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Dangerous Minds [DVD] [1996]

Michelle Pfeiffer (Actor), George Dzundza (Actor), John N. Smith (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett, Beatrice Winde
  • Directors: John N. Smith
  • Writers: LouAnne Johnson, Ronald Bass
  • Producers: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Kate Guinzburg, Lucas Foster, Sandra Rabins
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, German
  • Subtitles: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Greek, Icelandic, Croatian, Polish, Hungarian
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004RYSC

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This "To Ma'am with Love" is much more an escapist popcorn movie than the inner-city document its marketing suggested. Michelle Pfeiffer plays real-life former Marine Louanne Johnson, a high school English teacher who meets resistance from kids and administration alike at a tough urban school in Northern California. Pfeiffer is good and her character's overall development even survives various post-production story cuts. (A romance with Andy Garcia's character was completely eliminated before release; Garcia is nowhere in sight.) The actors who play Johnson's students are also fine and the whole film becomes the latest in a long tradition of sentimental movies about teachers who change the lives of kids. --Tom Keogh

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4.7 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical clichés, contradicted by good acting � Worth buying 26 Oct 2000
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Michelle Pfeiffer leads the cast in this drama set in a North California school. The storyline is easy to read, and the ending is clear to see half way through the film. Ex-Marine Louanne Johnson (Pfeiffer) is left in a high school classroom armed only with her integrity and courage. With strong acting from Pfeiffer and the students, in particular - Emilio (Wade Dominguez), Raul (Renoly Santiago) and Carrie (Bruklun Harris), the film relies more upon its sentimental value rather than the story. Watch the trials and tribulations of Louanne Johnson as she tries to lead misguided students away from accepting failure towards a brighter future.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good 3 Jan 2004
By "littlejunny"
Format:VHS Tape
This is a true story based on LouAnne Johnson who uses unorthodox teachings to try and save the lives of these kids, from rough backrounds of drugs, violence, guns etc
She uses bribes, takes them to the themepark etc
This is a good film for any fan of good movies. Those who say its predictable, are right. But this is a true story based on the book 'My posse don't do homework'- that has been re-made into the book 'Dangerous MInds'
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Book and Movie tell different stories 10 Jan 2003
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Dangerous Minds was first published as My Posse Don't Do Homework and it is a true story, based on the experiences of a teacher who taught from her heart and not the textbook. The movie is a Hollywood version, complete with stereotypes and fictional "dramatic touches." It's a nice movie, and perhaps it inspired some kids to do their homework -- if so, that's great. But the movie is not the true story, so if you are going to review the book, be sure to review the book. I think it's a pretty good book, but I have met the author and heard her speak. Anybody who has heard her speak knows that she cares most of all about kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Defo one to watch
Watched this film time and time again adn im still glued to the seat, touching and inspiring film and highly recommend
Published 2 months ago by mel
3.0 out of 5 stars Yeah... It's okay...
....eventhough I prefer Michelle in more femme fatale-roles such as Catwoman in Batman opposite Michael Keaton.

This movie is watchable... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ramon R. Concillado
4.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous minds
I bought this for my 20 & 18 year olds, I like to get them movies which i enjoyed, they have both watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it
Published 4 months ago by Lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars Pressie for daughter.
Watched it many times before but lost copy. Music is fantastic. She was delighted. I will watch it as well.
Published 4 months ago by Jacqueline Green
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
A great film. After 16 years I still enjoy watching it, this movie definitely a must buy. Gritty but funny
Published 12 months ago by kayla
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!!
this is by far one of my favourite films ever (joint place with dirty dancing loll)...definately reccomend it to everyone!!
Published 15 months ago by waiting4bieber
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply brilliant
What is there not to like about a Michelle P film? Suppliers delivered to time and condition was excellent. I look forward to watching this movie frequently.
Published 16 months ago by Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars dangerous minds dvd
its a brilliant film and what makes it better is the fact that its a true story which is always a plus for me, well worth the price for the dvd.
Published 20 months ago by val
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Inspiring
As soon as I bought this DVD, I knew it was going to be very good. When I watched the movie, words couldn't express how brillant it was. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2010 by Becky
5.0 out of 5 stars So different
This is simply a really good movie. Michelle Pfeiffer gives an electric performance in this drama about class priveleges and disaffected, poor youths who need encouragement. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2010 by A. Hasnath
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