Dead Poets Society (1989)

Watch "Dead Poets Society" and you'll see the efforts of a filmmaker who has his own loving style in making movies.

Though sentimental and contrived, this valentine to charismatic, dedicated teachers is extremely well acted (even by Robin Williams) and it does make you feel good about loving literature and poetry when most of your classmates detested these subjects.

Above average drama that put Robin Williams on dramatic actor map.

Robin Williams at his tolerable best.

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The role of Keating is a plum assignment for the talented Williams, who largely steers clear of schtick under Peter Weir's direction. Nicely shot with a good youthful cast.

Part of what makes Dead Poet's Society so great is that it challenges you to think. It can inspire you to be more than a simple cog in a wheel.

Weir infuses the film with his customary mysticism, but more importantly, draws sensitive performances from his largely inexperienced cast.