned critics, with the odd impersonation fitting the scene in order to draw laughs from the class. He's the star but in the same vein as Good Will Hunting, it's those under his wing that are allowed spread theirs. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Beavis C oh captain my captain. My captain. MY captain. my CAPTAIN. MY CAPtAIN. indeed. -Beavis C, 9/6/2025 (Not Edited) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Deep M Truly Life Changing!! In Film Mr. William said that ideas and thoughts can change the world. actually that's wrong. This Movie also can change world. dead poets try to give a lesson here that carpe-diem. love your life just live it. tomorrow may never come. and I have to say that Robin William was truly one of the greatest actor. powerful and legendry performance. Robert Sean Leonard is perfect thing here. Neil Perry is like cultural Icon who taught us do whatever you want to do, your mind want to do. and lastly I have to mentioned that dead poets society's Climax is very scary for me. I don't want to spoil the climax but i want to scream very hard after it. still crying while writing it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Rik O I watched this because it has got rave reviews and is held up as a classic but it's not great. Maybe it hasn't aged well but it follows a pretty standard formula. Live for today. Father's are strict and don't understand. The boy gets the girl if he's heartfelt enough. Watching it now though. The way one of the boys pursues his love interest even when she says no multiple times is a bit cringe. The poetry is old school, not modern so it doesn't hit in the same way. I think it's probably a film that was of it's time but it's not as great as I hoped. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Jay W What a beautiful, deep and inspiring movie. The whole movie feels like an incredible adventure, teaching us multiple lessons along the journey and showing us different perspectives on life. Mr. Keating, played by the legend Robin Williams, teaches the kids, and the audience that we should be free in our choices and beliefs, to not limit ourselfs to what we are being taught but also believe deeply in what we think and feel. Contradicting to the school, which is very strict, and tries to teach kids traditionally. But trough Mr. Keatings influence, we can see that his method of teaching reaches much deeper in the hearts of these young men, changing their entire beliefs and what they stand for. This is a classic example of man vs society. They become more daring, and more passionate, they finally start living their life. But we can also see the affect that parents have on their children. The writing is incredibly well done, and the actors execute the script phenomenally. The chemistry between the young actors is really good and the acting is also very natural and realistic, this builds a sense of relatability and just pulls you into the story even further. Even now, in 2025 I can relate to the circumstances these boys are in, they are young and want to do good in life, making their parents proud, but they also want to enjoy life and mess around too, they did an amazing job of showcasing the freedom that kids take advantage of, which was really nice to see aswell. Even the more regular shots, like the new dead poets, just hanging out in the cave, just so natural and refreshing to watch. This is a classic and will always be up there. What a story. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Taylor Elizabeth H There is something to be said about a 5 star movie that leaves the viewer in a funk and as angry with it as they are ecstatic. From the directing to the pace and acting down to its script writing, this movie is so thought out that for a film over two hours I was furious there wasn't more. Im grateful to have been alive to witness such poetry that is this piece of cinema. Im hollow, sad, mad, happy, and in love with every minute I watched. What a wonderful thing to be able to be alive to witness. Robin Williams, what a legend. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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