To Sir, with Love
starring: Sidney Poitier, Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, Lulu
directed by: James Clavell
directed by: James Clavell
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Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced, and directed this 1967 British film (based on a novel by E.R. Braithwaite) about a rookie teacher who throws out stock lesson plans and really takes command of his unruly, adolescent students in a London school. Poitier is very good as a man struggling with the extent of his commitment to the job, and even more as a teacher whose commitment is to proffering life lessons instead of academics. The spirit of this movie can be found in such recent films as Dangerous Minds and Mr. Holland's Opus, but none is as moving as this one. Besides, the others don't have a title song performed by pop star Lulu. --Tom Keogh
Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced, and directed this 1967 British film (based on a novel by E.R. Braithwaite) about a rookie teacher who throws out stock lesson plans and really takes command of his unruly, adolescent students in a London school. Poitier is very good as a man struggling with the extent of his commitment to the job, and even more as a teacher whose commitment is to proffering life lessons instead of academics. The spirit of this movie can be found in such recent films as Dangerous Minds and Mr. Holland's Opus, but none is as moving as this one. Besides, the others don't have a title song performed by pop star Lulu. --Tom Keogh
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- Unimpressed
2.5 stars.Poitier is Poitier.I'm starting to believe his whole charm was that he looked good in sixties-styled clothing.But as far as having any depth I've only seen a glimmer of it in A raisin in the sun.The rest, well, they all seem like the same character.Really, there's no difference between this performance and that of A patch of Blue or Guess who's coming to Dinner.Plus if this was the depth of problems in the late sixties then truly it was a generation of spoiled brats.I just ... Read More
Rating: - Why So Much ?????
Can anybody tell me why this DVD is so costly starting at $74.00?I know many people that would love to have a copy of "To Sir With Love" on DVD, but the steep price is a real deterrent to making that purchase.
Rating: - Life imitates art and v.v.
True story here:I love this film, and when I was faced with the kind of class Mark Thackery is faced with in the film, I bought this video.On the day I showed it, the kids came in ignoring me, cursing, all attitude--their usual postures.I told them we needed a break, and that they'd be watching a video.They cheered.The movie began and they booed--everything: the soundtrack, the fashions, the teacher (especially).But... then they began to watch the story unfold (I think at the point where ... Read More
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- HOWTORUINONE'SLIFE
Good, not great tale of a Senior class in a London public school circa 1967. Poitier is excellent as Mark Thackeray, a first year teacher with anengineering degree, who takes on some of the toughest Dickensian type students that one can imagine. Everyone in the class is seriously deficient;no Oxford aspirants here. So, Mark literally throws away the books and attempts to teach social skills, much to the chagrin of many faculty members,too burned out or sarcastic, no longer able or willing to put up ... Read More
Rating: - Timeless Classic!
TSWL has been a favourite of mine for many years. They picked a really great cast to make this film. Although made and set in 1960s London there are certain things that are still relevant to todays world; problem kids no teacher wants in his/her class, racial profiling & stereotyping.This film shows how one man (Poitier) made a difference in trying to tackle these problem at the time.
My other reason for liking this film is that I am into the "Swingin 60s.", its music, its art and fashion, ... Read More
- Unimpressed2.5 stars.Poitier is Poitier.I'm starting to believe his whole charm was that he looked good in sixties-styled clothing.But as far as having any depth I've only seen a glimmer of it in A raisin in the sun.The rest, well, they all seem like the same character.Really, there's no difference between this performance and that of A patch of Blue or Guess who's coming to Dinner.Plus if this was the depth of problems in the late sixties then truly it was a generation of spoiled brats.I just ... Read More
- Why So Much ?????Can anybody tell me why this DVD is so costly starting at $74.00?I know many people that would love to have a copy of "To Sir With Love" on DVD, but the steep price is a real deterrent to making that purchase.
- Life imitates art and v.v.True story here:I love this film, and when I was faced with the kind of class Mark Thackery is faced with in the film, I bought this video.On the day I showed it, the kids came in ignoring me, cursing, all attitude--their usual postures.I told them we needed a break, and that they'd be watching a video.They cheered.The movie began and they booed--everything: the soundtrack, the fashions, the teacher (especially).But... then they began to watch the story unfold (I think at the point where ... Read More
- HOWTORUINONE'SLIFEGood, not great tale of a Senior class in a London public school circa 1967. Poitier is excellent as Mark Thackeray, a first year teacher with anengineering degree, who takes on some of the toughest Dickensian type students that one can imagine. Everyone in the class is seriously deficient;no Oxford aspirants here. So, Mark literally throws away the books and attempts to teach social skills, much to the chagrin of many faculty members,too burned out or sarcastic, no longer able or willing to put up ... Read More
- Timeless Classic!TSWL has been a favourite of mine for many years. They picked a really great cast to make this film. Although made and set in 1960s London there are certain things that are still relevant to todays world; problem kids no teacher wants in his/her class, racial profiling & stereotyping.This film shows how one man (Poitier) made a difference in trying to tackle these problem at the time.
My other reason for liking this film is that I am into the "Swingin 60s.", its music, its art and fashion, ... Read More
