For all the Mr. and Mrs. Hollands...

Rating: 10/10 (26 July 2005)

This movie exemplifies the love and passion that a born teacher can communicate to his students, and how it can change their lives. I've been fortunate enough to have my own Mr. Holland in my life, and I've tried to model my teaching after him. Richard Dreyfuss is excellent as the teacher who would be a composer, and occasionally forgets his own family in pursuit of excellence. But, as in any good old fashioned drama, his family sticks by him, and in the final reel, it all comes together to make it everything worthwhile.
Regrets and doubts, joys and accomplishments. Living those and coming out on the other side stronger is the mark of a true teacher. Mr. Holland's Opus is a delight because of its realism.