Oh Captain, My Captain...

Rating: Null/10 (24 May 2003)

Rarely, if ever, do I see a film that highly impresses me. As an aspiring screenwriter, director and designer, I find that I am considerably hard to please. I should probably consider becoming a critic for some highly prized magazine or newspaper, but I prefer to do what I love.
Something about this movie speaks to the viewer. The characters are convincing. It is easy, not only to identify with them, but to grow into them, to be concerned for them, to want to heal their troubles. I'm sure we've all had a moment where we've been afraid to express ourselves in front of others. I am sure we have all wanted that certain other someone who may or may not have felt the same way about us as we did for them. We've all called them up and hung up before speaking for fear that they would hate us. We've all had that teacher who makes us feel important, who makes us feel bold and invincible.
My former favorite movie was Good Will Hunting, so it was no surprise to me to see, once finished viewing, that Dead Poets Society was directed by Peter Weir as well. Peter, if nothing else, this post is an ode to you. Phenomenal job.
This movie is Crazy-go-nuts. So good, it's scary. Touching in all the right places. But not mushy. Very solid. I'm highly impressed, and I don't get impressed easily.
If you haven't seen the movie, see it. You won't regret it.