Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Kevin W — 18 Mar 2012

This is why I so desire to teach. It brought me to tears. The beauty....

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Kevin W on 18 Mar 2012.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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An absolute masterpiece and a wonderful story. I have watched this movie couple of times and everytime it took my breath away…

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By Damian S (504) on 03 Oct 2018

Su conmovedora construcción narrativa es tan artística que cada dialogo logran construir un poema que al parecer Peter Weir quiere sacar…

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