Dead Poets' Society (1989) Movie Reviews

Yojimbo 05/26/2012 (0 of 1 found this helpful)

Rating of
2/4 

Feelgood melodrama starring a thankfully more restrained Robin Williams. Rather over-rated because of it's reliance on cliches and a liberal dose of schmaltz; the whole "Aye my captain" nonsense just looks ridiculous.

Snoogans 04/15/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3.5/4 

Good story, good cast and a spark of inspiration. An affectionate drama for teens and young adults. I have to give it extra points, for it's more meaningful portrayal of college age adolescents.

Gabe 01/17/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

A good movie all-around. Robin Williams is great in what would be a career defining role. But, it was lacking the certain something, I just can't quite put my finger on it. I wish the charcters would've taken a stand sooner, but I think that was the point of this film. That stand wasn't going to happen until the last scene. But, check this one out.

mitchellyoung 01/10/2012 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
4/4 

Robin Williams shines in his role as a down-to-earth and caring teacher, trying to see his pupils recapture a love for learning in a very strict school. The film features many inspiring moments and a solid balance between the poignant and the uplifting. A true classic.

dukeakasmudge 09/13/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

Very inspiring movie

The Film Rebel 01/11/2011 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
4/4 

Oh captain my captain! Gotta love it : )

Katie D. 10/19/2010 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
4/4 

Carpe Diem! Seize the day! O Captain, My Captain! This movie just swept me off my feet. It's a movie about a teacher (Robin Williams) who teaches a classroom of young boys that they can make thier lives worth something. The movie teaches us that any dream is possible and we shouldn't turn our backs on what we dream for just because it isn't part of the norm. This movie should be seen by everyone. More importantly for younger kids. It sends an amazing message and everyone needs to hear just once in thier lifetime.

BmovieJosh 10/02/2009 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

Rating of
3/4 

The thing that stood out the most in this film was the cinamotography.

Alexa 03/10/2009 (1 of 1 found this helpful)

Rating of
4/4 

This movie makes you want to live everyday like its your last. It starts with just a group of over achievers that you think they are going to be stuck up and arrogant, but that is not the case in most of the characters. I really was interested in every character. Peter Weir showed you just enough for you to feel there pain and where the motivation of having this Dead Poets' Society is coming from. This is an incredible movie. One of my favorite movies of all time.

Mewlover92 10/11/2008 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

This was a good movie..but my english teacher killed it with the whole connecting it to Transadentislm. But good concept, good plot. The only thing i didn't like was that they picked Robin Willams, i think they could of done a better job