"Dead Poets Society" Movie Review

I like poetry.  I like Robin Williams. I like Peter Weir. I like Maurice Jarre. So, I had high hopes for this movie and I have to say I was extremely disappointed. It seems in almost every dramatic or semi-dramatic film that Robin Williams stars in, he plays a victim. I kept waiting for him to be picked on and it sure came. John Seating is a new teacher at a very strict school called Welton. His styles and teaching methods are not what the students are used to and his love for poetry inspires them to reopen an old school club called the Dead Poets Society. At this point, the movie falls downhill. I think the problem is the characters. The director tries to make us love and connect with them, oh how hard he tries. But, oh how much I didn't care by the end. We needed to know more about John Seating's personal life and not just his job. Besides a few good themes scattered throughout, there is not a lot to gain by watching this film.

5/10

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"Mrs. Doubtfire" Movie Review

Dear children of the world,
Why hello! My name is Euphegenia Doubtfire, dears, and I am very happy to be here today and to tell you about my movie. It all starts with a man by the name of Daniel Hillard. He and his wife, Miranda, were blessed with three wonderful children, like all of you. But their parents didn't get along, dears, and they had to separate  It was a very sad day for everyone. Daniel could not be without his children and soon after he was transformed into a housekeeper, me, Mrs. Doubtfire. I tried my best to be the most loving housekeeper in the whole city of San Francisco! In this way, Daniel got to see his children every day. I hope you watch this glorious film that is hilarious and heartwarming at the very same time, dears. It goes to show a fathers devotion to his children and also that divorce can be a painful thing.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Doubtfire

9/10

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"Awakenings" Movie Review

I have seen two movies with Robin Williams playing an initially dismissed doctor. This one and "Patch Adams", which was not that great. I am very pleased to say that this one was absolutely amazing. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it that much more brilliant. Robin Williams is a doctor who, when joining the staff of a hospital, tries a new medicine on the unresponsive patients that reside there. Although the staff has high hopes when the medicine seems to work, things may not be as wonderful as they appear to be. Robert De Nero is flawless in his role which was Oscar-Nominated and, as far as I'm concerned should have won. Be prepared to cry. 

10/10

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"Patch Adams" Movie Review

There are some movies that are difficult to review because they fall between the barriers of good and bad, with specific reasons for both. That describes "Patch Adams" in a nutshell. Robin Williams plays a man who, like many in life, is trying to find a purpose. After admitting himself into a mental hospital, he finds that his gift is helping people by making them laugh and lifting their spirits. With these techniques in mind, he doesn't quite fit in at his school of medicine. Williams is likable as Hunter "Patch" Adams but there is something missing. Williams' true talent and humor just doesn't seem to come out here. However, being based on a true story, I found Patch's intent and his heart to be inspiring. I was disappointed, though, to find out that the real Hunter Adams was less than pleased by his portrayal. Despite being somewhat inspired, I felt that this movie had a weak plot and, besides Patch, not very strong or likable characters. Like I said, this isn't a bad movie, but it is far from being a good one either.

5/10

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