Review of Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) by Emanuel Levy for Variety — 29 Jan 2007
An idealized tribute to a charismatic teacher who has devoted his entire life to music appreciation, Mr. Holland’s Opus has the same old-fashioned texture as Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Older audiences will be moved by the story, but the crucial variable is to what extent younger viewers will embrace this schmaltzy, Capraesque saga that’s not only set mainly in the past but also feels as if it were made back when.
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This review of Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) was written by Emanuel Levy and published by Variety on 29 Jan 2007.
Mr. Holland's Opus has generally received positive reviews.
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