The Opus Of Life

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2004)

The first time I watched it I thought it summed up so many frustrated musicians and other creative artists who get distracted by life and miss their moment to create something brilliant. The emotionally-charged ending hits me every time. I'd like to think that there's some of Mr Holland in me.
Rowena's theme is haunting, though strangely his Opus isn't what I'd imagined at the end.
Nonetheless, Drefuss (and all of the supporting cast) put in a superb performance. It's amazing what a bit of hair dye and a shave can do to exaggerate the passing of time! Inspirational stuff...