Dead Poets Society
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Universal acclaim- based on 98 Ratings
- Starring: Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams
- Summary: Robin Williams stars as John Keating, an unconventional teacher at a conservative New England prep school who inspires his students and encourages them with the rallying call "carpe diem" (seize the day).
- Director: Peter Weir
- Genre(s): Drama
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Positive: 11 out of 14
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Mixed: 3 out of 14
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Hurrah! Poetry and passion, comedy and tragedy are fused into one absolutely marvelous affirmation of independent spirit in Dead Poets Society. [2 June 1989, Daily Notebook, p.E1]
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100One of Australian director Peter Weir's most sensitive films.
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80Commands respect and affection. [2 June 1989, Calendar, p.6-1]
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50Not the worst of the countless recent movies about good kids and hidebound, authoritatian older people. It may, however, be the most shameless in its attempt to pander to an adolescent audience.
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Positive: 42 out of 45
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Mixed: 2 out of 45
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Negative: 1 out of 45
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Rachel10It is probably the most influential movie I've seen in my life. I was truly inspired to change. Everyone should see it. CARPE DIEM!
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NatN.10Extremly good movie that explores our deepest desires and the situations that get in our way.
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Although "Dead Poets Society" copies the original book with no prominent changes, It still lives as a classic movie.
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