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Why does everybody love Dead Poets Society?

Asked by pplufthesun (617points) April 12th, 2008

Why does everybody love Dead Poets Society? I’ve never seen the film but for some reason, everybody adores, the movie. Why?

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cheebdragon's avatar

I don’t, that movie was boring…..zzzzzZ

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delirium's avatar

Because its wonderful. Very powerful movie.

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gailcalled's avatar

Agree w. @cheeb, Much too long and preachy.

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scamp's avatar

I didn’t like it either. It was a snooze for me too.

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peedub's avatar

Carpe Diem, go watch it.

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rowenaz's avatar

Because it’s about Fighting the Power! Teenage Rebellion! and finally, a teacher not trying to make robots – one that cares and we all wish we’d had…

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delirium's avatar

Its also about love, and regret, and what happens when you stifle people who need to be free (and if I keep thinking about that movie more, i’m going to start crying)...

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syz's avatar

I thought it was awfully hackneyed and formulaic.

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shockvalue's avatar

Oh Captain, my captain!

Not to be a total hipster but… the book was better. and even it lacked depth and emotion.

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