not up to the hype

Rating: 3/10 (7 March 2018)

I watched this film because I was told it was a brilliant film, emotional and inspiring etc, and yes there are scenes when that all applied, but overall I was underwhelmed.
The acting was good, although I would say I've seen Robin Williams do better.
I got some of the messages it conveyed about life being short, think for myself and not conform with everyone else's ideals and to seize the day, but overall it failed to inspire me. I will go to work tomorrow feeling no different to how I did this morning, except for wishing that I had watched Good Will Hunting last night instead, because THAT is Robin Williams at his best.
I must confess that after doing English Literature in school then retaking it in college for the grade (another 'D' by the way) I hate poetry.
Maybe somewhere in that statement IS part of Dead Poets Society?