Dangerous Minds (1995)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 99 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: John N. Smith
Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza and Courtney B. Vance
IMDb score:
6,6 (62.109)
Releasedate: 11 August 1995
Dangerous Minds plot
"She broke the rules... and changed their lives."
After 10 years in the Navy, LouAnne Johnson becomes a high school teacher in a slum in California. Her students are anything but motivated and make a big mess in the class. The students try to get her away by constantly harassing her. Despite that, LouAnne does everything she can to get their attention and to captivate them in a creative way.
Actors and actresses
Louanne Johnson
Hal Griffith
Mr. George Grandey
Mrs. Carla Nichols
Mary Benton
Waiter
Irene Roberts
Raul Sanchero
Emilio Ramirez
Callie Roberts
Reviews & comments
Filmkriebel
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- 10326 messages
- 4837 votes
The movie got a lot of crap over it but thought it was good. It is certainly not a film to be taken very seriously with this good school teacher who, with her empathy methods, is gradually getting the attention of a bunch of irregulars. I didn't always believe that this would work. Dangerous Minds is at times quite sentimental and yet not as superficial as it sometimes looks : some backgrounds of young people are revealed and the idea that a teacher should: 1) give young people self-confidence and 2) in a neutral way to of them should give regardless of their social background. In this regard, the film has the best intentions and for me made it slightly better than a lot of other high school films, but still not quite as refined as Lean On Me, Dead Poet's Society or Entre Les Murs. Also think it's one of Pfeiffer's better roles.
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IH88
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- 9903 messages
- 3205 votes
“There are no victims in this classroom.”
This film still retains its charm. Seen very often and especially the role of Pfeiffer remains good. She carries this film and is supported by a couple of young actors. A class of troubled teens begins to appreciate Louanne (Pfeiffer) more and more, and by studying poetry, they regain purpose in their lives and hope for a better future. It's not original and Dangerous Minds doesn't shy away from sentiment. But the interaction between Pfeiffer and the young actors works well and forms the basis for an entertaining film. The ending is a bit rushed, but it's feel good and it works well here.
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scorsese
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- 13671 messages
- 11438 votes
Nice film about an ex-marine who starts working as a teacher for a class with difficult students. Not exactly the first and certainly not the best teacher/student movie. The course is therefore predictable. Still, it looks pretty easy. Of course the lead role of Michelle Pfeifer helps with this and also the fine 90s hip-hop oriented soundtrack. A small 3.0 stars.
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