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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, SYNOPSIS: Drama based on real-life events. Marie Stubbs, a diminutive Glaswegian headmistress who is coming up to retirement age, takes on one last challenge: to improve the fortunes of St George's School in north west London which was facing closure after the notorious murder of its previous headmaster, Philip Lawrence, in 1995 as he was breaking up a fight between his pupils and those from a rival school. ...Ahead of the Class
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I agree wholeheartedly with Gary Rawlings' assessment of this film. 'Ahead of the Class' tells the inspirational story of how failure and underachievement in inner-city, socio-economically deprived schools and areas can be challenged and overcome. Julie Waters provides determined and exceptional leadership in this role as Lady Stubbs - a stern yet highly dedicated headteacher. Her energy, enthusiasm and sheer persistence for higher standards and rapid school improvement come across so well in this dramatisation of her own book.
Strongly recommended, inspirational viewing in my view. I've got the book and the DVD that's for sure!
David Hatchett
Strongly recommended, inspirational viewing in my view. I've got the book and the DVD that's for sure!
David Hatchett
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I rarely give a five star review, so you can take it this is something special.
Julia Walters always brings much of her own personally to a part. In this case that isn't a problem. She is totally convincing as headmistress. You can easily believe that she has all confidence and inginuity to get the job done.
The best performance I think goes to Tony Slatery. He is excellent as the leader of the disgruntled teachers who are determined to resist the wind of change.
Whilst this is based on a true story it isn't entirely real. There were no long term failures shown amongst the pupils and teachers. That reduced the overall credibility and impact as a history piece, but it is good entertaining theatre.
St Georges serves as a reminder that every school can be turned around with enough determination. We see that the sacrifices of Philip Lawrence were not in vain.
You will not be sorry if you buy this film. Its a great watch.
Julia Walters always brings much of her own personally to a part. In this case that isn't a problem. She is totally convincing as headmistress. You can easily believe that she has all confidence and inginuity to get the job done.
The best performance I think goes to Tony Slatery. He is excellent as the leader of the disgruntled teachers who are determined to resist the wind of change.
Whilst this is based on a true story it isn't entirely real. There were no long term failures shown amongst the pupils and teachers. That reduced the overall credibility and impact as a history piece, but it is good entertaining theatre.
St Georges serves as a reminder that every school can be turned around with enough determination. We see that the sacrifices of Philip Lawrence were not in vain.
You will not be sorry if you buy this film. Its a great watch.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is, quite simply, an amazing piece of television. Julie Walters is, once again and as always, outstanding. This real-life story is so well put together it has left me, and all those I know, in tears at the end - each time they have watched it.
The story recalls how the notorious St George's (Westminster) School was rescued from closure and special measures by Headteacher Marie Stubbs. The programme carefully dramatises the ups and downs that the staff and pupils encounter in this tough inner city secondary school.
The part of Marie Stubbs, Headteacher, could not have been played by a better actress. Julie Walters captures our hearts throughout as we follow her on a journey to turn around the London school. From disengaged pupils to teaching staff who have lost all energy and enthusiasm in their profession - Ahead of the Class is remarkable.
It's a must see and is certainly one of the best dramas I have ever had the pleasure to watch.
The story recalls how the notorious St George's (Westminster) School was rescued from closure and special measures by Headteacher Marie Stubbs. The programme carefully dramatises the ups and downs that the staff and pupils encounter in this tough inner city secondary school.
The part of Marie Stubbs, Headteacher, could not have been played by a better actress. Julie Walters captures our hearts throughout as we follow her on a journey to turn around the London school. From disengaged pupils to teaching staff who have lost all energy and enthusiasm in their profession - Ahead of the Class is remarkable.
It's a must see and is certainly one of the best dramas I have ever had the pleasure to watch.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ahead of the Class
I bought this DVD as I am an ex-teacher and was recommended it. It deals with the resurrection of the School in London where the Head Teacher was so brutally murdered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marie Caltieri
ahead if the class
This was an excellent film. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it highly. Julie Walters is, once again FANTASTIC.
Published 4 months ago by Erini-virginia Dafni
Ahead of the class
Have read the book and will be getting the DVD! loved the book! I went to this school from 1969
to 1974. could not believe it was the same school as I remember it. Read more
to 1974. could not believe it was the same school as I remember it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Helena Young
Very Good Film- Julie Walters Is Brilliant
Julie Walters gives another breathtaking performance in this Ahead Of Class. It is a brillliant story about a teacher fighting to save her students & her school. Read more
Published 7 months ago by frodo2010
Well performed
As usual Julie Walters pulls off another well performed role as a school head who wants to turn around the school. It is a good old British Film. Well worth watching.
Published 12 months ago by lesleyjo
Amazing Film - Great Acting by Julie Walters (as usual)
I have just watched this film and although I love everything Julie Walters does I was not expecting that this film would be as good as it was. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. E. Calderwood
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