Dead Poet's Society

[Chris D]

Just bought this one super cheap during a DVD sale, ended up being like $5 or something. Watching it tonight.

Avoid the original DVD release, which is non-anamorphic. 2nd release is a "special edition".

This has always been one of my favorite films, and I think one of the top 3 films about education ever made. I enjoy teaching in various forms, and the movie inspires me every time I see it.

Not going to do a full review here, but I'll let my ratings speak for themself, if for some reason you've never seen the film. :5: out of :5:

[Ovation]

I attended a New England private school (not a boarding school, though) and I taught high school for many years (I teach at a community college now) and I love this film. 5/5

[aud19]

I think I have the original DVD if I remember correctly :rant:

I agree though, great movie :T

[Razvan]

I think one of the top 3 films about education ever made.

I myself think that Dead Poet's Society is the second worst movie about education ever made - the absolute worst being Mr Holland's Opus. I totally despise these movies.

R

[Chris D]

Really? I love Mr. Holland's Opus, not about the teaching, but the music and a lot of the story. The musical introduction to MHO is nice and gentle, and then as the orchestra comes in, I was MESMERIZED.

Are there any teaching movies you do like? Stand and Deliver? Dangerous Minds?