Dead Poet's Society

"Carpe diem!" The phrase that will remain in our memory forever. It is the most significant message in the film. The exact meaning is "seize the day," but it essentially means, enjoy the present and worry about the future later. It is one of the many beautiful messages one can take from Dead Poet's Society. However, despite a compelling performance by Robin Williams and captivating cinematography, the film has a very recurring message that says "be open-minded, unless you disagree with the other person." This is established when Mr. Keating tells the students to rip out pages from their poetry books merely because he disagrees with the authors. Nonetheless, the director, Peter Weir, does a wonderful job with the casting and cinematography.

The main characters are students that attend this very traditional and strict school. At the same time, Mr. Keating, a new English teacher, strives to foster individualism in a place with absolute conformity. His unorthodox approach meets with obstacles, leading to a myriad of

From the emotional close-ups to the meaningful angles, the whole thing is wonderfully done. One distinct and memorable example is the wide angle used in the last scene. It has a major influence on the plot and therefore the viewer. During a good portion of the movie, conformity is viewed as a negative thing. However, this particular wide shot of the students standing on their desks manifests the idea that conformity can have a positive aspect. They boys' unity against Mr. Nolan strengthens their view and cause. Needless to say, the cinematography is very well done and is a sufficient reason to watch the film again.

The costumes, make-up, and set are very impressive, but the casting choices are on point. For instance, the casting of Robin Williams as Mr. Keating adds a different flavour to the film. He is a funny, well-liked, and inspirational actor, so his presence makes the film very enjoyable and adds to the character of Mr.