Very good, but not Great!

Rating: Null/10 (7 September 2002)

After seeing Mr. Holland's Opus, I was very favorably impressed with the film (all except it was a little long).
Then, on second thought, I have decided some flaws exist that keep it from being a truly great film.
1. Mr. Holland was a little too self-centered. He was more interested in his career than he was in his son. His son should have been his top priority.
2. I did not like the part of the film where it was obvious that he was wishing that he could leave on the bus. I will not go into this, in order to avoid a spoiler. Those who have seen the film will know what I mean.
It was still a more enjoyable film than most that Hollywood makes. I give it a 7, out of a possible 10.