Review Over “Dead Poets Society”

It is a brisk fall day in the state of Vermont where one of the most prominent boarding schools in the United States is getting ready to get back to the classroom. Surrounded by strict conservative viewing men and families one teacher teaches his students to be vulnerable, to love, and to open their eyes to the world around them. This is the masterpiece that is the “Dead Poets Society”.

Making it’s debut in 1989 this dramatic film is one of late Robin Williams best films to date. It plays on a tale of a motivational new teacher, John Keating, which Williams plays, at Welton Academy. A teacher that pushes the boundaries for his students, and teaches them to be compassionate. This teachers actions from teaching the students Witman, to having them stand on top of their desks for an exercise, he encourages them to “make your lives spectacular.” But rarest of all in this uptight, conservative, strict, environment, he becomes a valued friend. A friend that would change the kids’ lives forever.

Although Keating makes connections with the kids it is not the case for his colleagues and supervisors. According to his superiors at the boarding school he is too soft, too chaotic. He is seen as a troublemaker for pushing the severely outdated boundaries at the fictional school of Welton Academy. The school wants him to teach his English class how they should think, but of course William’s character does the opposite which ultimately gets him into some trouble without going into too much detail.

Overall, “Dead Poets Society” is a telling coming of age tale for several young boys all thanks to a compassionate passionate teacher that was willing to take a chance on them. It was beautifully composed and plays to each and every person who watches it. It is full of drama, love, heartache, sorrow, and of course laughter. This is a must see film that will remain relevant for years to come.