Overlong but effective epic

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2000)

Overlong but effective epic of the everyman, with Dreyfuss wonderful as the titular high school music teacher. Good period re-creation, and a nice turn by Headley as Holland's frustrated wife. A few of the subplots are unnecessary, but the inherent drama in Holland's growth as a father, husband, and educator clearly compensate.