Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Mahdi R — 24 Aug 2010

Malaysia's Astro was showing it last night and I watched it for the 2nd time after around 20 years! And man it felt so good! It was as good as before! ;).

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Mahdi R on 24 Aug 2010.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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