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This "To Ma'am with Love" is much more an escapist popcorn movie than the inner-city document its marketing suggested. Michelle Pfeiffer plays real-life former Marine Louanne Johnson, a high school English teacher who meets resistance from kids and administration alike at a tough urban school in Northern California. Pfeiffer is good, and her character's overall development even survives various post-production story cuts. (A romance with Andy Garcia's character was completely eliminated before release; Garcia is nowhere in sight.) The actors who play Johnson's students are also fine, and the whole film becomes the latest in a long tradition of sentimental movies about teachers who change the lives of kids. --Tom Keogh
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Top Hollywood star Michelle Pfeiffer (I AM SAM, WHAT LIES BENEATH) is the driving force behind this gripping and uplifting smash hit! Based on an incredible true-life story -- Pfeiffer is former U.S. Marine LouAnne Johnson, a first-time high school teacher assigned to a class of tough but smart inner city students. When conventional methods fail to reach them, the feisty Ms. Johnson tries the unconventional -- defying the rules and creating her own curriculum! In the process, she instills a new self-confidence in her students -- motivating them toward their greatest potential. Critically acclaimed and powered by a riveting star performance, DANGEROUS MINDS is hard-hitting, crowd-pleasing entertainment you won't soon forget!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By TREND700
Format:DVD
Former Marine LouAnne Johnson leaves an officer's commission and a nine-year military career to pursue her dream of becoming an English teacher. But while earning her credentials at a Northern California high school, she is assigned to a group of students who change her life forever. And she changes theirs. Although each of her charges exhibits a seemingly inpenetrable facade, these kids are desperate to connect with someone who cares about them. As their new instructor, the feisty Ms. Johnson defies all the rules, creates her own curriculum and instructs this class of tough, inner-city teenagers from college-level texts. This is ultimately a feel good movie with much humanity; one of those movies that you really ought to see.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
After I watched Dangerous Minds for the first time I couldn't stop watching it. It was such a good movie. It was sad but that was part of what made it so good. Sometimes in order to enjoy a movie there has to be sad parts or it doesn't seem realistic.
My favortie character in the movie was Callie Roberts. She was such a smart, strong person. I felt sorry for her having to be in a class like that.
If you haven't seen Dangerous Minds, you have to rent it. You won't regret it.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By LadyLestat
Format:DVD
Michelle Pfeiffer plays LouAnne Johnson an ex-Marine teaching a inner-city school. I thought the movie had a good message but, I saw a lot of "Lean on Me" elements, and that's what didn't make it very original in my opinion. I thought that Michelle did a wonderful job, and it's a very inspirational movie. I guess that I just expected more than that. I can say that it is based on actual events that happened so, that's a plus.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong format
I guess they expect everyone to know what Region 2 is referring to. Well it was a first for me, I had to learn the hard way. Read more
Published 9 days ago by B. Real
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Memories
A great memory of watching this movie. I love the concept of the movie and the story line and it will always be one of my favorites.
Published 1 month ago by Andrea Jo Kipp
5.0 out of 5 stars
What an intense movie.
Michelle Pfeiffer really surprised me with her acting abilities in this movie. Wish she did more movies like this. Watch it.
Published 1 month ago by alicat32169
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definately a great movie.
Hollywood doesn't make movies like this anymore. With idea, realism and something to really relate to.
Plus, it's starring Michelle Pfieffer
Plus, it's starring Michelle Pfieffer
Published 2 months ago by Johnathan L. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good story, average acting
I'm not sure why I've never seen this movie before... The story is really great and has the ability to grab the viewer. Acting is average.
Published 2 months ago by Bec5121
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
Always have liked this movie. Gave to a friend who wants to be an inner city school teacher and make a difference.
Published 2 months ago by Boo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie That Had a Lot of Potential, But.....
WARNING: THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS.
I AM a teacher. Most of my students ARE from the urban, inner-city environment. I DO relate to this movie quite well. Read more
I AM a teacher. Most of my students ARE from the urban, inner-city environment. I DO relate to this movie quite well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by PharmTech Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie
This is a great movie. besides batman returns and dark shadows this is my favorite michelle phiffer movie. it can be a very relatable movie. Love It.
Published 2 months ago by MelvinM
5.0 out of 5 stars
great movie!
I love this movie because it is inspirational. The actors and the story it self is amazing . Never give up for your dreams . A must have movie
Published 3 months ago by Chris Wall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always a favorite
Watched this like 6 times...always something new I see. Great movie--ran and played well! I would tell a friend.. thanks!
Published 3 months ago by Terri Freeman
