Dangerous Minds

  • 1995


MOVIE IS convincing stereotypical emotional dangerous
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Positive Reviews 5
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.4/5
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1.9
Dangerous Minds tells another one of those uplifting parables in which the dedicated teacher takes on a schoolroom full of rebellious malcontents, and .. Rogerebert
2.0
It isnt difficult to theorize as to why the filmmakers made that change. Common Sense Media
1.5
But by the time the picture has entered its extremely weak third act, in which the whole enterprise glides toward a boring, predictable, and annoyingl .. Austin Chronicle
2.5
On rare occasions the film touches on the world outside the classroom, but not often enough to provide a sense of place or social context.
2.0
The story rings trite even though its based on the true tale of a dauntless California educator named LouAnne Johnson.
2.5
Never mind that the movies plot is a tired one and that the script doesnt even try to re work this particular genres cliches.. like Pfeiffers B Boy st ..
3.8
What makes it work is the integrity of Pfeiffers performance and Smiths direction, and the high spirits of the young, racially diverse supporting cast .. San Francisco Chronicle
1.0
The only favor they did anyone is to showcase a few deserving new actors. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
Dangerous Minds is based on LouAnne Johnsons My Posse Dont Do Homework, an account of her teaching experiences in a northern California high school. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Drama is pretty much by the numbers, tragedy is shallow, and the resolution is expectedly upbeat. ReelViews
2.5
It is a mixed bag of a film with convincing performances in an unconvincing plot. Lariat
3.8
But anchored by Michelle Pfeiffers sterling central performance, Dangerous Minds is a strong addition to the genre, even if it doesnt quite go to the .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.3
None of it rings the slightest bit true; all of it insults the intelligence. Mr Brown Movies
1.5
The tale screenwriter Ronald Bass came up with, and the way director John N. Smith tells it, is stereotypical, predictable and simplified to the point .. Calendar Live
2.5
Theres not enough backstory for or insight into any of the characters, which keeps them at an emotional distance. Boxoffice Magazine
3.5
Fortunately, Pfeiffer is convincing enough as a formidable source of persuasion, and theres enough familial drama with the characters to evoke intermi ..
2.5
Never illuminates the true spirit of learning, instead the movie opts for bribing students to read pretentious Bob Dylan lyrics. Cine Matter
3.8
A no frills, single minded drama driven by Pfeiffers totally committed performance. Sacramento Bee



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