Fine drama about a history teacher, performed my Kevin Kline, and a tough and rebellious student, performed by Emile Hirsch (who we saw in "The Girl Next Door" and "Lords of Dogtown" with Heath Ledger) The aspect the movie focuses on is the influence of a teacher on the personality and character of a student and what he will become in his future life.
The story is nice, but it's nothing new. What saves the movie is Kline's and Hirsch's performances. Both give an excellent performance. The director has also made several years ago "One Fine Day" with George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer.
So, is this movie worth watching? If a cliché-story doesn't disturb you and you're a fan of Kevin Kline and/or Emile Hirsch, you should certainly see this. "The Emperor's Club" isn't anything new, but you'll have a nice time.
7/10
The story is nice, but it's nothing new. What saves the movie is Kline's and Hirsch's performances. Both give an excellent performance. The director has also made several years ago "One Fine Day" with George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer.
So, is this movie worth watching? If a cliché-story doesn't disturb you and you're a fan of Kevin Kline and/or Emile Hirsch, you should certainly see this. "The Emperor's Club" isn't anything new, but you'll have a nice time.
7/10