7 Member Reviews
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by ChrisVDH
Not a fast-paced movie but very thought provoking and a good watch.
3
by knil
Enjoyed watching this movie again. My 17yr daughter who hadn't watched it before really enjoyed it too. Explores the ideas of what is actually important in life.
4
by Rotoguy
This is a very moving story about a composer (Richard Dreyfus - Jaws, The American President, Stakeout, American Graffiti, Close Encounters) who takes a "temporary" job as a music teacher to pay bills... Read more
while he writes his great American opus. As happens life changes things for him and his temporary teaching job ends up spanning 30 odd years and touches the lives of thousands of students. Through those years he struggles with personal tragedy, fights with the school board for suitable budgets and many other things that keep him from writing his great musical. The end is very uplifting - a great film I count amongst my favourites.
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by shadie
Ordered this movie and while watching the beginning realised that I have actually seen it before and didn't really like it much about a music composer who decided to become a music teacher because he... Read more
believed that he would be able to earn a living, have some free time and make music.
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by Sophia-Colin
I forgot this kind of thing existed. Perfect TV film for teenagers and mothers.
3
by kensue
At 135 minutes it is quite a long movie. A fairly basic story that you had a fair idea where it was going. Still an easy and entertaining movie to watch.
5
by Oscar
Inspirational!
A story of being torn from what you feel is your destiny, and out of necessity, having to mark time by the giving of yourself to others.
This movie has the message of finding... Read more
worth not in your own accomplishments, but in the knowledge of helping others to achieve theirs. It is definitely a "You Count" kind of movie, something everyone needs to hear during their journey through life!Have the tissues ready.
