A Composition of Genius!
Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss) has a life long dream of
composing a song that would be heard throughout the world. Behind
on rent, Glen puts his dream on hold and decides to take a job as a high school
music teacher. Years later he, through his own love of music,
inspires his students to love and appreciate all music. And though
he does finish his dream of composing a famous song, he learns that his true
fulfillment came in the form of teaching music to young people and making a
difference in their lives.
First off let’s just define the word Opus, because I
certainly didn’t know what it was! Opus: O-P-U-S, A musical
composition. Ok so yes that should have been obvious and maybe does sound
better than, Mr. Holland’s Musical Composition, but now you maybe learned
something new today. And I truly believe that this film is an
Opus, it’s perfectly composed in a two-hour package that inspires and
uplifts. Leaving you with a desire to go and do good. Richard
Dreyfuss is wonderful as Mr. Holland, I really felt like he was one of my
teachers that I hated at first because they made me work so hard (heaven forbid)
but in the end I realized that I had actually learned something and felt good
about myself for doing it. That’s what makes a good teacher great,
which is what Mr. Holland is. And his Opus is one that you should
march down to your local library and rent, because as he quotes, “Life is what
happens while you’re busy making other plans”.
Motherly Advice: I watched Mr. Holland’s Opus with my filters
set on medium and there were just a couple of parts that I should note.
Since the movie spans 40 years, you’ll see a glimpse of the 70’s where of
course there are people smoking and drinking. Also, Glenn has a
deaf son and one scene shows them signing a swear word (is it bad that I knew
this?? ) So besides these minor things Mr. Holland’s Opus is squeaky
clean and appropriate for all ages, a film I’d call perfect for a family
night!
Trisha~ Newly inspired to “Go and Do
Good”!
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