Honest, straight forward, enjoyable movie

Rating: Null/10 (6 October 2004)

This is an excellent movie that shows that there is room for creativity in the classroom. I teach with the same flair and imagination so this movie was close to home. I liked the connection between teacher and student. Even though it's set in the late 50's the general idea is still current today. Parental pressure, career choices and strong tugs at your heart by the fairer sex were around then and they'll be around tomorrow. Watch Robin Williams in one of his best movies. He is both serious and funny but at all time he is under control. I suggest any high school English teacher who is entering a unit on poetry show this to their class. Another film that deals with ethics is Emperor's Club, The (2002) Use movies to aid in your teaching, it connects with the students.