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Dead Poets Society [DVD] [1989]

Robin Williams (Actor), Robert Sean Leonard (Actor), Peter Weir (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen
  • Directors: Peter Weir
  • Writers: Tom Schulman
  • Producers: Duncan Henderson, Paul Junger Witt, Steven Haft, Tony Thomas
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: Spanish, English
  • Subtitles: Danish, English, Icelandic, Spanish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
  • Dubbed: Italian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios HE
  • DVD Release Date: 13 May 2002
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CXPT
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,121 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Peter Weir’s entry in the "coming of age" teen movie genre, Dead Poets’ Society is a more than usually emotive tale of one teacher and the students he inspires. Robin Williams plays the radical English teacher in a stuffy New England prep school who tries to make a difference. His unconventional methods and love of poetry make him a hit with the repressed teens under his tutelage, and they in turn form a secret society for the pursuit of freedom, truth, beauty and other bohemian ideals. Much soul-searching ensues, not least from the doe-eyed Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) whose sensitive aspirations to pursue a career in the theatre are scuppered by his prosaic father with tragic consequences.

True, the script is clichéd at times and the battle between adults and teens is hackneyed, but no one can deny the emotional power of the "Captain My Captain" scene, where the class defiantly stand on their desks, or the moment when Williams inspires his class with the motto "Carpe Diem". Indeed it is the relationship between Williams and his pupils that enables Weir to raise the film above what could have been over-sentimental slosh, with Williams’ trademark improvised monologues injecting humanity (even in a relatively serious role) into the central character. The result is an inspirational story that stands up to repeat viewings.

On the DVD: Dead Poets’ Society is anamorphically enhanced for this special edition and the changing seasons of New England are beautifully recreated with rich earthy tones dominating the location scenes. Special attention has been paid to the audio track with the dialogue crisp and clear throughout. Extras are good, including retrospective interviews with cast and crew in the "Scrapbook" feature, an unedited scene that was originally part of a planned montage, the trailer and a couple of featurettes, both dealing with the technical aspects of the shoot. There’s also an audio commentary from director Weir, John Seale and screenwriter Tom Schulman.--Kristen Bowditch

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DVD Special Features:

Scrapbook
Raw Takes
Alan Splet Tribute
John Seale's Master Class
Audio Commentary
Theatrical Trailer

Languages in Dolby Digital 5.1: English, Spanish
Languages in Dolby Digital Mono 2.0: English
Subtitles: English, English for the hearing impaired, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic
Widescreen format 1.78:1

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Make your lives extraordinary 5 April 2006
By Harry Parsons
Format:DVD
I still remember fondly seeing this at the cinema back in 1989. It's as fresh now as it was then and still totally inspiring. Every time I watch this it leaves me feeling inspired and ready to grab life by the horns. "Make your lives extraordinary boys" says Robin Williams. It serves as a constant reminder that one day you'll be gone and quite probably forgotten, so make the most of your life and seize the day. The ending still kills me even now. An often overlooked classic.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars life changing 17 Nov 2002
By MISS D MCKINLAY
Format:DVD
This film has to be one of the most inspiring that i have seen in my short lifespan. Robin Williams is fantastic in his portrayal of an english teacher who is so passionate about the world and the poetry the world inspires that he ignites a group of young students with a powerful flame which is not doused even by tragedy .An electric charge runs through body and mind when you encounter this film. I challenge anyone to leave after seeing this film and not want to "seize the day".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Captain, my captain 30 Jun 2005
By Mr. D. A. Cure VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This has to have one of the best endings in film history. Robin Williams is brilliant as the rookie English teacher who persuades disillusioned school kids to re-capture their thirst for life and creativity. If you're ever feeling at a loss, or frustrated, just watch this to give you a kick in the right direction!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Poets Society
I loved in in 1989 and loved rewatching it again in 2013. It is well acted and the story is very good.
Published 5 days ago by Zillah Nicolle
5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Poets Honour!
Consider, a poetic oddesey, the dvd in it self was in impecable conditions and well...its Dead Poets Society...what more can i say..
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when this arrived...and i waited a long time: 2 weeks, i was so excited to see it. A friend had recommended it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Poets Society [DVD] [1989] Robin Williams
Fantastic. We love this man and bought loads of his films now. The price was fab. Thank you. Will use you again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How I wish I had been taught!
I learned in spite of my teachers, not because of them: Robin Williams pupils were very lucky to be blessed
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love this film... bought it for a friend and she loved it too... it is such a great film and very tragic
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making people write long reviews on ggod they receive is in my opinion expecting a lot. surely just a simple word comment is enough??
Published 3 months ago by Ms. Julie A. Renyard
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous film
Well acted drama about a modern English teacher in a very traditionalist American private school. Very original story - a one off.
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watched this years ago on tv and had to buy this when i saw it on amazon, its absolutely briliant
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The product was exactly as described and it arrived very promtly. Quality is as good as it would be expected (the film is getting a little bit old now) but I love the fact that it... Read more
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