Dangerous Minds

1995 โ€ข 98 minutes
4.5
301 reviews
33%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

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.
Rating
R

Ratings and reviews

4.5
301 reviews
Name Withheld
March 24, 2015
This movie is probably one of the least heartfelt movies I have ever seen.Michelle pfeiffer offers little to no emotional support for "her kids" other than a few tears. I really believe that Lean on Me was a much more interesting film for it's day. Spoiler** I don't get how the classes were only a few minutes long interrupted by the occasional bell ring. I paid $2.99 for this movie because I thought it was a classic,I was wrong,Never should have rented it. It's one of the movies that if you missed it, Good!
7 people found this review helpful
kristen rivera
December 12, 2020
It is a classic for whoever said it's not ... What year where you born? I remember watching this with my mother lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ now yes Michelle Pfeiffer could have played maybe a little bit better of an actress but regardless she was good if they probably picked anybody else it would have probably been of negative I think it is very inspirational to those who are not raised in such a good household because of lack of income or abuse or whatever the case may be and it can show perspectives on both sides
Juan Nunez (Xalazi - Fadedendless)
April 8, 2017
A good, but not perfect "teacher helps down and out kids" movie. Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a very good performance in the lead role. LouAnne Johnson is a likable and relate-able protagonist that I found myself rooting for through out. The supporting cast of kids do a solid job in their roles. Callie Roberts, played by Bruklin Harris is the one that stands out the most from me. The weak spots for the movie are the directing and story. While the directing isn't outright bad, it's just kind of there. It's very unambitious, which gives the movie a bit of a made for TV feel. The story can get a little cliche and corny at times. Again, it gives the movie a bit of a TV feel. Overall, I think that it's an enjoyable Teen drama. It's not perfect, but it does work.