Too many fans seem to be blown away

Good start, but then it gets ruined

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

This is a sad and depressing movie about the human condition. It is only about the misery of being a teenager and yhe trials of being a teacher in a school where no one wants to be. Sorry to say there is no ballance to this movie. The cinematography is not done well, many of the sceens are shakey. It is more live a documentary then a movie. After 45 minutes I had to turn it off as it lacked the content to be called a drama or even a movie. The characters do not engage me and make me want to continue watching.

It might sound like an advertised material, but, this is a movie, every teenager should be acquainted with.Every pitfalls that has been incorporated with the education system, both with the students, and, with their respective teachers, has been picked up, piled up and made it into a thought provoking movie. The filmed stayed true through the entire movie, not deviating with any typical Hollywood mumbo jumbo. The only negative thing, i could think of is, that the movie didn't focus enough on a student's perspective towards the education he/she getting.

this is one of the best movies i've seen in the last couple of years. great cast of course. but what i genuinely love about it is the raw approach to life. to be a teacher. to the fact that parents aren't real parents anymore. teachers are meant to be lifesavers, geniuses, miracle workers.at one point adrian states that parents should be tested if they're fit to become parents. reminds me of a fascist regime. but de facto he's right.to cut to the chase: it's really a movie about the depressing truth in nowadays society. but i'm given a choice here. do i resign? or do i fight for the ones who deserve the chance to be fought for. i choose the latter.

This slice-of-life film revolves around a high school substitute who is just getting by, helping the lone, needy souls around him. I can tell you I've watched this movie about 3 times and I can't seem to tire of it. There was one scene in the movie that I won't ever forget. It was the suicide scene of the depressed girl who made cupcakes. Everything in that scene was so pitiful, in a good way. The white frosted smiley faces on the cupcakes, the gentle sadness expressed by the girl, and the sympathetic look Brody shot her got me teared up. Anytime I am acting on stage, thinking of this scene in particular helps me with my fake cry, haha. The theme may seem melodramatic. However, the visual symbolism and multiple uses of showing shots through taken pictures sets the mood as real and artful. Great movie for all teachers everywhere, especially those who are just starting off. Cheers!