Review of Dead Poets Society (1989) by Grandpajoe6191 — 17 Sep 2011

Although "Dead Poets Society" copies the original book with no prominent changes, It still lives as a classic movie.

This review of Dead Poets Society (1989) was written by Grandpajoe6191 on 17 Sep 2011.

Dead Poets Society has generally received very positive reviews.

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