Film Reviews: Dead Poets' Society

Two LAL students tell us about the film "Dead Poets' Society", which they watched as part of their course in Torbay.

I find the movie Dead Poets' Society very interesting. Robin Williams, as all the boys, acts wonderfully.

Everything is very realistic, the feelings of the characters are tangible and we can completely understand the loneliness and the sadness of the students.
It’s a good representation of parents’ oppression of their children. Dreams can only exist in their mind and not being real. They live in a strict society where their future is already chosen. They can’t choose what they are going to do with their lives.

The teacher John Keating, by coming in to the school overturns the protocol. He brings freedom, enthusiasm and sets their mind free.

I think it’s a good image of the 50s. Fortunately, children and teenagers can choose today, but it can still be a problem nowadays.

The end may be exaggerated to some people. However, for me, it’s the only way that Nils could find an escape in which his father couldn't follow him.
Charlotte Klinke
 
I watched this film ‘Dead Poets Society’ during the class over a week. Actually, because I’m not a native speaker, I had to try very hard to understand the whole film. I was happy with the characters when they were happy. When they felt sad, I was sad too. And when Neil was dead I was upset for his father. His father is the one who drove Neil to suicide. He shouldn’t have been so strict with Neil. Neil should be the one who decides his life! Being too strict can be a poison and parents ought to let their children be what they want. There is no right to lead their future on their own authority.

When Mr Keating is about to leave the classroom a few boys stand on the desks and say to him “Oh, Captain, my Captain”. This last scene was the best scene in the film. I could feel their sincerity. It was really brilliant. When I watched the scene I had goose bumps all over.

Even if I couldn’t understand all of it exactly, I am convinced this film is definitely nice. When my English has improved I want to watch this film again. Then it can be a different feeling from now.
Byulsaem Kim

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