Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Gabriel C — 08 Dec 2016

An incredible drama film that delivers marvellous performances from a young cast, and contains one of the most moving endings ever put to film.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Gabriel C on 08 Dec 2016.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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