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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5017188884846
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Languages:English Original Language Dolby Digital 4.0 French Original Language Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English Subtitled Italian Dubbed Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Region Code: 2
Release Date: May 13, 2002
Running Time: 130 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Theatrical Release Date: June 09, 1989
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Robin Williams stars as an English teacher who doesn't fit into the conservative prep school where he teaches but his charisma and love of poetry inspires several boys to revive a secret society with a bohemian bent. The script is well-meaning but a little trite, though director Peter Weir (The Truman Show) adds layers of emotional depth in scenes of conflict between the kids and adults. (A subplot involving one father's terrible pressure on his son--played by Robert Sean Leonard--to drop his interest in the theatre reaches heartbreaking proportions). Williams is given plenty of latitude to work in his brand of improvisational humour, though it is all well-woven into his character's style of instruction. --Tom Keogh
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Peter Weir's entry in the "coming of age" teen movie genre, Dead Poets' Society is a more than usually emotive tale of one teacher and the students he inspires. Robin Williams plays the radical English teacher in a stuffy New England prep school who tries to make a difference. His unconventional methods and love of poetry make him a hit with the repressed teens under his tutelage, and they in turn form a secret society for the pursuit of freedom, truth, beauty and other bohemian ideals. Much soul-searching ensues, not least from the doe-eyed Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) whose sensitive aspirations to pursue a career in the theatre are scuppered by his prosaic father with tragic consequences.
True, the script is clichéd at times and the battle between adults and teens is hackneyed, but no one can deny the emotional power of the "Captain My Captain" scene, where the class defiantly stand on their desks, or the moment when Williams inspires his class with the motto "Carpe Diem". Indeed it is the relationship between Williams and his pupils that enables Weir to raise the film above what could have been over-sentimental slosh, with Williams' trademark improvised monologues injecting humanity (even in a relatively serious role) into the central character. The result is an inspirational story that stands up to repeat viewings.
On the DVD: Dead Poets' Society is anamorphically enhanced for this special edition and the changing seasons of New England are beautifully recreated with rich earthy tones dominating the location scenes. Special attention has been paid to the audio track with the dialogue crisp and clear throughout. Extras are good, including retrospective interviews with cast and crew in the "Scrapbook" feature, an unedited scene that was originally part of a planned montage, the trailer and a couple of featurettes, both dealing with the technical aspects of the shoot. There's also an audio commentary from director Weir, John Seale and screenwriter Tom Schulman.--Kristen Bowditch
Rating:
- Oh Captain, my captain!
This is one of the best films EVER! It always makes me cry buckets! It is definetely worth buying because you can watch it over and over and it will always pull at your heart strings! It should be law to watch this film!
Rating:
- Seize the opportunity
Dead Poet's Society was Peter Weir's third film made in the US and gave the comic Robin Williams-his first Oscar nomination and the second of his paulisable roles that Hollywood really appreciated from the verstabile performer (with a little help from Peter Weir's direction)
A group of boys in a strict 1950s private boys school known as Welton when an English teacher known as John Keating and his unorthodox teaching encourages them to inspire and develop their self-esteems as individuals...... ... Read More
Rating: - Robin Williams plays the rebel again after Good Morning Vietnam
For those who wish to have an idea about the story; The movie brings the lives of young high school students into your hearts and you feel the uniqueness and different qualities of each person(make projections to your own social environment. These children are studying in one of the "best" schools in the country, which strictly relies on traditional education methods but their life starts to change and their identities to vivified when a new teacher, Mr Keating who is a former graduate from the same school, ... Read More
Rating: - I'm glad Peter Weir directed it..
..and not Alexander Payne. I am not sure if Payne was going to be the orginal director of Dead Poets but I know it was not intended to be Peter Weir. I read Mr. Payne's opinions about what Weir did with the movie and especially the ending.
The tagline and poster of this movie don't do it justice. (Kind of like with Road to Perdition).
All I can say is that if those boys did not do what they did at the end of the movie, trying not to spoil it here, I would have physically gotten up, ... Read More
Rating: - Make your lives extraordinary
I still remember fondly seeing this at the cinema back in 1989. It's as fresh now as it was then and still totally inspiring. Every time I watch this it leaves me feeling inspired and ready to grab life by the horns. "Make your lives extraordinary boys" says Robin Williams. It serves as a constant reminder that one day you'll be gone and quite probably forgotten, so make the most of your life and seize the day. The ending still kills me even now. An often overlooked classic.
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Dead Poets Society [1989]
starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen
directed by: Peter Weir
directed by: Peter Weir
Our Price: 86,684.40
Prices excluding shipping charge.Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5017188884846
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Languages:
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Region Code: 2
Release Date: May 13, 2002
Running Time: 130 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Theatrical Release Date: June 09, 1989
Related Items:
- Good Will Hunting [1998]
- Good Morning, Vietnam [1988]
- Pay It Forward [2001]
- Beautiful Mind, A [2002]
- Educating Rita [1983]
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Robin Williams stars as an English teacher who doesn't fit into the conservative prep school where he teaches but his charisma and love of poetry inspires several boys to revive a secret society with a bohemian bent. The script is well-meaning but a little trite, though director Peter Weir (The Truman Show) adds layers of emotional depth in scenes of conflict between the kids and adults. (A subplot involving one father's terrible pressure on his son--played by Robert Sean Leonard--to drop his interest in the theatre reaches heartbreaking proportions). Williams is given plenty of latitude to work in his brand of improvisational humour, though it is all well-woven into his character's style of instruction. --Tom Keogh
Amazon.co.uk Review:
Peter Weir's entry in the "coming of age" teen movie genre, Dead Poets' Society is a more than usually emotive tale of one teacher and the students he inspires. Robin Williams plays the radical English teacher in a stuffy New England prep school who tries to make a difference. His unconventional methods and love of poetry make him a hit with the repressed teens under his tutelage, and they in turn form a secret society for the pursuit of freedom, truth, beauty and other bohemian ideals. Much soul-searching ensues, not least from the doe-eyed Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) whose sensitive aspirations to pursue a career in the theatre are scuppered by his prosaic father with tragic consequences.
True, the script is clichéd at times and the battle between adults and teens is hackneyed, but no one can deny the emotional power of the "Captain My Captain" scene, where the class defiantly stand on their desks, or the moment when Williams inspires his class with the motto "Carpe Diem". Indeed it is the relationship between Williams and his pupils that enables Weir to raise the film above what could have been over-sentimental slosh, with Williams' trademark improvised monologues injecting humanity (even in a relatively serious role) into the central character. The result is an inspirational story that stands up to repeat viewings.
On the DVD: Dead Poets' Society is anamorphically enhanced for this special edition and the changing seasons of New England are beautifully recreated with rich earthy tones dominating the location scenes. Special attention has been paid to the audio track with the dialogue crisp and clear throughout. Extras are good, including retrospective interviews with cast and crew in the "Scrapbook" feature, an unedited scene that was originally part of a planned montage, the trailer and a couple of featurettes, both dealing with the technical aspects of the shoot. There's also an audio commentary from director Weir, John Seale and screenwriter Tom Schulman.--Kristen Bowditch
Average Rating:
Rating:
- Oh Captain, my captain!This is one of the best films EVER! It always makes me cry buckets! It is definetely worth buying because you can watch it over and over and it will always pull at your heart strings! It should be law to watch this film!
Rating:
- Seize the opportunityDead Poet's Society was Peter Weir's third film made in the US and gave the comic Robin Williams-his first Oscar nomination and the second of his paulisable roles that Hollywood really appreciated from the verstabile performer (with a little help from Peter Weir's direction)
A group of boys in a strict 1950s private boys school known as Welton when an English teacher known as John Keating and his unorthodox teaching encourages them to inspire and develop their self-esteems as individuals...... ... Read More
Rating:
- Robin Williams plays the rebel again after Good Morning VietnamFor those who wish to have an idea about the story; The movie brings the lives of young high school students into your hearts and you feel the uniqueness and different qualities of each person(make projections to your own social environment. These children are studying in one of the "best" schools in the country, which strictly relies on traditional education methods but their life starts to change and their identities to vivified when a new teacher, Mr Keating who is a former graduate from the same school, ... Read More
Rating:
- I'm glad Peter Weir directed it....and not Alexander Payne. I am not sure if Payne was going to be the orginal director of Dead Poets but I know it was not intended to be Peter Weir. I read Mr. Payne's opinions about what Weir did with the movie and especially the ending.
The tagline and poster of this movie don't do it justice. (Kind of like with Road to Perdition).
All I can say is that if those boys did not do what they did at the end of the movie, trying not to spoil it here, I would have physically gotten up, ... Read More
Rating:
- Make your lives extraordinaryI still remember fondly seeing this at the cinema back in 1989. It's as fresh now as it was then and still totally inspiring. Every time I watch this it leaves me feeling inspired and ready to grab life by the horns. "Make your lives extraordinary boys" says Robin Williams. It serves as a constant reminder that one day you'll be gone and quite probably forgotten, so make the most of your life and seize the day. The ending still kills me even now. An often overlooked classic.
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