Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Sammy M — 16 Aug 2014

Affective performances, a great story, an amazing screenplay and potent directing, Dead Poets Society is a modern classic! 4\5 Very good.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Sammy M on 16 Aug 2014.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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