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By Dustin Putman (2,479) for TheFilmFile.com (2,314) on 23 Nov 2002

By the time [it] finally decides to be a little different from the thirty other movies about inspirational teachers, the damage has already been done…

Review of The Emperor's Club (2002)

By Marshall Fine (1,011) for Journal News (Westchester, NY) (178) on 23 Nov 2002

Kline finds this character's self-assurance -- one senses that this actor was born self-assured -- and captures the way he is staggered by…

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By Jean Lowerison (512) for San Diego Metropolitan (486) on 23 Nov 2002

Every year or two we get a film about teachers. Emperor's Club is this year's muddleheaded entry…

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By Gary Brown (224) for Houston Community Newspapers (245) on 22 Nov 2002

A four star performance from Kevin Kline who unfortunately works with a two star script…

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By Stephen Hunter (927) for Washington Post (9,851) on 22 Nov 2002

It's a simpering, ineffective ersatz-drama, so simple-minded and unrealistic and so full of fussy stupidity, it exiles you…

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By Brian J. Arthurs (23) for Beach Reporter (Southern California) (23) on 22 Nov 2002

The Emperor's Club is one of those films that possesses all the good intentions in the world, but…

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By Moira Macdonald (1,892) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 22 Nov 2002

It's comfortable and pleasant, and if you squint you can practically see Dead Poets Society. And then it surprises -- just a bit, but enough…

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By Mick Lasalle (3,303) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 22 Nov 2002

A substantial examination of character, morality and destiny…

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By David Elliott (754) for San Diego Union-Tribune (1,408) on 22 Nov 2002

Why should Hundert ever fancy himself a blend of Mr. Chips and Dr. Ruth…

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By Rex Reed (1,506) for New York Observer (1,400) on 22 Nov 2002

This is a film of enormous heart, compassion and intelligence that tackles vital issues with wrenching, thought-provoking honesty and cinematic skill…

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By Louis B. Hobson (245) for Jam! Movies (2,396) on 22 Nov 2002

The strength and heart of The Emperor's Club is Kline's masterful performance, rich in subtlety and overflowing with warmth…

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By Steven Rosen (101) for Denver Post (1,096) on 22 Nov 2002

If you stay with the story's overly familiar arc, there is an unexpected plot twist that redeems the film, and makes a valuable point…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 22 Nov 2002

That uncertainty -- in the professor, in the audience -- is what drives Emperor's Club to a surprisingly thought-provoking, even disturbing…

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By Cherryl Dawson And Leigh Ann Palone (956) for TheMovieChicks.com (956) on 22 Nov 2002

Report card: Doesn't live up to the exalted tagline - there's definite room for improvement. Doesn't deserve a passing grade (even on a curve)…

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By Forrest Hartman (372) for Reno Gazette-Journal (441) on 22 Nov 2002

There's plenty to like about The Emperor's Club, but it is to be especially applauded for an ending that feels both satisfying and realistic…

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By William Arnold (1,101) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 22 Nov 2002

Really two movies working against each other…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 22 Nov 2002

Kevin Kline's performance shows a deep understanding of the character, who is, after all, better than most teachers, and most men…

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By Randy Cordova (352) for Arizona Republic (3,909) on 22 Nov 2002

A sentimental mess that never rings true…

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By Rick Groen (1,350) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 22 Nov 2002

Turns a blind eye to the very history it pretends to teach…

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By Shirley Klass (48) for Fantastica Daily (363) on 22 Nov 2002

The pride which the story has for intelligence and the grace of those who try to achieve it is 8 miles away from those who flaunt their ignorance…

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