SOFT to teachers' dream

Rating: Null/10 (25 April 2005)

I have seen the movie three times at the cinema, partly because it shows the world and children's language I have otherwise no chance to see and hear. I also took girls whom then I taught to watch it at the theater.
My experience of viewing films is not long and I have no knowledge to judge about acting; but knowing some reality about teaching, I believe coach Conor O'Neill (Keanu Reeves) is just as bad as most real teachers are. One mustn't forget,"Those who can -- do. Those who can't -- teach." What makes difference about teachers is, in many cases, pupils' collective quality and school budget.
While teaching, I noticed kids tended to understand and amuse themselves with such SF fantasies as The Matrix which I hardly understood. If The Matrix star would make a picture together by playing baseball, how children would be delighted! This film tells simply a dream for anyone holding a teaching position. But at the same time, I am sure those little movie stars who "worked" for this flick enjoyed the experience and had an unforgettable time. Imagining their smiles (and tears), I was happy to buy the cinema tickets even for that!