Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Greg P — 06 Dec 2016

This was high times for movies. The 89 and 90 movies were among the best of all time and Dead Poets Society sits second to none of them. Robin Williams delivered his greatest performance and molded the film to near perfection.

At the time of filming Williams was going through a painful divorce. Possibly this was just one of the factors that made his performance so endearing and believable. So many films have been made of the "high school" years yet Dead Poets Society is the diamond in the rough.

We'll say Fast Times at Ridgemont High is the emerald or dirty diamond. Anyway, the film is loaded with talented actors and backed by a story that will never leave your mind. Each character has their own soul and together they form a story equal to Shawshank Redemption.

A movie I feel is the greatest screenplay of all time (sorry Chinatown). Thiss film made me quit football my senior year and try acting in plays, just to see if I could. I would recommend this film to all and any.

Films may rate highest at a five but Dead Poets Society is a perfect 5. Good watching!