I am glad that you loved this movie. To me it is the single best performance of Robin Williams' career. It isn't even the one he got the Oscar for. When he died, I still remember it very well. Myself and so many others with My Captain, My Captain tributes on Twitter and Facebook. I think most of us wish we had a teacher like Mr. Keating. Someone who dared to care, dared to inspire. Who said, rules are fine, but some rules...are meant to be broken. Not all traditions are good. It was the honor and excellence that this school had forgotten the meaning of. It was only Discipline and Tradition they were after. Everyone who sees this film, everyone wants to just take that gun and shove it up Neil's father's ass. Which speaks to the performance by Kurtwood Smith. People noticed that his mom was crying. His father thinks she is upset with Neil like he is. She is upset with her husband. She has been living under his thumb walking on egg shells as well. Unable to stand up to him. That is why they come after Mr. Keating. Mr. Perry can't accept blame for driving his son into a life he never wanted and unaliving himself. So he has to blame Keating. The school of course, desperate to avoid responsibility for this, is more than happy to use Keating as a sacrificial lamb to avoid a lawsuit. One hopes they didn't revoke his teaching license though. That he was able to go to another school, maybe the public school in the area and continue teaching. Maybe even have Charlie "Nuwanda" Daulton as a student there. I like to think that the ones who stood up for Keating also got expelled and went to the public school, reuniting with Keating. That is how I hope it played out. I would in some ways love to see a sequel. A different school, one of the kids having become a teacher and inspires the new students in the same way. Hopefully without a suicide ending. We could use a movie like that.
Ethan Hawke, in interviews, talks about how encouraging and kind Robin was to him. I highly recommend seeing any of those if you can. This and Good Will Hunting are my personal top 2 films of Robin's. I love him in many others but those rank a little lower.
Right even though he’s more well known for his comedy and rightfully so one of the GREATS but tbh my personal opinion he was even more captivating to watch when he did serious roles. Like this one and ‘Good Will Hunting’. Like I can’t look away and I’m wanting to catch every last word he says. A beautiful man a beautiful gift that we’ve lost.
When Robin Williams died, the presenter of the German TV news - a program with objective reporting - got up on her desk and paid tribute to him with the words “Oh Captain, my Captain”. I was crying so much.
The movie truly is a love note to teaching. Its relatable because I think everyones at least had one teacher in their life that inspired or drove them in some way, changed your perspective at a time you most needed it.
My high school ap Engish class did the "Oh captain, my captain" and stood on our desks as the bell rang on our final day of high school to honor our teacher the same way.
A stern reminder: Neil didn't do the Bad Thing because of the play. He did the Bad Thing because his dad told him he was sending him to military school, where he'd be under constant supervision, and no freedom whatsoever.
Imo, it was more than that. He was almost an adult, and almost free of his tyrant dad (as Mr. Keating reminded him). His complaint all along was that his dad would never listen to what he wanted. "I could never talk to my dad the way I talk to you". (ie, shifting the blame to his dad), but then, in the big confrontation, his dad finally does ask him - "what do you feel?!", and Neil couldn't come up with anything ("nothing"). At that point, he felt totally defeated. He couldn't blame his dad anymore. At the moment he finally had a chance to stand up for himself and tell his dad, there was something 'weak and missing' in himself, and that wouldn't go away just because he turned 18. He would always be bound by his own fear of disappointing his parents. I just can't believe he would take his life to avoid one more year of military school. It was deeper than that. He had failed himself at the big moment.
I watched this when i was in middle school and one scene totally changed my outlook on life. The scene where Robin Williams stands on the desk and says, "Just when you think you know something, you just look at it in a different way." This message hit me so hard and I've tried to live by it for the past 30+ years. It has done me wonders and helped me understand those around me and the struggles they experience. It has made me a more compassionate and patient person. I feel that this is a message that we should all strive to live by. Oh Captain my captain. RIP
When we lost Robin Williams, that final scene is the first thing i thought of. I just imagined all those who loved him standing on a table, saying «Oh captain, my captain», and his spirit, moving on, looked back and said: «Thank you.»
You picking up on the time and clocks and minutes in association with Todd is a bit of a theme that I never picked up on, despite watching this movie multiple times! Great job! And like many others, I watched this on my final day of high school AP English, with a teacher who very much tried to embody Mr Keating. I will never forget how we gathered our desks in a circle and had debates, or memorizing a scene from Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (the coin flips!), and how he also was our running and track and field coach. By the time of this movie being over, there wasn’t a dry eye in the class, including my teacher. I also had my first kiss while I played this movie for my first boyfriend, a year later. Ah, the memories.
This film was made at a time when every movie Robin Williams touched turned to gold. Now you have to watch Awakenings, The Fisher King, and Aladdin. All from that same period of years.
As someone who lived in a similar situation as Neil, i understand why. I wasnt at boarding school or anything like that, but you get really good at picking up on when your parents dont care about anything you say. THAT'S what, "Nothing." Means .
So much symbolism throughout this movie. Literally dripping in it. Yes, i think the clocks were part of it. Perhaps symbolic of how their time is ticking away. Either seize the day while you may or else it will slip away.
Robin proved he wasn't just a comic, this role elevated his career to a whole new plain. Even now it makes me cry, inspired me to be a poet, & was one of the reasons my late mum decided to get some of hers published. You should try 'What Dreams May Come', late 90's one of his more heartbreaking films.
I remember Jimmy Fallon recreated the scene of standing on his desk at the end of his tribute to Robin Williams, the day it was announced he passed away in 2014.
I showed my daughters this and it wrecked them, so they showed it to their friends in college and wrecked them. It rips your heart out and leaves you with such a positive but emotional ending where the boys lives were changed by him.
This is one of those movies your English teacher makes you watch for a quiz and you're just happy to be getting a movie in class, but then it's so impactful that you end up quoting it your entire life.
Incredibly, the actor who played the headmaster Mr. Nolan (Norman Lloyd) lived to the age of 106. He was born in 1914 and died in early 2021. Incredible body of work too, from this film to SABOTEUR (directed by Alfred Hitchcock) to Charlie Chaplin classic LIMELIGHT among others.
I was fortunate enough to watch this movie at a formative age and it had such a big impact on me. Life is meaningless without art and connection. Great to see you loved it.
A terrific movie, it really inspired a lot of young people who saw it when it first came out, and one of Robin Williams’ best roles, he was truly gifted
This film was talked about all the time when it came out. We watched it in one of my high school classes and it sparked some of the best discussions between students and the teachers(two teacher history/literature class). This should honestly be required watching.
I've watched your channel for several years now, and I think this is one of my favorite reactions from you. Such a great film. I might suggest The Fisher King as another Robin Williams film to check out. He and Jeff Bridges are both amazing in that.
Great Rec!! And after that, you could natural go to Fearless next, which is a collaboration between Bridges and Peter Weir who directed TDPS. Interesting that those 3 guys all worked with each other at some point.
I know not everyone sees it this way (and that’s okay because art is subjective) but I think that the queercoding to Neil and Todd’s storyline is immaculate. The use of Neil’s love for theater to represent his identity that he is finally getting to explore is beautiful, and the fact that his father doesn’t like him doing theater is directly tied to that, especially the conversation at 29:36, where he so clearly sees a “threat” to Neil that is bigger than just theater and the way that 29:49 seems like it could be the kind of moment where Neil was psyching himself up to come out. Obviously nothing explicitly happens in the movie, but I do think Todd also discovered his identity through his connection with Neil. Regardless of your interpretation of the queer subtext, I think that the movie is impeccable at showing how art and human connection bring out our true selves way more than tradition, rules, and formality
Thank you for this. As a straight male this never occurred to me. And yet, I can totally see that perspective. And it’s even more amazing because deeply coded would have been the only way to express those feelings in the era which the story takes place.
I mean... maybe? Either way, Neil and Todd form a strong connection, be it romantic or platonic. They certainly didn't show a hint of a romantic relationship in the movie. I've had strong relationships with other boys growing up that felt similar to this and were in no way sexual. But I can see how it would be hard to not anticipate romance if that is your perspective.
Or male friends can just develop completely platonic love for each other in adolescence that can last them the rest of their lives. They may also also discover a love of theater/ acting and have dick parents.
'What Deams May Come' is another Robin Williams masterpieces. Whether you react to it or watch it on your own, it's my favorite movie Robin is in personally (but that's just me).
I got choked up watching this, I was lucky enough to have 2 great teachers in my life . Thanks for reminding me of Mz Black and Mr. Pratt . Much love and Merry Christmas
I clicked as soon as I saw omg. I watched this movie years ago (I think in middle school) but I really didn’t pay much attention to it (because my dad put it on and I thought it would just be another one of his boring old movies with dated jokes and bland characters) About halfway through I remember being interested enough to keep watching but afterwards I only really remembered it as “the movie with the sad ending” so I never necessarily forgot it, it kind of just fell off my radar. At least it did until not too long ago when I watched it again on a whim and that time I actually paid attention to the message, and the story itself has inspired me so much. I related with Todd a lot in school and I was probably the shyest person you’d ever meet (I mean I hated even the thought of leaving the house) but this movie helped me realize how much I’ve changed and helped me see the future opportunities I have to improve myself and now I’m actually pursuing new experiences, meeting new people, and wanting to chase my dreams. If my younger self met the me I am now I don’t think she’d believe it. This movie is truly so special and means so much to me and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it.
Robin Williams' first dramatic role and most over looked movie "The World According to Garp" is one of my favorite movies. It showed Williams' acting range back when he was just known for Mork from Ork. Not too many people know about this movie but I love it.
One of my favorite actors in one of his most amazing dramatic roles (Fisher King was great too, but equally heartbreaking). I watched it several times after it came out on video (yeah, I'm old. Hush) but I've not been able to watch it in full since Robin died. So if someone is shown as having skipped right to the climatic part and then watched the rest, that was me. But, yes, your brokenheartedness is something I and quite a few of my friends absolutely grasp. Sending hugs.
@@hawkthorn33 Williams could always an be a serious Actor, although known for Comedic talent, he studied acting in college actually was accepted in to Juilliard, which was extremely hard to get into and studied the classical style of acting. Dead Poets Society was just the first time the public had ever seen him perform in a serious role
I had a junior high history teacher Mr. Jacobs he brought history to life in his class I still a reader and student of history because of him captain my captain
I love this movie! I discovered this movie through my English teacher in high school. It was for an assignment. It has since become one of my favorite movies.
Your point about the father seeing his son's show before passing judgement rings true to me. In High School, I played football, because that's what my uncle (my father figure after my dad passed) always wanted me to do. After deciding I wasn't made for sport, I tried out for the musical my sophomore year. Our relationship was strained a bit for a few years, and it hurt immensely. Senior year, I got the lead in the musical, and my aunt dragged him to come see the show. Afterwards, he told me he could tell I had talent and passion, and told me how proud he was of me, and that's stuck with me to this day, nearly 20 years later.
I remember when Robin Williams Died many people including myself posted images of the last scene of this movie with the caption RIP OH Captain, My Captain in tribute to him
We used to watch some clips of this movie in school. Our english teacher even recreated some scenes with us. He stood on the table and role played as John Keating and he even wore a shirt saying "carpe diem". it was super fun. Love the movie and your reaction to it
For me the movie was about breaking from conformity and thinking for yourself. So much of the system we're used to is attuned to conformity and us conforming to it. It is up to each of us to open our eyes and question it. Neil dying was the system letting him down, not Neil letting down the system. If only his father had put forth a little more effort trying to understand his son instead of controlling his life.
My favorite Peter Weir films span entirely different eras of my life. I, therefore, had kind of forgotten how many of his movies were really meaningful to me. Witness (Harrison Ford) DPS Fearless (Jeff Bridges) The Truman Show (Jim Carrey) Master and Commander (Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany)
Fun fact: Speaking of Robin Williams' greatest performances, Scott Weinger, who you might remember as Steve from Full (or Fuller) House or the voice of the titular character from Disney's "Aladdin", said that "Good Morning, Vietnam" and "The Dead Poets Society" were some of his favorite movies. He had one of the movie posters of the latter option on his wall when he was a teenager. You can only imagine how much of a dream it was that he eventually got to work closely with one of his idols. Comedy or drama, Mr. Williams was such a witty, energetic and unpredictable master! 😁
I think I saw this in the theater. I don’t rewatch this often, but it is a part of my home video collection. Some years ago while splitting firewood, I took the line “the cat sat on the mat” as a writing prompt and opening line for a poem of my very own.
Todd found his voice, his YAWP in Neil's death while out in the snow. It was his name that gave him his voice. Neil also lied to his teacher, he did not talk to his father about performing.
I've got a massive poster of the line Mr Keating says, "poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for". And it sits exactly where it should - right above my door, standing tall
This is one of those movies that changes you forever. You always remember the first time you watched it. For me it was in 10th grade English like...20 years ago. They don't make them like this anymore. Another example is "A Beautiful Mind" with Russell Crowe. I watched that in a college Psych class and was blown away. If you haven't reacted to that one, I highly suggest it.
Sometimes we just need to watch this movie again. I remember my mom made me watch this and I was a little bit weirded out from outside (from my teenage "pride"), but inside I really felt genuine interest because I had some time when I was really into poetry, I still feel the echoes of this movie. My mom passed away a few years ago, and this is still one of the movies that had moved me the most, every time I watch it. CARPE DIEM
Such a fantastic movie. Great reaction. If you want to see another great drama but also comedic role of Robins that does not get enough attention watch Goodmorning Vietnam. Also one of his greatest roles.
i remember watching this film after i graduated from high school and it was the best and inspirational film i ever saw, made me want to read, write and i had a little poetry phase too lol and this film even inspired me to want to be a director and writer too, and also fun fact theres a book based on this film that i read and it was good haha but anyways yea such a good film, one of robins best performance. really miss him. carpe diem~
The best movie ever!! After all these years it still shakes me to the core, especally when Todd Anderson has to create a poem ... ART! That's the flash of Awen.😮
This film impacted me so much, I remember exactly the first time I watched it. It was a Tuesday night, I just turned on the TV and the film was starting. By the end of it, I was a literal mess in my sofa.
This movie is wonderful and tragic... and has a special place in my heart like probably no other. I didnt watch it in theatre unfortunately but in early 90s on TV. Was a bit older than the boys in the movie but close enough. I remember when I watched it the second or third time it cut even deeper than before and in the final scene when some of the students stepped on the chair and showed their personality... I said to myself: I will be a person that stands up and steps on the chair. And I cried like a baby. Now I am in the mid 50s... and... I often ask myself: Did I? Did I support beauty and poetry and love... and all those elements that let us FEEL and are the reason to live for? Did I stepped up against forced conformity and oppression and hypocrisy? Probably not. I am not sure. Definitely not enough. But at least somehow... I tried... and still try. Thank you for your wonderful reaction and your tears that I shared with you through all the dimensions of our universe. Wish you all the best 🙂
"Lost and Delirious" follows similar themes, only teen girls at an all girls school. "Taps" 1981 military school film with a young Tom Cruise. "School Ties" starring Brendan Fraiser.
I watched this as a high school student in the theater with my schoolmate and our literature professor which was a similar type of guy to Keating, but definitely stoned! Great movie, acting, script and amazing direction by Weir.
you can probably stream a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream somewhere. it's not my favorite bit of Shakespeare, but it will do. he's playing the character Puck.
If I’m not mistaken it came out in 1989 but was set in 1959. This is legit my favorite movie (and I have a very difficult [often impossible] time picking favorites of anything)
the movie was fiction but it could just as easily been a rue story, aid you notice almost no special effects either, just a powerful story and outstanding acting/ I cried too, I'm not ashamed to say it for the reasons you did. It starts out light and then takes a turn. Excellent reaction, I can't help you with subscriptions as I'm already a subscriber but I'm sure you'll reach your goal...all the best!
Good timing. Just finished a semester of teaching Anatomy and Physiology. I had a student say my class was difficult but fascinating and she learned a lot due to my "unconventional" style. Previously I had a student say "I miss your class...just not your exams." Another student told me that the fact that 2 days after I got assaulted in the NYC Subway (swollen and stitched up) I was back teaching the class like normal inspired him to do more with his life. I am not Robin Williams. But I have made a difference for students.
Ethan Hawke, my word, such a stellar performance. An incredible reaction. Thank you for your candor & emotion. I saw this at the movies 1989, & I sobbed at the last few moments. My eyes have never been dry, while viewing countless times since. RIP Robin Williams.
One of your best reactions. This one leaves its mark. A couple factoids. The scene where Todd (Ethan Hawke) cries out in the snow was done in one take. It was originally supposed to be an interior scene but Peter Weir, the director, noticed that the snow was letting up, so he moved it outside. He told Hawke just to do what came naturally to him in that moment. He gave him no direction. Robin Williams was attracted to the role bc Mr. Keating was the kind of teacher that Robin wished he always had when he was in school.
4:12 - Homework at my High School was 50% of our class grade. It was a requirement of the school. Class attendance and participation was another 25%. Leaving only 25% for tests and projects.
I watched this on VHS in high school and wish I had seen it in the theater. Such an impactful movie in Robin Williams’ career. Speaking of Ethan Hawke, please react to Before Sunrise. It is dialogue heavy but a wonderful meet cute.
You should absolutely show this to your son. My mom showed it to me when I was younger, and I thought it was great. You just need to pick the right age for them to see it
13:17 Of course this movie has some great cinematography. John Seale was the cinematographer and also did the camera work on 'Mad Max: Fury Road' as well as 'BMX Bandits'!
Indeed, show it to your sons--when they're old enough. Saw it myself as a young man, and it changed my life. Or maybe not "changed." Perhaps: "Enhanced."
Angelina says "am I going to cry?"... We all know she is, and she is showing us she is going to cry. Well it turns out not only can I not watch the movie without crying, I cannot even watch the reaction to it without crying. I'm not just at the moment, either. It's almost all the way. The thing is my tears are not just for the story and the characters, the movie reminds me of all my time wasted, and all my opportunities missed, and the reasons why I quit teaching school after 25 years in it (and loving the calling and the job). And how I am a big fat lazy coward, still wasting my time and missing my opportunities. This movie hurts on many levels. So, Angelina - a friendly approval for your tears. As usual - loving your reaction.
If you haven't already seen the movie "Training Day", consider having a look. the guy that plays Todd Anderson in this movie (Ethan Hawke), stars in Training Day. it Also has Denzel Washington starring in it.
The saddest part was the realization that the happiest-seeming of the bunch was the one who took his own life - directly mirroring Robin's own life. Prophetic in the saddest possible way. Robin inspired us all with his performances, but for all the happiness he gave to us, he couldn't give enough to himself. Truly the greatest lost in Hollywood history.
I watched this movie when I was about 13 years old and I can positively say it changed my life. To this day it is one of my favourite films of all time and I already liked poetry before watching it but it really got me into writing and just changed my outlook on life. As a 13 year old boy I was obviously younger than Todd and Neil and the others but I think it was a perfect age to watch it for the first time
The first time I watched it was in high school english class. And ever since I wanted to form my own dead poets society. Also I knew that when I was old enough to get a tattoo I'd want "suck the marrow out of life" tatted on me. Im glad you liked the movie. Its one of my all time favorites.
I first saw it being senior in high school in 1990. It was one of our school's compulsory cultural outings. I reacted just as you did. I can't say for kids in other forms but in my form there was no dry eye.
Had to reupload because it released without me two days ago 😤 So show this a lot of love for me cuties
Beautiful movie ❤❤😢
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I am glad that you loved this movie. To me it is the single best performance of Robin Williams' career. It isn't even the one he got the Oscar for.
When he died, I still remember it very well. Myself and so many others with My Captain, My Captain tributes on Twitter and Facebook.
I think most of us wish we had a teacher like Mr. Keating. Someone who dared to care, dared to inspire. Who said, rules are fine, but some rules...are meant to be broken. Not all traditions are good.
It was the honor and excellence that this school had forgotten the meaning of. It was only Discipline and Tradition they were after.
Everyone who sees this film, everyone wants to just take that gun and shove it up Neil's father's ass. Which speaks to the performance by Kurtwood Smith.
People noticed that his mom was crying. His father thinks she is upset with Neil like he is. She is upset with her husband. She has been living under his thumb walking on egg shells as well. Unable to stand up to him.
That is why they come after Mr. Keating. Mr. Perry can't accept blame for driving his son into a life he never wanted and unaliving himself. So he has to blame Keating. The school of course, desperate to avoid responsibility for this, is more than happy to use Keating as a sacrificial lamb to avoid a lawsuit.
One hopes they didn't revoke his teaching license though. That he was able to go to another school, maybe the public school in the area and continue teaching. Maybe even have Charlie "Nuwanda" Daulton as a student there. I like to think that the ones who stood up for Keating also got expelled and went to the public school, reuniting with Keating.
That is how I hope it played out.
I would in some ways love to see a sequel. A different school, one of the kids having become a teacher and inspires the new students in the same way. Hopefully without a suicide ending.
We could use a movie like that.
You deserve a lot of love is all I can say ❤️
Ethan Hawke, in interviews, talks about how encouraging and kind Robin was to him. I highly recommend seeing any of those if you can. This and Good Will Hunting are my personal top 2 films of Robin's. I love him in many others but those rank a little lower.
One of Robin Williams' greatest roles. He rarely got a chance to be this serious is movies, and it was really inspiring.
It's funny that Robin Williams is known mostly for his comedic roles, and yet I feel this is the best character he's ever played.
It is this or Good Will Hunting. I can't decide.
This and Birdcage I enjoy the most!
@@kevincragun5853Fisher King is another great performance.
Right even though he’s more well known for his comedy and rightfully so one of the GREATS but tbh my personal opinion he was even more captivating to watch when he did serious roles. Like this one and ‘Good Will Hunting’. Like I can’t look away and I’m wanting to catch every last word he says. A beautiful man a beautiful gift that we’ve lost.
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Fisher King is amazing…but don’t overlook What Dreams May Come.
When Robin Williams died, the presenter of the German TV news - a program with objective reporting - got up on her desk and paid tribute to him with the words “Oh Captain, my Captain”. I was crying so much.
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Holy F I'm looking that up right now!
Sad, but also very heartwarming.
Was it Susanne Daubner? Please tell me it was Susanne Daubner
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The movie truly is a love note to teaching. Its relatable because I think everyones at least had one teacher in their life that inspired or drove them in some way, changed your perspective at a time you most needed it.
My high school ap Engish class did the "Oh captain, my captain" and stood on our desks as the bell rang on our final day of high school to honor our teacher the same way.
A stern reminder:
Neil didn't do the Bad Thing because of the play.
He did the Bad Thing because his dad told him he was sending him to military school, where he'd be under constant supervision, and no freedom whatsoever.
Plus military school would be the farthest away from his dream of being an actor.
Imo, it was more than that. He was almost an adult, and almost free of his tyrant dad (as Mr. Keating reminded him). His complaint all along was that his dad would never listen to what he wanted. "I could never talk to my dad the way I talk to you". (ie, shifting the blame to his dad), but then, in the big confrontation, his dad finally does ask him - "what do you feel?!", and Neil couldn't come up with anything ("nothing").
At that point, he felt totally defeated. He couldn't blame his dad anymore. At the moment he finally had a chance to stand up for himself and tell his dad, there was something 'weak and missing' in himself, and that wouldn't go away just because he turned 18. He would always be bound by his own fear of disappointing his parents.
I just can't believe he would take his life to avoid one more year of military school. It was deeper than that. He had failed himself at the big moment.
@@GK-yi4xv So Neil...never stood a chance? At least without therapy?
@@GK-yi4xvSo you're saying...Neil never stood a chance?
I watched this when i was in middle school and one scene totally changed my outlook on life. The scene where Robin Williams stands on the desk and says, "Just when you think you know something, you just look at it in a different way."
This message hit me so hard and I've tried to live by it for the past 30+ years. It has done me wonders and helped me understand those around me and the struggles they experience. It has made me a more compassionate and patient person. I feel that this is a message that we should all strive to live by.
Oh Captain my captain. RIP
When we lost Robin Williams, that final scene is the first thing i thought of. I just imagined all those who loved him standing on a table, saying «Oh captain, my captain», and his spirit, moving on, looked back and said: «Thank you.»
You picking up on the time and clocks and minutes in association with Todd is a bit of a theme that I never picked up on, despite watching this movie multiple times! Great job!
And like many others, I watched this on my final day of high school AP English, with a teacher who very much tried to embody Mr Keating. I will never forget how we gathered our desks in a circle and had debates, or memorizing a scene from Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (the coin flips!), and how he also was our running and track and field coach. By the time of this movie being over, there wasn’t a dry eye in the class, including my teacher. I also had my first kiss while I played this movie for my first boyfriend, a year later. Ah, the memories.
This film was made at a time when every movie Robin Williams touched turned to gold. Now you have to watch Awakenings, The Fisher King, and Aladdin. All from that same period of years.
This is a terrific group of movies... and extremely varied.
Also Hook
Is this movie gonna make me cry?
Ohhhhh, Angelina. You have no idea.
As someone who lived in a similar situation as Neil, i understand why.
I wasnt at boarding school or anything like that, but you get really good at picking up on when your parents dont care about anything you say.
THAT'S what, "Nothing." Means .
"Nothing... I can say that you will hear, that you will understand, that you will take to heart."
So much symbolism throughout this movie. Literally dripping in it. Yes, i think the clocks were part of it. Perhaps symbolic of how their time is ticking away. Either seize the day while you may or else it will slip away.
Robin proved he wasn't just a comic, this role elevated his career to a whole new plain.
Even now it makes me cry, inspired me to be a poet, & was one of the reasons my late mum decided to get some of hers published.
You should try 'What Dreams May Come', late 90's one of his more heartbreaking films.
What Dreams May Come seems to be almost forgotten nowadays, which is such a shame. Such a great and beautiful movie.
I remember Jimmy Fallon recreated the scene of standing on his desk at the end of his tribute to Robin Williams, the day it was announced he passed away in 2014.
I showed my daughters this and it wrecked them, so they showed it to their friends in college and wrecked them. It rips your heart out and leaves you with such a positive but emotional ending where the boys lives were changed by him.
This is one of those movies your English teacher makes you watch for a quiz and you're just happy to be getting a movie in class, but then it's so impactful that you end up quoting it your entire life.
Incredibly, the actor who played the headmaster Mr. Nolan (Norman Lloyd) lived to the age of 106. He was born in 1914 and died in early 2021. Incredible body of work too, from this film to SABOTEUR (directed by Alfred Hitchcock) to Charlie Chaplin classic LIMELIGHT among others.
Dr Auschlander!
I was fortunate enough to watch this movie at a formative age and it had such a big impact on me. Life is meaningless without art and connection. Great to see you loved it.
A terrific movie, it really inspired a lot of young people who saw it when it first came out, and one of Robin Williams’ best roles, he was truly gifted
This film was talked about all the time when it came out. We watched it in one of my high school classes and it sparked some of the best discussions between students and the teachers(two teacher history/literature class). This should honestly be required watching.
I've watched your channel for several years now, and I think this is one of my favorite reactions from you. Such a great film. I might suggest The Fisher King as another Robin Williams film to check out. He and Jeff Bridges are both amazing in that.
Great Rec!!
And after that, you could natural go to Fearless next, which is a collaboration between Bridges and Peter Weir who directed TDPS.
Interesting that those 3 guys all worked with each other at some point.
I agree! One of my favorites. “ Del” from Green Mile in it.
This is Robin Williams greatest film.
Oh Captain...My Captain..
I know not everyone sees it this way (and that’s okay because art is subjective) but I think that the queercoding to Neil and Todd’s storyline is immaculate. The use of Neil’s love for theater to represent his identity that he is finally getting to explore is beautiful, and the fact that his father doesn’t like him doing theater is directly tied to that, especially the conversation at 29:36, where he so clearly sees a “threat” to Neil that is bigger than just theater and the way that 29:49 seems like it could be the kind of moment where Neil was psyching himself up to come out. Obviously nothing explicitly happens in the movie, but I do think Todd also discovered his identity through his connection with Neil. Regardless of your interpretation of the queer subtext, I think that the movie is impeccable at showing how art and human connection bring out our true selves way more than tradition, rules, and formality
Thank you for this. As a straight male this never occurred to me. And yet, I can totally see that perspective. And it’s even more amazing because deeply coded would have been the only way to express those feelings in the era which the story takes place.
Wow, I never thought about that, but I can totally see it now. Very insightful analysis.
I mean... maybe? Either way, Neil and Todd form a strong connection, be it romantic or platonic. They certainly didn't show a hint of a romantic relationship in the movie. I've had strong relationships with other boys growing up that felt similar to this and were in no way sexual. But I can see how it would be hard to not anticipate romance if that is your perspective.
Or male friends can just develop completely platonic love for each other in adolescence that can last them the rest of their lives. They may also also discover a love of theater/ acting and have dick parents.
I've always thought about this, I think Neil and Todd's relationship would have blossomed had he not taken his own life because of his father
Patch Adams is also a great Robin Williams movie
In this movie, Red was behaving as a dumbass.
'What Deams May Come' is another Robin Williams masterpieces. Whether you react to it or watch it on your own, it's my favorite movie Robin is in personally (but that's just me).
I got choked up watching this, I was lucky enough to have 2 great teachers in my life . Thanks for reminding me of Mz Black and Mr. Pratt . Much love and Merry Christmas
I clicked as soon as I saw omg.
I watched this movie years ago (I think in middle school) but I really didn’t pay much attention to it (because my dad put it on and I thought it would just be another one of his boring old movies with dated jokes and bland characters) About halfway through I remember being interested enough to keep watching but afterwards I only really remembered it as “the movie with the sad ending” so I never necessarily forgot it, it kind of just fell off my radar.
At least it did until not too long ago when I watched it again on a whim and that time I actually paid attention to the message, and the story itself has inspired me so much.
I related with Todd a lot in school and I was probably the shyest person you’d ever meet (I mean I hated even the thought of leaving the house) but this movie helped me realize how much I’ve changed and helped me see the future opportunities I have to improve myself and now I’m actually pursuing new experiences, meeting new people, and wanting to chase my dreams. If my younger self met the me I am now I don’t think she’d believe it.
This movie is truly so special and means so much to me and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it.
Robin Williams' first dramatic role and most over looked movie "The World According to Garp" is one of my favorite movies. It showed Williams' acting range back when he was just known for Mork from Ork. Not too many people know about this movie but I love it.
One of my favorite actors in one of his most amazing dramatic roles (Fisher King was great too, but equally heartbreaking). I watched it several times after it came out on video (yeah, I'm old. Hush) but I've not been able to watch it in full since Robin died. So if someone is shown as having skipped right to the climatic part and then watched the rest, that was me. But, yes, your brokenheartedness is something I and quite a few of my friends absolutely grasp. Sending hugs.
I adore The Fisher King!
Wonderful film. RIP Robin Williams. One of the great ones.
For me, this was the movie that made Robin Williams an "Actor".
As a middle aged man I still get teary at this movie.
@@hawkthorn33 Williams could always an be a serious Actor, although known for Comedic talent, he studied acting in college actually was accepted in to Juilliard, which was extremely hard to get into and studied the classical style of acting. Dead Poets Society was just the first time the public had ever seen him perform in a serious role
Was so happy to see this uploaded-- such an impactful and important movie, and a beautiful way to remember Robin
I've loved this movie for over twenty years and I never noticed the clock theme.
I had a junior high history teacher Mr. Jacobs he brought history to life in his class I still a reader and student of history because of him captain my captain
I love this movie! I discovered this movie through my English teacher in high school. It was for an assignment. It has since become one of my favorite movies.
Your point about the father seeing his son's show before passing judgement rings true to me.
In High School, I played football, because that's what my uncle (my father figure after my dad passed) always wanted me to do. After deciding I wasn't made for sport, I tried out for the musical my sophomore year. Our relationship was strained a bit for a few years, and it hurt immensely.
Senior year, I got the lead in the musical, and my aunt dragged him to come see the show. Afterwards, he told me he could tell I had talent and passion, and told me how proud he was of me, and that's stuck with me to this day, nearly 20 years later.
I remember when Robin Williams Died many people including myself posted images of the last scene of this movie with the caption RIP OH Captain, My Captain in tribute to him
Peter Weir is such an awesome director. He's very visual. Such a great movie
We used to watch some clips of this movie in school. Our english teacher even recreated some scenes with us. He stood on the table and role played as John Keating and he even wore a shirt saying "carpe diem". it was super fun. Love the movie and your reaction to it
Thank you so much for this reaction, watching your reaction to this ending was just what I needed to see. 🙂
For me the movie was about breaking from conformity and thinking for yourself. So much of the system we're used to is attuned to conformity and us conforming to it. It is up to each of us to open our eyes and question it. Neil dying was the system letting him down, not Neil letting down the system. If only his father had put forth a little more effort trying to understand his son instead of controlling his life.
all of angelina's gushing about the movie details are so real lol she gets it!!! ❤
My favorite Peter Weir films span entirely different eras of my life. I, therefore, had kind of forgotten how many of his movies were really meaningful to me.
Witness (Harrison Ford)
DPS
Fearless (Jeff Bridges)
The Truman Show (Jim Carrey)
Master and Commander (Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany)
Fun fact: Speaking of Robin Williams' greatest performances, Scott Weinger, who you might remember as Steve from Full (or Fuller) House or the voice of the titular character from Disney's "Aladdin", said that "Good Morning, Vietnam" and "The Dead Poets Society" were some of his favorite movies. He had one of the movie posters of the latter option on his wall when he was a teenager. You can only imagine how much of a dream it was that he eventually got to work closely with one of his idols. Comedy or drama, Mr. Williams was such a witty, energetic and unpredictable master! 😁
I think I saw this in the theater. I don’t rewatch this often, but it is a part of my home video collection. Some years ago while splitting firewood, I took the line “the cat sat on the mat” as a writing prompt and opening line for a poem of my very own.
these days, education is NOT about learning to think for yourself.
You got that right. A lot of young people don’t go to college to get an education, they go to get a job or a career
It never was
@@kapsiit always depended on the teacher
Uh it wasn’t moreso back then either
Todd found his voice, his YAWP in Neil's death while out in the snow. It was his name that gave him his voice.
Neil also lied to his teacher, he did not talk to his father about performing.
omg... i was crying with u i love this movie... its ART
I've got a massive poster of the line Mr Keating says, "poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for". And it sits exactly where it should - right above my door, standing tall
This is one of those movies that changes you forever. You always remember the first time you watched it. For me it was in 10th grade English like...20 years ago. They don't make them like this anymore. Another example is "A Beautiful Mind" with Russell Crowe. I watched that in a college Psych class and was blown away. If you haven't reacted to that one, I highly suggest it.
Sometimes we just need to watch this movie again.
I remember my mom made me watch this and I was a little bit weirded out from outside (from my teenage "pride"), but inside I really felt genuine interest because I had some time when I was really into poetry, I still feel the echoes of this movie.
My mom passed away a few years ago, and this is still one of the movies that had moved me the most, every time I watch it. CARPE DIEM
Such a fantastic movie. Great reaction. If you want to see another great drama but also comedic role of Robins that does not get enough attention watch Goodmorning Vietnam. Also one of his greatest roles.
I don’t have a lot of time for movies that much now but I saw this one about a year ago and absolutely loved it. Need to see it again
Check out Robin Williams in the movie "Awakenings".
i remember watching this film after i graduated from high school and it was the best and inspirational film i ever saw, made me want to read, write and i had a little poetry phase too lol and this film even inspired me to want to be a director and writer too, and also fun fact theres a book based on this film that i read and it was good haha but anyways yea such a good film, one of robins best performance. really miss him. carpe diem~
One of my favorite movies. And I never noticed that about the clocks - you saw it right away!
The best movie ever!! After all these years it still shakes me to the core, especally when Todd Anderson has to create a poem ... ART! That's the flash of Awen.😮
TDPS was one of the first movies that made me cry when I was growing up.
It scared me a little. Now I cry at everything, but I didn't back then.
Great reaction ! You really understood very quickly the beauty of this film. And your nails look gorgeous by the way.
Thank you so much! It truly is a beautiful film! 🥰
This film impacted me so much, I remember exactly the first time I watched it. It was a Tuesday night, I just turned on the TV and the film was starting.
By the end of it, I was a literal mess in my sofa.
This movie is wonderful and tragic... and has a special place in my heart like probably no other.
I didnt watch it in theatre unfortunately but in early 90s on TV. Was a bit older than the boys in the movie but close enough.
I remember when I watched it the second or third time it cut even deeper than before and in the final scene when some of the students stepped on the chair and showed their personality... I said to myself: I will be a person that stands up and steps on the chair. And I cried like a baby.
Now I am in the mid 50s... and... I often ask myself: Did I?
Did I support beauty and poetry and love... and all those elements that let us FEEL and are the reason to live for? Did I stepped up against forced conformity and oppression and hypocrisy?
Probably not. I am not sure. Definitely not enough.
But at least somehow... I tried... and still try.
Thank you for your wonderful reaction and your tears that I shared with you through all the dimensions of our universe.
Wish you all the best 🙂
"Lost and Delirious" follows similar themes, only teen girls at an all girls school. "Taps" 1981 military school film with a young Tom Cruise. "School Ties" starring Brendan Fraiser.
I had this on VHS in my house growing up, I watched it probably 1000 times, it truly shaped the rest of my life
This and The Outsiders were part of our elementary school in Canada for ages, both are brilliant.
🙂👍 If you think that Ethan Hawke was young here, wait 'til you see "Explorers" (1985).
I watched this as a high school student in the theater with my schoolmate and our literature professor which was a similar type of guy to Keating, but definitely stoned!
Great movie, acting, script and amazing direction by Weir.
you can probably stream a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream somewhere. it's not my favorite bit of Shakespeare, but it will do. he's playing the character Puck.
If I’m not mistaken it came out in 1989 but was set in 1959. This is legit my favorite movie (and I have a very difficult [often impossible] time picking favorites of anything)
the movie was fiction but it could just as easily been a rue story, aid you notice almost no special effects either, just a powerful story and outstanding acting/ I cried too, I'm not ashamed to say it for the reasons you did. It starts out light and then takes a turn. Excellent reaction, I can't help you with subscriptions as I'm already a subscriber but I'm sure you'll reach your goal...all the best!
Good timing. Just finished a semester of teaching Anatomy and Physiology. I had a student say my class was difficult but fascinating and she learned a lot due to my "unconventional" style. Previously I had a student say "I miss your class...just not your exams." Another student told me that the fact that 2 days after I got assaulted in the NYC Subway (swollen and stitched up) I was back teaching the class like normal inspired him to do more with his life. I am not Robin Williams. But I have made a difference for students.
Patch Adams next!!
Thank you for this one!
Ethan Hawke, my word, such a stellar performance. An incredible reaction. Thank you for your candor & emotion. I saw this at the movies 1989, & I sobbed at the last few moments. My eyes have never been dry, while viewing countless times since. RIP Robin Williams.
Hard to believe he's been gone 10 years now. Great reaction Angelina.
One of your best reactions. This one leaves its mark.
A couple factoids. The scene where Todd (Ethan Hawke) cries out in the snow was done in one take. It was originally supposed to be an interior scene but Peter Weir, the director, noticed that the snow was letting up, so he moved it outside. He told Hawke just to do what came naturally to him in that moment. He gave him no direction.
Robin Williams was attracted to the role bc Mr. Keating was the kind of teacher that Robin wished he always had when he was in school.
4:12 - Homework at my High School was 50% of our class grade. It was a requirement of the school. Class attendance and participation was another 25%. Leaving only 25% for tests and projects.
I watched this on VHS in high school and wish I had seen it in the theater. Such an impactful movie in Robin Williams’ career.
Speaking of Ethan Hawke, please react to Before Sunrise. It is dialogue heavy but a wonderful meet cute.
You should absolutely show this to your son. My mom showed it to me when I was younger, and I thought it was great. You just need to pick the right age for them to see it
neil saying, “nothing” to his dad has so so so much more meaning than most people realize
13:17 Of course this movie has some great cinematography. John Seale was the cinematographer and also did the camera work on 'Mad Max: Fury Road' as well as 'BMX Bandits'!
I first watched this movie in High School and it along Pleasantville and a few other films really shaped me.
Indeed, show it to your sons--when they're old enough. Saw it myself as a young man, and it changed my life. Or maybe not "changed." Perhaps: "Enhanced."
Knox Overstreet is my spirit animal. His helpless romanticism always respnated with me. Love that character.
I absolutely love this move but, God does it rip your heart out and dance all over it.
Angelina says "am I going to cry?"... We all know she is, and she is showing us she is going to cry. Well it turns out not only can I not watch the movie without crying, I cannot even watch the reaction to it without crying. I'm not just at the moment, either. It's almost all the way. The thing is my tears are not just for the story and the characters, the movie reminds me of all my time wasted, and all my opportunities missed, and the reasons why I quit teaching school after 25 years in it (and loving the calling and the job). And how I am a big fat lazy coward, still wasting my time and missing my opportunities. This movie hurts on many levels. So, Angelina - a friendly approval for your tears. As usual - loving your reaction.
If you haven't already seen the movie "Training Day", consider having a look. the guy that plays Todd Anderson in this movie (Ethan Hawke), stars in Training Day. it Also has Denzel Washington starring in it.
The saddest part was the realization that the happiest-seeming of the bunch was the one who took his own life - directly mirroring Robin's own life. Prophetic in the saddest possible way. Robin inspired us all with his performances, but for all the happiness he gave to us, he couldn't give enough to himself. Truly the greatest lost in Hollywood history.
You should read the Whitman poem, it’ll break your heart even more. It’s about Lincoln’s assassination.
Awesome reaction of my favorite movie!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊
one of my favorite movies to watch, remember and enjoy. Patch adams - another great one. keep up the fun vids. cheers.
I watched this movie when I was about 13 years old and I can positively say it changed my life. To this day it is one of my favourite films of all time and I already liked poetry before watching it but it really got me into writing and just changed my outlook on life. As a 13 year old boy I was obviously younger than Todd and Neil and the others but I think it was a perfect age to watch it for the first time
Literally one of my favorite movies.
And it's sad that Neil unalived himself. But at least he lived before he died.
did not recognize Ethan Hawke? Maya's dad. Maybe more Ethan Hawke movies are in store!
might enjoy Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight. Oh and Training Day
Gattaca, Training Day, and The Before trilogy are must-sees!
The setting of this movie reminds me of a Top Ten Personal Favorite...
FLIRTING.
I honestly think you'd enjoy it.
The first time I watched it was in high school english class. And ever since I wanted to form my own dead poets society. Also I knew that when I was old enough to get a tattoo I'd want "suck the marrow out of life" tatted on me. Im glad you liked the movie. Its one of my all time favorites.
I first saw it being senior in high school in 1990. It was one of our school's compulsory cultural outings. I reacted just as you did. I can't say for kids in other forms but in my form there was no dry eye.
One of my top 10. I came out when I was still in school. I was struggling to find my path, and I found it be very inspirational.