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School Life offers a warm-hearted glimpse of an educational institution that may leave audiences as inspired as the students.
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There are some lovely observations from the directors Neasa Ni Chianáin and David Rane, especially the scenes of music lessons. Oct 12, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
There are some lovely observations from the directors Neasa Ni Chianáin and David Rane, especially the scenes of music lessons.
Kevin Maher
Imagine Fred Wiseman directing a remake of School of Rock but in Ireland and you're almost there, but with more incidental music and a closer focus on the charming characters. Oct 12, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Imagine Fred Wiseman directing a remake of School of Rock but in Ireland and you're almost there, but with more incidental music and a closer focus on the charming characters.
Leslie Felperin
The immersion invites viewers to form their own thoughts on the children and teachers, and the value of the education offered at Headfort. Sep 21, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The immersion invites viewers to form their own thoughts on the children and teachers, and the value of the education offered at Headfort.
G. Allen Johnson
"School Life" is as charming, intimate and warm-hearted an observational documentary as you'd ever want to see. Sep 14, 2017 | Full Review…
"School Life" is as charming, intimate and warm-hearted an observational documentary as you'd ever want to see.
Kenneth Turan
In tone, "School Life" feels like a recruiting film for prospective students. It isn't exactly profound, except perhaps in the way it makes a case for the theory that happiness comes first, and then learning. Sep 14, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
In tone, "School Life" feels like a recruiting film for prospective students. It isn't exactly profound, except perhaps in the way it makes a case for the theory that happiness comes first, and then learning.
Michael O'Sullivan
A rambunctious collage of a self-contained self-sustaining world, with its own rules of play and concerns. Sep 8, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A rambunctious collage of a self-contained self-sustaining world, with its own rules of play and concerns.
Sheila O'Malley
School Life is a pleasant film about the quiet, pain-staking work of engaged educators. Dec 25, 2018 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
School Life is a pleasant film about the quiet, pain-staking work of engaged educators.
Marisa Carpico
School Life is likeable, but not lovable, due to how we never truly get to know about these inspirational teachers outside the classroom. Nov 12, 2018 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
School Life is likeable, but not lovable, due to how we never truly get to know about these inspirational teachers outside the classroom.
Alistair Ryder
Directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rayne ('The Stranger') this is a warm, personal, inspiring portrait of students, teachers and staff at an Irish boarding school that could have been titled The Joy of Teaching. Jan 5, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rayne ('The Stranger') this is a warm, personal, inspiring portrait of students, teachers and staff at an Irish boarding school that could have been titled The Joy of Teaching.
Robert Roten
Absorbing educational documentary. Nov 20, 2017 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
Absorbing educational documentary.
Dennis Schwartz
An unexpected humor that the camera captures with subtlety. [Full Review in Spanish] Nov 3, 2017 | Full Review…
An unexpected humor that the camera captures with subtlety. [Full Review in Spanish]
Paula Vázquez Prieto
Boarding school, especially for these youngsters (aged eight to 12) has rarely looked more appealing. Nov 3, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Boarding school, especially for these youngsters (aged eight to 12) has rarely looked more appealing.
David Stratton
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