Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Gabriel D — 17 Feb 2013

The plot twist at the end is that Robin Williams actually knows how to act.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Gabriel D on 17 Feb 2013.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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