What an Amazing Movie !!!

Rating: 9/10 (19 March 2009)

This movie is one of the Finest movies I have seen, with performances which absolutely captivate and amaze you. The script of the movie is really different and something never seen before. Robin Williams as John Keating and Ethan Hawke as Todd are just fantabulous and have done full justice to the characters portrayed. The portrayal of Neil Perry by Robert Sean Leonard couldn't have been better.
There is a dialogue in the film : "We are not talking artists, we are talking freethinkers". We all can't be artists like Shakespeare. but we must be freethinkers. This movie teaches to "seize the day, and make our lives extraordinary." Especially the end of the movie is marvellous where Ethan Hawke stands up on the bench and says - "Oh Captain ! My Captain!" to his professor Mr. Keating, which actually brought tears to my eyes.
It conveys the most beautiful thought- of being ourselves,enjoying ourselves, and doing what we want. We are mortals, and we never know till when we shall live and must make the most of each moment and enjoy it.
The movie propagates the message of 'Independence- in thoughts and actions'. It is not just the script which has the power, but the direction, acting and other aspects in the movie are just beyond words. One may say the movie is about poetry. For me it(poetry) is a medium and an expression used in the movie, to convey the message of celebrating life, being free. I salute to all the Dead Poets, the world over !!!
Watch this movie at least once. You will surely enjoy it.