Dead Poets Society

The film served as a crucible for some of the actors who were still young at the time, and the entire orchestra was undoubtedly led by Robin Williams in the image of Keating. Probably, a certain underlying thought was conveyed to the maturing American of those times, because its presence is indicated by a conservative school with clergy, writers and their books, little or almost unknown to the Russian person. But otherwise, the tape is accessible and understandable, devoid of obscenity and slightly elevated above everyday life. Social and family problems are skipped through the prism of Robin Williams's simplicity, insinuation and good-naturedness - something that he manages in many paintings with distinctive skill. Watching this movie for the first time at the age of 32 turned out to be a spontaneous and by no means successful idea. The last mise en scene firmly puts an end to the story, without bothering the viewer's imagination about the sequel and the understatement. It's a good movie.

Oh, Captain! My captain! I bow before this film - incredibly heartfelt

The film deservedly received its awards. Stunningly filmed. The tension persists until the very end, you really empathize with the characters.

" In Latin there is an expression Carpe diem, seize the moment. "Pluck the rosebuds in your youth..." Why did the poet write these lines? Because we are food for worms, boys. No matter how incredible it may seem, each of us will one day stop breathing, turn cold, and die…
I want you to come closer. Look at these faces from the past! You often passed by, but I don't think you noticed them. These guys are not much different from you: they have the same haircut; they are full of hormones like you; like you, they feel invincible, the world belongs to them. Like many of you, they believe that they have a great future ahead of them, and their eyes are full of hope. But haven't they wasted their inherent abilities? Alas, gentlemen, these boys are now fertilizing daffodils.
But if you listen, you will hear the words addressed to you… Bend over, come closer, do you hear? Carpe diem… Seize the moment, boys, may your life be extraordinary... "

A glorified, titled movie. He seems to be talking about the good, the important, the eternal. There are strong dramatic moments. But it didn't respond to me and didn't catch on. The events and characters look hopelessly outdated, the characters are unnaturally naive and enthusiastic, the whole story is somehow fake. Obviously not my movie.

The best movie of all time

an incredible movie that can be watched hundreds of times, and its meaning is just in the heart

"I was good. I was really good…"

It's a great movie, even though it's mentally difficult. Every parent, child and teacher should watch it. I really like actor Robin Williams, a wonderful game.

You can mince my comment as much as possible in advance, but I will speak out.

A film about 17-year-olds for 17-year-olds. Very naive and hyperbolic. To some extent, Keating did contribute to the audacious and reckless behavior of the students. At such a tender age, it is not rationalism that dominates the minds, but rather emotions. Impulses. Every thought is brought to maximalism.

Of course, you can't live within strict limits and let others control your life, but Keating's training seemed like that to me... lengthy. What did the students take away from him? Is life fleeting? Seize the moment? How stupid. As a result, they caught only an exception, and one was shot in the head. So much for talking about the sublime. It would be fine if they learned something useful from these lessons, but they just felt free and began to behave inappropriately. For example, to demand to bring girls to an educational institution for boys. Seriously? Another proof that at this age, only hormones and emotions rule. And what happens if the students are given complete freedom? The school will be left in ruins.

I'm sorry, but rational people better get past this movie. It is purely for young naive romantics who prefer to write poetry and reflect on high matters, being filled with their knowledge and despising the normies.

It was gratifying to see the suffering of Bati Neel. So to him! Although I am for rationalism, but if my child was so passionate about creativity, I would put up with it and would not interfere with it. He wants to live poor, but happy is his choice. What can I do? This is his life.

I absolutely agree with the comment above. In the first part of the film, you can only see teenage maximalism and naivety. If you compare it with an American pie, there are not as many differences as it might seem at first glance. The end is a little more interesting, because you can see the consequences of such actions and the consequences of total control over the child.

I didn't catch any super-deep meanings that some commentators are talking about here

After writing, I rethought the romantic line shown here and it's just terrible. Touching and kissing a sleeping, pregnant girl. To fall in with her at school and perform poetry. To say that you love her after one meeting. This is a beginner's stalker set, not romantic. Just put in the place of a guy, not a handsome actor, but someone with a bad appearance who is disgusting to you and imagine that he is doing the same thing. This is some kind of pzdc, I wonder how many teenagers have taken this kind of behavior as an example of imitation

Oh, capitan, my capitan!
Words that will live in me for a long time. I decided to watch the film because of the atmosphere that was transmitted in tiktok, as well as because of the high rating. It's probably amazing, or maybe an exception to the rule, but did I manage to feel attached to the characters? It's hard for me right now. At the moment when friends at night with wet eyes and with such a voice report death, my tears began. It is bitter, deep and sad. If I need to vent my feelings, then I'm reviewing this particular movie.

An incredible movie, a tsunami of emotions from the most negative to the most positive as possible, filling your head with thoughts that come crashing down on you 😵💫
Immediately to the list "I will review"!

Oh, Captain! My captain!

"When you read, don't let yourself care what the author thinks, the main thing is what you think"

It's a pretty strong movie. Except for a couple of cons

The obvious disadvantages include the typical perverted American concept of love in films. The kid saw the girl once, he liked her appearance, and now he's stalking her, you can even say he's harassing her, despite the fact that she already has a boyfriend. It looks super unrealistic and disgusting.

Plus, the film shows a magazine with naked women. I don't know why it was added to the film. Unless only so that parents don't show it to their children… Oh yes, that's right. That's why they added it. You need to seize the moment, but you can't be reckless and lose your head at the same time, which happened to the heroes of the film. Heh ...). Okay, the claim is gone

And so, in general, the film is very good. I really liked how Neil supported Todd on his birthday:

- What happened?

- Nothing... It's my birthday.

- Birthday? Congratulations!

- thanks.

- Is this a gift?

- Yes, my parents brought it.

- So they've already given you.

- Yes, last year it was the same.

- Oh... hmm... Maybe you thought you needed a spare?

How sad is that 💔
That's what parents' ambitions lead to, and this, unfortunately, is not the only case.

I'm stupid, this guy is at the end

The story of how authoritarian adults destroy young, fragile personalities. Such parents have been suppressing their children since childhood, and then they are given the same mentors. Of course, they think they are acting for the good, with the best of intentions, while not allowing children to develop their independence, learn to listen to themselves and make the best choice for themselves. Children who have been under such care since childhood do not always find the strength to counteract this, as a result, they do not live their own lives, they are deeply unhappy. And if they still manage to go their own way, most often such parents do not recognize their success in another field.
The scene when the boys stand on the tables is creepy! I want to believe that they will continue to listen to their hearts, and not act on the basis of their parents' ambitions and other people's desires.
The young actors played amazing! There's nothing to say about Robin Williams, he's not good at it)

"Dead Poets Society" — 5/5

(TW: this is not an objective analysis of a masterpiece of cinema, but my personal emotions, so if you like to argue in the comments, skip it.)

Okay, I didn't expect that a movie about schoolchildren at a strict academy would make me think about life so much, but here I am, reviewing the scenes while tears flow freely.

here's a thing: It's not just about poetry. It's about choosing whether to live the way you want or the way you're expected to. And honestly? It's painful. Watching the guys try to find themselves when the world is pressing in from all sides is eerily recognizable.

And yes, I know that "carpe diem" is a cliche, but when Robin Williams looks into the camera and says "seize the moment, boys," you really want to get up and do something important.

The film reminds us: while there is time, live. loud, bright, not for show. because tomorrow may not be.

Conclusion: if you need a little inspiration and a pinch of existential crisis, watch it. just stock up on napkins in advance, it will hurt.

Well, I really liked the movie!!!
Ready to review

A beautiful movie and a wonderful Robin Williams!
Yes, it's maximalistic, I agree with that, but if you've heeded Mr. Keating's lesson of thinking with your own head, you'll be able to cut off this maximalism and leave what's important to you, because there's something to think about after watching it.

I want to share a personal story about a teacher: in my life, there was one amazing teacher (interestingly, she also taught us literature at school) who did not tell us what the author wanted to say with her work, but was interested in our opinion and competently supported such discussions, which sometimes lasted the entire lesson, or even two whole ones.
Even the guys who attended school for show and copied all the homework, they always prepared for her lessons, read books and participated in discussions with interest.
I think she really taught many of us how to analyze, reason, and discuss, and it turned out to be a very useful skill in any life situation.
We weren't even afraid to come to her with personal problems and questions, and she always helped us.
She was the best homeroom teacher I could have.
Unfortunately, she died of an illness shortly after my graduation, and I would really like to keep in touch with her.
Thank you, T.N.

And thanks to the film for making me think about her and all the lessons I've learned.

I'M SO PROUD OF THEM. IN THE END , I'm sure Mr. Keating
is crying too. What happened to Neil was very amazing
, but this is literally the first movie in which I looked at time , not waiting for the end , but fearing that it would end soon.

This movie is the best of everything I've watched this year, it's a pity that I didn't watch it earlier and put it off for a long time, and I'm so sad about what happened to Neil, I had such high hopes for him, overall, this is a great movie.

Honestly, I can't find the words to put all my thoughts about this film in writing. But I'll try. It was something so new in terms of emotions, but long forgotten. Something warm at first, and then heartbreaking, that the tears flowed for the last quarter of the film without stopping.

When the next school year begins, parents remind their children once again to follow the path they have chosen for them. It's very sad. Medicine, law, banking ... And the guys themselves are not asked, or ignored, as in the case of Neil, and it was more likely the same with others.

Unusual format of literature lessons, poetry. In general, such an academic atmosphere occupies a special place in the heart. Since they also live there, it creates a sense of family, a real family, albeit a bloodless one. And John Kitting became a real father to them, a mentor, taught them to enjoy life, to think. Don't sit out your life. I can't remember his exact quotes, but oh, Captain! My captain. And, of course, carpe diem. Take a moment. I've really rethought some things thanks to this man. It was like I was there myself, and he was having a direct effect on me. As he suggested his method, look at the situation, things from a different angle, on the other hand, standing on the desk. He remembered all the students, noticed the little things. Here I refer to the moment when, as he was leaving, he said about his homework — to write a poem and read it out loud, which was difficult for Tod at first. How he helped him cope with his insecurities, and how he supported Neil to the end... With the theater.

The boys all fell in love very much. I can't single out just one person.
I'll share my opinion about four of them, perhaps.

Neil seemed like such a ringleader to me at first hahaha. He was and remains in the memory of the leader. The idea of recreating the "society" seemed to belong to him, if I'm not mistaken. Overall, he is a very motivated and talented young man. But he had no luck with his parents. I can't speak for his mother, most likely she was afraid of her husband herself.

It's a great movie. At first I thought it was a light, cheerful and kind picture about the carefree teenage life of young men in a closed college, but everything turned out to be much deeper.
It was very sad to see the fateful decision of the hero, played by Robert Sean Leonard. It's a pity that the guy was so afraid of his father that he couldn't resist him with words and reveal all his dreams, but I was more moved by the final scene when the students pay tribute to their Captain teacher. It was as if I saw not John Kitting, but Robin Williams himself, who says "thank you" to his audience as if for the last time.

how some adults strangle young, capable souls. someone may condemn Neil, but it is important to understand that he has been given what his heart and soul are for, he has found new friends and a mentor akin to a father figure, and he is, in fact, locked away from his world for 10 years. and it is important to remember about youthful maximalism, which is why children need adults to protect and guide them, not to mock and lock them up.
The most touching moment was the scene in which Neil answered his father's question with "nothing" (although the answer was "everything") and sat down as if he couldn't stand anymore. but even more touching is his "I was good. I was really good."
And my parents blamed everyone but themselves until the last moment.

I watched it for the first time in the fall of 2023, and now for the second time, what a deep, meaningful film.

Oh, Captain! My captain!
I've been reviewing this masterpiece every five to ten years to remind myself once again of the importance of the people who sometimes come into our lives and what an indelible bond they leave behind.

It's an amazing movie! Considering that I'm not a fan of this genre and I'm not a fan of old movies, but this movie is just wow!

A question for commentators who talk about rationality: how does rationality exclude human emotions and aspirations? Why couldn't Neil pursue acting and continue studying? How does a free and creative mind prevent you from understanding school subjects? The film is wonderful and wonderful, a must-see for everyone. I hope society learns a lesson from it and the world becomes a better place.

A strong movie. A man who wanted to teach you how to think through poetry lessons. A man who was inspired and believed that it was possible to defy his parents and decide his life on his own, and play on stage.

There is an eternal conflict of generations, shown through extremes, and relationships with peers, dreams, love, the charm of youth. And the very end of the movie brought me to tears. 💔

It's worth watching! It's heavy, but not too heavy, light, but not quite.

Watching this movie just changes the mood. It feels somehow cozy, but also sad. The picture is amazing. Robbie Williams is great.

It's a good movie, there were a couple of difficult moments.
I really liked Kitting's phrase. I don't remember word for word, but the point is that: When you read, try not to think about what the author is thinking, try to think for yourself.
There was a kid who fell in love with a girl alone. But then he realized that she had a boyfriend. That's why you should get involved with a person who already has a lover?
I felt sorry for the books when the students tore them up, even if it was because Teacher Kitting said so, but it was a pity.
That's an interesting movie.