Mr Holland's Opus [VHS]
starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy
directed by: Stephen Herek
directed by: Stephen Herek
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An earnest and at times overblown story of a music teacher's impact on those around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is at times a genuinely touching drama in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) plays an aspiring composer and musician who takes a job teaching music at a local high school to save money while he composes his music. But when his wife (Glenne Headley) becomes pregnant, Glenn Holland must put aside his dreams and address the everyday realities of his life, from the melancholy and sometimes tragic fates of his students to the discovery that the son he cherishes is deaf. Building to a highly emotional climax in which the teacher sees the impact he's had on the world around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is a showcase for a fine Oscar-nominated performance by Dreyfuss and an engaging, heartwarming story. --Robert Lane
An earnest and at times overblown story of a music teacher's impact on those around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is at times a genuinely touching drama in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) plays an aspiring composer and musician who takes a job teaching music at a local high school to save money while he composes his music. But when his wife (Glenne Headley) becomes pregnant, Glenn Holland must put aside his dreams and address the everyday realities of his life, from the melancholy and sometimes tragic fates of his students to the discovery that the son he cherishes is deaf. Building to a highly emotional climax in which the teacher sees the impact he's had on the world around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is a showcase for a fine Oscar-nominated performance by Dreyfuss and an engaging, heartwarming story. --Robert Lane
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- Great Teacher Movie
I am a middle school music teacher and I actually watch this movie with my kids.I think it is a great film with a great performance by Richard Dreyfuss.Highly Recommended!!!
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- Fantastic Modern Day Epic
A tremendous story about how a dream deferred can culminate into our true life's purpose. This binding drama is laced with heart-felt realism, humorous interludes and paced by the corelating headlines of the day. A must-see for anyone, but especially those who lived through the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Rating: - Manipulatively Effective & Biased, With Memorable Characters
This is simply a nice, dramatic story of a music teacher's life. Richard Dreyfuss plays the teacher, "Glenn Holland." It spans 30 years of his career with a tear-jerking ending. Endearing characters make it a memorable film.
The focus of the story is Dreyfuss and three students he gives special time to over the years. A big subplot involves the teacher and his hearing-impaired son.
The students are winningly played by Alicia Witt, who plays the sweet girl who goes on to ... Read More
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- something fishy
The dvd came in what seemed to be original shrink wrap. When I popped it into my computer, I was concerned at first because my Media Player noted that the dvd was titled "Dead Poet's Society."A good movie, but not the one I'd ordered. The picture was not clear, and was no more clear when played on my DVD player. A few scenes I recall were deleted. Overall, I was rather disappointed.
Rating: - Must See It
A heart warming story of success despite disabilities, a dad who is often absent for his son but not his students, and a school that fights itself for the arts--music. A must see for teachers ans students alike. It never fails to inspire.
- Great Teacher MovieI am a middle school music teacher and I actually watch this movie with my kids.I think it is a great film with a great performance by Richard Dreyfuss.Highly Recommended!!!
- Fantastic Modern Day EpicA tremendous story about how a dream deferred can culminate into our true life's purpose. This binding drama is laced with heart-felt realism, humorous interludes and paced by the corelating headlines of the day. A must-see for anyone, but especially those who lived through the 60's, 70's and 80's.
- Manipulatively Effective & Biased, With Memorable CharactersThis is simply a nice, dramatic story of a music teacher's life. Richard Dreyfuss plays the teacher, "Glenn Holland." It spans 30 years of his career with a tear-jerking ending. Endearing characters make it a memorable film.
The focus of the story is Dreyfuss and three students he gives special time to over the years. A big subplot involves the teacher and his hearing-impaired son.
The students are winningly played by Alicia Witt, who plays the sweet girl who goes on to ... Read More
- something fishyThe dvd came in what seemed to be original shrink wrap. When I popped it into my computer, I was concerned at first because my Media Player noted that the dvd was titled "Dead Poet's Society."A good movie, but not the one I'd ordered. The picture was not clear, and was no more clear when played on my DVD player. A few scenes I recall were deleted. Overall, I was rather disappointed.
- Must See ItA heart warming story of success despite disabilities, a dad who is often absent for his son but not his students, and a school that fights itself for the arts--music. A must see for teachers ans students alike. It never fails to inspire.
