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A feel-good story brought to life by a terrific ensemble cast, Mr. Holland's Opus plucks the heartstrings without shame -- and with undeniable skill.
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This idealized tribute to a charismatic teacher who devotes himself to music appreciation has the same old-fashioned texture and sticky sentimentality as Goodbye Mr. Chips (of 1939), but Dreyfuss gives an effective, surprisingly restrained performance Jan 29, 2007 | Rating: B-
This idealized tribute to a charismatic teacher who devotes himself to music appreciation has the same old-fashioned texture and sticky sentimentality as Goodbye Mr. Chips (of 1939), but Dreyfuss gives an effective, surprisingly restrained performance
Emanuel Levy
An overwrought Disney weeper. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4
An overwrought Disney weeper.
Mike Clark
Though Patrick Sheane Duncan's screenplay goes in various directions and never develops a cohesive narrative, Herek keeps the story rolling along. May 30, 2018 | Full Review…
Though Patrick Sheane Duncan's screenplay goes in various directions and never develops a cohesive narrative, Herek keeps the story rolling along.
Malcolm Johnson
Holland may have been a failed composer, but he's a master at playing the heartstrings. Apr 21, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
Holland may have been a failed composer, but he's a master at playing the heartstrings.
Rob Thomas
A touching, uplifting and life-affirming winner that makes it hard to avoid leaving the theater teary-eyed, with a lump in your throat. Jan 23, 2006 | Rating: 9/10
A touching, uplifting and life-affirming winner that makes it hard to avoid leaving the theater teary-eyed, with a lump in your throat.
Chuck O'Leary
Who knew the director of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was capable of making a profoundly moving drama? Sep 10, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Who knew the director of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was capable of making a profoundly moving drama?
Michael Dequina
One of Dreyfuss' best performances EVER. Apr 22, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
One of Dreyfuss' best performances EVER.
Michael A. Smith
Doesn't hold up. The schmaltz doesn't work. What does "Play the sun" mean? Jul 14, 2003 | Rating: 2/5
Doesn't hold up. The schmaltz doesn't work. What does "Play the sun" mean?
Fred Topel
Yea, it is filled with cliches, but it still is an engaging outing. Mar 21, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Yea, it is filled with cliches, but it still is an engaging outing.
Bob Bloom
'Mr. Holland's Boring Cliche' Feb 23, 2003 | Rating: 1/5
'Mr. Holland's Boring Cliche'
Alex Sandell
Extraordinary movie about how a job can be transformed into a soul-satisfying vocation. Aug 21, 2002 | Full Review…
Extraordinary movie about how a job can be transformed into a soul-satisfying vocation.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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