![]() Gone are all of scenes that take place with family members and love interests outside of the hallowed halls of Welton and, while the relationship between the boys and Mr. When his father discovers Neil’s impertinence, the results are heart-wrenching but only serve to reinforce Keating’s most important lesson: carpe diem.įor all its similarities to the film, Dead Poets Society feels like a CliffsNotes version of its predecessor. Despite his father’s wishes that Neil become a doctor, Neil lands a role in a local production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All of the boys are impacted by Keating’s teachings, willfully calling him “Oh Captain, my Captain” and reviving the Dead Poets Society – a late night poetry club that Keating started during his time at Welton.** Overachiever Neil Perry is particular empowered by Keating’s words. He immediately encourages the boys to seize the day and make their lives extraordinary, following whatever passions may seize their souls rather than falling in line like societal lemmings. ![]() Infusing life into the stuffy establishment, Mr. ![]() Not because I am a movie-watching loner, mind you, but I have this deeply rooted fear that other people might judge me for jumping on my couch while shouting “Captain, my Captain” at the screen in solidarity with the characters at the end of the film.* The new stage play, written by the original film screenwriter Tom Schulman, echoes the themes of the movie and retains the most memorable lines from the film, but, unfortunately, the adaptation feels hollow and unfulfilling in many ways despite solid casting choices.įor those of you who have not been indoctrinated in the school of Keating, Dead Poets Society takes place in 1959 at Welton Academy, an all boys preparatory school where youngsters of largely upper class descent are molded into the doctors and lawyers and bankers of tomorrow. As a general rule, I only watch Dead Poets movie by myself. Despite its flaws, the film remains one of my favorites in large part due to Robin William’s warm portrayal of the inspiring teacher John Keating. “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.” Uncle Walt’s verse gets renewed life on stage in the millennial classic Dead Poets Society – an ode to nonconformity and self-expression in a world that vows to stamp out individualism in favor of conservative practicality.
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