I did have my own Mr. Holland

Rating: 10/10 (27 June 2006)

I just finished re-watching this movie. I first saw it in the theaters when it came out. I fell in love with it as my favorite teacher in high school was my band/choir director. As fate may have it, immediately upon arriving home from seeing the movie, I received a phone call asking to be part of the orchestra to celebrate the retirement of my favorite teacher. A special song had been written for him, so of course I dusted off my clarinet and before I knew it, I was part of my own Mr. Holland's Opus. I remember that evening and all the wonderful years surrounding this teacher each time I watch the movie. It still requires a box of tissues in my opinion.