Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by John Raymond J — 25 Jan 2013

So inspiring. It was worth the Academy Award. :) #carpediem.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by John Raymond J on 25 Jan 2013.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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