Someone set out to make a mix between Dead Poets Society and Les choristes, both outstanding movies. While the initial half hour is a nice beginning, the script gradually becomes a smorgasbord of sentimental clichés: Hollywood at its very worst. A festival of tear jerkers. I shall not describe them, since it would disclose the plot, but mostly because there are so many of them.
Furthermore, while this is not meant to be a documentary, a little bit of likelihood would not hurt. The "field trip" arranged by Mr. Hunham, the teacher who is designated to take care of the students left behind for the holidays, is far-fetched to the point of being grotesque. Paul Giamatti demonstrates outstanding talent by making his character more than a disastrous pastiche.
Furthermore, while this is not meant to be a documentary, a little bit of likelihood would not hurt. The "field trip" arranged by Mr. Hunham, the teacher who is designated to take care of the students left behind for the holidays, is far-fetched to the point of being grotesque. Paul Giamatti demonstrates outstanding talent by making his character more than a disastrous pastiche.
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