Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Becca D — 20 Jul 2010

Inspiring. I enjoyed this film the third time I watched it.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Becca D on 20 Jul 2010.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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