Review of The Emperor's Club (2002) by Ouine C — 28 May 2008

THE EMPEROR'S CLUB.

How far would a teacher go to guide a lost sheep to its rightful path? At to what extent should a teacher tread the dangerous path of having a close relationship with a very headstrong and spoiled student? Professor William Hundert's (Kevin Kline) principles and will is challenged with the disruptive entrance of the unruly and hard-headed Senator's son, Sedgewick Bell. Seeing potential in him, Hundert thrives to find ways to get through to Bell but his decisions will have devastating ramifications that will haunt him for a quarter of century later.

Maybe it's not Dead Poets Society, but it's unconventional plot and anti-climactic one at that serves a powerful lesson. Just like Dead Poets Society, it shows the resilience and value of the educator and their priceless contribution unacknowledged by mankind. Yes, like Kline's character I am a teacher in my own way, just a teacher, but I'm proud of that.