I was moved watching Mr Holland's Opus (1995) for the first time! | Movie Reaction & Commentary

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My first time watching Mr Holland's Opus(1995). This one surprised me with the expanse of time covered and it went in a lot of directions I could have never predicted. Is it a perfect movie? Not by a long shot, but darn it I couldn't help but be moved over and over. I hope you enjoyed my Mr Holland's Opus movie reaction & commentary
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[@melenatorr]

One of things I most appreciate about this story is how flawed Holland is, and how hard and well-earned his journey to being a wiser, more compassionate person is. It's a human thing that many of us don't always realize about ourselves, and it's on the brave side of the screenplay to be upfront about how much in the wrong he is so often, and how hard the lessons are.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Absolutely! That’s part of what makes it special. He is. Wry much a real person, flaws and all.

[@staciepoole8161]

My husband has 90% hearing loss, but he is an excellent bass player. He makes me proud. I am sight impaired and I was on the Kentucky All State choir in 92. I know my music. My husband is a miracle. The way he makes music assessable to the hearing impaired really warms my heart.

[@benjamineckles]

This is one of my all time favorites. And one of Richard Dreyfus' best roles. In my opinion. I saw this in theaters with my grandmother.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

He really put on a performance here, that's for sure! Great role for him.

[@benjamineckles]

@@CasualNerdReactions yes he did. Tears through out the movie and reaction. I just loved when he did the concert for Cole.

[@goldilox369]

I watched in theaters with my best friend (we were in high school) and loved it so much I took my mom & grandma. It was so, so good. ❤️

[@deeanna8448]

THANK YOU for reacting to this beautiful but underappreciated movie. This is the first reaction I've seen to it. I love your sarcastic comments.

[@goldilox369]

Agree! Tried to watch some about 6 months-1yr back. But NOTHING. How sad, it's a gorgeous movie, and one that gets some real emotional reactions. Especially if they're seeing it for the first time. ❤️👍

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

the "play the sunset" part I think was him trying to get her to ease up and stop overthinking, relax a bit... it can definitely help... especially with someone like her character who was just stuck on constant panic and self criticism all the time.

[@kelly9876]

and she spent 3 years learning the basics so she knew what to do technically so it is not just rely on your heart. She put in the time but needed a new way to release that learning

[@SamSeth1996]

For me music was and is a way for me to break down my walls due to my autism it helps me express myself.

[@lordrahl2345]

This movie never fails to make my tear up.....One of the most underrated movies of the 90's. Another underrated 90's movie would recommend is The Paper with Michael Keaton directed by Ron Howard.

[@BigGator5]

"Playing music is supposed to be fun. It's about heart, it's about feelings, moving people, and something beautiful, and it's not about notes on a page. I can teach you notes on a page, I can't teach you that other stuff." Fun Fact: Every person in the film that portrayed a deaf person is deaf in real life. Broadway Star Fact: Jean Louisa Kelly, who plays Rowena, did all her own singing and dancing she is in fact a trained singer, dancer, and actress. In addition to movies she has done a number of stage productions including playing Snow White, the understudy for Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood in the original "Into The Woods" Broadway production. Music Enthusiast Fact: Julian Lennon, the son of The Beatles John Lennon, whose music is featured prominently in the film, sings the film's main theme "Cole's Song" on the soundtrack. Near the film's conclusion the piecemeal orchestra, made up of former students of Mr. Holland, plays his long awaited composition. As Mr. Holland demonstrates throughout the film, he is a great admirer of John Lennon, so it is only fitting that the very last note played in his piece of music is exactly the same struck piano chord heard in "A Day In The Life" by The Beatles (although The Beatles chord is an E Major while the Mr. Holland chord appears to be an F Major).

[@TheConstantSeeker]

So sad that has to be a "fun fact." We never say "Fun fact: ever black person in the film is actually black in real life." Well... not any more... Maybe one day deaf people will have the same representation.

[@valleya6114]

Great reaction! Not only is this a lovely story of Mr. Holland's 30 year highs and lows of being a teacher, but it is a very sad tale of when schools in the 90's began cutting music programs from the curriculum. As a mom, proud to say I had musical lessons available when attending elementary and went to a high school that had a marching band and drama class. I totally understand Mr. Holland's fight to keep music/arts in school and it still happening because not all school's still don't have a music budget.

[@thomastimlin1724]

i am a former band director. when it comes to funding the arts in public schools or anywhere: You'll never see a weed growing in a football stadium. But the demand the marching band there at every home game. Such subculture for profit BULLSHIT infesting our schools like VIRUS for decades..

[@valleya6114]

@@thomastimlin1724 Exactly... I hear ya! Sad state of affairs...

[@jkhoover]

People mock me, (even though I'm a huge Star Wars fan, action movie fan, Star Trek, etc) but this is my most favorite movie of all time. It truly has everything, and is an absolute masterpiece in acting, writing, and storytelling.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

The storytelling is very impressive. You really feel like you experienced this man’s life.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I thought I knew what to expect going into this, but I did NOT. It surprised me in several ways. I was moved throughout! Let me know your thoughts on this film in the comments.

[@thebluecollarbibleguy5114]

Have you seen “School of Rock”? I’m a fan of that and Mr Holland’s Opus

[@CasualNerdReactions]

@@thebluecollarbibleguy5114 I LOVE school of rock. I watched it again last year and it was so much fun. I then watched the youtube video where they reunited years later. A blast.

[@Kayjee17]

I think Mr. Holland, as a young man, had a young man's dreams of greatness acknowledged, in the same way he saw "the greats" acknowledged. Then life happened and he settled for something else, but in his mind it was always just a temporary thing - until he really put his creativity into teaching and it became something more. He had highs and lows in his life, but he kept on going and learned from his mistakes. Then circumstances took away his creative outlet in teaching and the reality that he would never have that greatness he dreamed of as a young man caught up to him. However, the people he helped and the people who loved him gave him the greatest gift - the truth about his real greatness. And I like to believe that the governor of the state would find a way to keep the arts in the public schools in her state. I remember around the time this movie came out there really was a big push to eliminate the arts from public schools as a way to "cut the unnecessary fat" from school budgets and "go back to the basics" of concentrating on reading and math and etc. This movie was a beautiful, sappy push back against those ideas, and I love it.

[@Artificialintelligentle]

Huge hypocrisy: Gertrude was grateful for life for Mr. Holland's teaching and life's guidance, but, as governor, she cut the funding for the music curriculum and closed him down!! LOL!

[@purcascade]

I played clarinet in school. Girlie's embouchure is mush. That's why she keeps honking on the reed. He's right that she has too much lip on the mouthpiece. 😊 ETA: Our long time band director retired when I was in high school. The school did a concert tribute for him like in this movie. He passed of cancer a few years ago. My sister and I went to the funeral, and there were so many former students!

[@pfcampos7041]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. I am glad that you finally reacted to it. It has been a while since I watched it. I never fails to make me cry. Both heart breaking and happy tears.

[@andrewmize823]

This movie came out when I was 15 years old, and I have to say it hits different now than it did way back when I saw it for the first time. I guess it's easier to understand Mr. Holland's experience now that I have well over 30 years of my own life to look back on.

[@goldilox369]

OMG, right!? I was the same age as you. Definitely makes me cry in some of the same and now new different places. Truly a great movie for many different ages. ❤️

[@kathyastrom1315]

I love the reveal of Governor Gertrude! The actress who plays the grown-up Gertrude, Joanna Gleeson, is one of my favorite character actresses. She was the original Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods on Broadway and also had a small recurring role in The West Wing.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Oh fun’ I just started watching the west wing

[@jillfromatlanta427]

She was also Monty Hall's (Let's Make a Deal) daughter. Very good actress....loved her with Leo in The West Wing.

[@kathyastrom1315]

@@jillfromatlanta427 I had no idea! I just looked up her Wikipedia page-she’s married to Chris Sarandon, aka Prince Humperdinck.

[@rbrainsop1]

The thing you have to remember about that first girl with the red hair- she had been playing for 3 years. He was surprised when he found out how long she'd been playing. She already knew all the technical stuff, it was just her head getting in the way. So they're not saying as long as you have heart you'll play beautifully. They were saying heart is a necessary component, one that she had been forgetting because she was so in her head comparing herself to all her gifted family members and being so desperate to get it right.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

You have to see The Goodbye Girl! Dreyfuss won an Oscar for that one...so well-deserved.

[@kelly9876]

agreed!!

[@hugabug008]

My father was a high school history teacher for over 20 years (he was also a trumpet player who had to choose early on between getting married and starting a family or pursuing his musical career playing jazz) We always knew that his students loved him and random people who heard my last name would always tell me he was their favorite teacher but when he passed unexpectedly nothing could have prepared us. On the way to the church for the funeral both sides of the street for two blocks were packed with current and former students because there was no more room in the building for people to pay their respects. It was truly moving and humbling and a testament to just how much one person can touch so many lives.

[@MusicHandsAbrupt]

As a musician of 32 years, Mr. Holland’s Opus is one of my favorite movies. I remember being a teenager crying my eyes out at the end, and hating Principal Walters, hehe. While I’m not a teacher, this movie did motivate me to pursue a career in music education, and play as often as possible. Interesting fact: There were four Academy Award Winning/nominated actors in this film: Olympia Dukakis, Terrance Howard, Richard Dreyfus, and William H. Macy. Great cast and a sometimes great director.

[@craigreid7178]

This was one of my all-time favorite movies. Richard Dryfus should have won an oscar for this. It is done so authentically and truly captured the spirit of the era - one that I grew up in and was in high school. BRAVO!

[@natashanorris650]

This was the first movie I can clearly remember sitting down to watch with my Father. I found it to be very moving, and I always appreciate a film that takes me through history as it progresses. Plus I do think Richard Dreyfuss does a fantastic job making you feel 30 year “character arch” - thanks for doing this one. I haven’t seen any other reaction channels jump on it yet. ❤️👍👍

[@myfriendisaac]

24:58 Love this scene with Cole giving his father a much needed wake up call 👏🏾🎬🍿

[@jessm.porthos]

As a person who is a visual learner and I am doing my PhD research focused on arts education, arts institutions and their investment in their community… this movie plucks on all my heart strings

[@SuburbanSavage]

This movie always gets me in the feels, especially as I get older and my goals get pushed further back.

[@FeaturingRob]

Chris. - if you remember 'Top Gun: Maverick', Jean Louisa Kelly (Rowena Morgan) also played Sarah Kazansky, Iceman's wife in the brief scene before Maverick and Iceman "talk" in his home office. - Gertrude, as a young girl was played by Alicia Witt who started as a child actress in the David Lynch version of 'Dune' (1984) as Alia Atreides, and grew up basically in front of the camera. She was also a classically trained pianist and a singer...which she has shown off in her film and TV work. The adult Gertrude (aka The Governor) was played by Tony Award-winning actress Joanna Gleason, who originated the role of The Baker's Wife in Stephen Sondheim's 'Into The Woods' original cast. The production was videotaped, so it's available to see that production from 1988 online, and it's the same role later played by Emily Blunt in the Disney film. - Iris Holland was played by the late Glenne Headly, who was just an amazing actress. She passed from a pulmonary embolism in 2017. Some of her best films are 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' holding her own with Michael Caine and Steve Martin (a hysterically funny movie!) and playing Tess Trueheart in Warren Beatty's 'Dick Tracy' (one of the most amazing, fun, and faithful comic book movies ever made with a cast that includes Madonna, Al Pacino, Mandy Patinkin, Dustin Hoffman, and Paul Sorvino!). She always elevated whatever film or TV show she did. This movie always hits me in the feels...sometimes it's hokey and cheezy, but...sometimes as moviegoers, we need those moments.

[@livingformeandlookingtofuture]

I grew up loving the film since the 1990s. Music and singing are my life, thanks to this. Richard Dreyfuss was not only nominated for a Globe & Oscar. The film was nominated for Best Picture as well. I am thankful to have discovered that.

[@BjoernarEricSven]

This movie is my all-time favourite. Seen it countless times, and the end still keeps moving me to tears.

[@marymcmaster9189]

As a former band student this was a good memory maker. I was blessed with a teacher who had and I suppose still has a profound love of music and it spilled off onto his students. One thing about a band teacher is you have the same students for several years and get to see them grow up.

[@MCMNasty2]

To me, this is one of the best movies that talks about how important the arts and teachers are for all of us.

[@laurab68707]

This movie is so great and so emotional. I absolutely love it! So glad you reacted to this. I believe you are the first on this movie. I cried like a baby at the end of this movie. Loved all the references to the past 30 years during this time period.

[@SamSeth1996]

Mr. Holland id say is like my choir teacher from high school he taught me how to love music and how to love to sing. Music is beautiful!

[@ronsavage6491]

I'm so glad you watched this. Next up: To Sir, With Love.

[@carlomercorio1250]

The great teachers never leave you; thank you, Brian Stuart King, my English and Latin teacher in 1970

[@goldilox369]

No, they don't ever leave you. And for that I'm truly grateful. RIP Mack Lee Swift. ❤

[@user-jl5lo6cx4g]

There were people in the 60's that did think that Rock and Roll was the devils music. I saw this film in the cinema when it came out. I bawled my eyes out, as did a lot of the audience. Its just a wonderful film.

[@lisamayreed6399]

Great movie with such a lesson. Ty so much for reacting to this... I saw this in the theatre. I cried lol. I'm 48 now and understand so much more now. Hugs and greatfullness. 👍❤

[@CasualNerdReactions]

It’s amazing how the themes in this movie definitely hit differently as you enter different seasons in life.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

The wife, Glenn Headley, co-starred in Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels with Steve Martin & Michael Cain. I definitely think you should watch it!

[@drumlord8772]

As the son of a teacher and also an aspiring composer myself...this movie hits every single ounce of my soul.

[@daseguin]

This is my all-time favorite movie. I can't even think of a more inspirational film. I also cannot understand how and why there aren't more reactions to this movie.

[@reneerocha1796]

One of my FAVORITE movies of all time!!! Have suggested it to many others. They just don’t know what they’re missing. It’s a phenomenal movie IMO 😊❤

[@dionysuscreativellc7569]

Hey man, I've been watching your vids for over a year now and I had to stop in the middle of this one to let you know how grateful and inspired I am by your reaction. I just started down a path of educational development and your words are significant to the approach that I will now be taking. Thanks. Good stuff

[@terrylewis_]

My Dad passed when I was 10, and I was a really troubled kid/teenager, there are 3 teachers that went above & beyond for me, and they were all 3 music teachers. The funniest thing though, years after graduation I ran into my band teacher, and he looked 15 years younger after retiring. LOL To be a good teacher takes a lot, and IMO even more in today's time. Really enjoyed!

[@cpmahon]

This is a film that I originally just happened across. I love music, especially classical so that was a tick. It's really takes you on a journey of his life, both good and bad. They also played Stranger on the Shore which adds a poignancy for me, that was the last piece of music that I saw my grandparents dance to together. It is just a feel good film and sometimes that's exactly what you need Thank you for another heartfelt reaction, it makes the film feel even more special. I also appreciate that you watch a truly eclectic range of films.

[@liamisaac1152]

I remember our music teacher playing this movie saying “it’s the story of my life” 😂 Loved this movie from the first watch and it never gets old

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

I've seen too many people watch this movie and not get it. The title refers not to the symphony but to the man himself. His Opus is his life. I am so very glad you picked up on that, Chris.

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

One of the most human stories I've ever seen, and a nearly flawless movie. I recommend this to anyone who's up for a good cry. At least 3 of 'em.

[@HuntingViolets]

There were a lot of specialists doing harm to deaf children at that time.

[@ironman6432]

Great reaction , I’m 54 and this movie helped me put my unplanned accomplishments in life into perspective

[@kimwatchesstuff]

I've waited for so long for somebody on KZbin to finally react to this movie This is gonna be great and I hope that you love it!

[@fire12wife]

Great reaction! I love this movie so much! I played oboe, sax, clarinet, drums, and sousaphone in concert band and marching band, and also sang in the choir in high school. The love and passion for music runs deep! The assembly of his students and the symphony at the end of this movie break me every time! I have to suggest the movie Sister Act 2. Have you seen it already? Would love to see your reaction to it. It's nothing like the first one... it's all about the music!

[@thomasbaron5367]

The finale of this movie always makes me emotional

[@tree6787]

I highly recommend" The Red Violin." You will love it!🥰

[@longago-igo]

I had recently moved back to the States and found myself living in the neighborhood where and when this was shot. It was interesting to see the large windows of the school covered with neutral density filter wrap (to balance the exterior light for shooting indoors). I owned a video rental store at the time, so it was fun when the movie hit video.

[@jessm.porthos]

Ooo this movie … I cried so hard! This movie will hold a little place in my heart

[@SixFour0391]

“An American Symphony” is one of those songs that gets me.

[@imuawarriors]

next year will be my 33rd year teaching music. this movie gets me every time...

[@jonboy7452]

So glad to see someone react to this movie I have loved it for so long I was a big band kid and continue to work with the band 26 years after graduating high school

[@callherfoofoo]

I love this movie so much. Can't even remember the first time I saw it, but I tear up everytime.

[@macsh6434]

Thank you for reacting to this film. You are the only one on KZbin to do this. Love this film!

[@HeartlessMisery]

My husband was a senior at this school when they filmed this mainly during the summer, it is still Grant High School to this day.

[@joshridderhoff2050]

I was almost going to sit down & watch this today, no lie! One of my faves; wish it got more attention from reactors. Such a gem! Glad you got to watch it finally.

[@eddietucker7005]

Thanks for reacting to this. It’s not the best film, but there are some good life lessons in it. If you want to see a film about the realistic pursuit of dreams, bettering yourself and finding out how much hard work goes into making your dreams come true. And the painful wake up calls telling you, you don’t have what it takes to make. Only a very few people do. You need to watch “FAME”. I know you won’t watch it but I’m sure you would love it.

[@ejtappan1802]

Brass instruments have a spit valve for a reason. If you don't empty the extra moisture that builds up while playing, the sound coming out of the horn literally starts to gargle and pop. So, it may be gross to realize you must empty your recycled spit somewhere but hey, reed players have no choice but to suck the extra moisture that builds up in the mouthpiece back into their mouths. All the way from 6th grade to Bachelors degree, I never thought twice about it. Only after I became a parent did I think OMG that's disgusting!!! LOL

[@KajunMoo70]

I’m so glad to see you react to this wonderful movie! I think that you’re the only person to do so. Thank you and love your channel.

[@danielkillian1222]

I wish more reactors would do this one. One of my favorites

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Maybe we’ll start a trend now that it’s been done.

[@HeavyCarts]

I never watch this movie without crying. It is one of the best movies ever. I cried watching this video

[@pattiharvey1787]

My favorite Dreyfuss movie ever. How thoughtful of you to upload it 👍😘💯

[@reneerocha1796]

Oh yeah, and the soundtrack is amazing. So pleased to find this reaction.

[@amberdot42]

I love that you did this movie; I think many have forgotten it or don't know about it because it's so under the radar but it's a beautiful film. I knew you'd tear up a few times at least but..........your reaction to the spit valve kid as a grown up; your laughing had me laughing just as hard. If someone wanted more Dreyfuss I'd tell them watch Goodbye Girl; based on a Neil Simon play and both funny and touching and won Dreyfuss his Oscar. I know it might be weird to many but the other movie of his I'd recommend is Poseidon (2006), it's just a basic thriller/adventure with a great cast and I loved his character in it.

[@joshgellis3292]

I used to have this on DVD. I don't anymore and its not by choice. This movie is fantastic, nearly perfect in terms of how life is- the good, the bad and just plain weird times. Teachers deal with incredibly that much more than typically most people can figure.

[@SixFour0391]

“It’s not, ‘Can you read the music’, it’s ‘Can you *hear* the music’”!

[@joanward1578]

Loved him in, The Goodbye Girl.

[@sandratroyer2886]

One of my favorite lesser known movies. It was actually filmed at the high school I graduated from, (Grant High in Portland Or). I was a music and drama geek so seeing all those rooms and hallways I have memories of really .tugs at my emotions.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That really makes it extra special!

[@fgrady1]

You should have stayed through the credits to hear an original song sung by Julian Lennon. After the mentions of John and the “Beautiful Boy” lyrics recited by Richard Dreyfus, it hits those emotions so fully.

[@HuntingViolets]

"I love the emotionally manipulative. . ." Hahahahaha.

[@jettqk1]

Wow, thank you for reacting to this! I was in high school band and marching band when this movie came out, and I appreciated seeing a movie that put so much emphasis on school music programs.

[@lynnie6633]

Great reaction Chris, thanks so much!!

[@staciepoole8161]

Sarcasm is one of your strength’s. 😎

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

I’ve always loved this movie. Thank you for the reaction. Subbed.

[@wendydarling5790]

Another rec for The Goodbye Girl, for which Dreyfuss became the youngest Oscar winner (at the time) for best actor. Script by the great Neil Simon. For those who watched The Last of Us, it was the movie the Jackson townspeople were watching in E6. And if you haven't watched TLOU, what are you doing with your life?

[@songbird989]

So do I, man! I saw this at the theater and it moved me to tears. :)

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I never watched this movie before because I thought the title was "Mr. Holland, Soap Us", and I didn't think that was a nice title at all for a movie about a teacher.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I agree, terrible title for a film about a teacher, but most definitely funny. Fun fact: I still sing, "Oh what fun it is to ride in one horse soap and sleigh. HEY!"

[@DuneFreak66]

A charming reaction to one of my favourite movies! Thanks!

[@garymussell6543]

Every teacher you ever had was a human being with failings and unfulfilled dreams. They do what they do because they love it but usually, they never learn what impact they have, they can only hope. If you can take a moment to thank a teacher, please do so. If you can track down one of your own teachers from the past, even better. They usually will remember you, believe it or not, and they would love to hear how you turned out. - I taught for 40 years so I really identify with Mt Holland!

[@thomasbaron5367]

I am still in touch with one of my teachers from high school She expanded my mind And she stole my heart as well ❤️

[@islandgreenstrong]

HEY Chris!! I had a Mr. Holland in my life. My high school was actually a Jr./Sr. high school, 7th through 12th. My first year in 7th (1976) I took piano class, never ever having touched a piano before, but loving the music that came from it. Mr. Mohr was not only the piano teacher, but he was also the band teacher, and the marching band teacher, and taught every instrument anyone wanted to learn. I loved his class so much, I took piano again in 10th grade and 12th. He stayed at that school until it closed in 1990, then went to the new middle school that was built. He's retired now, but those of us that had Mr. Mohr always ALWAYS speak highly of him. He was the best...kinda HOT too. Us girls always gushed over him and still do on Facebook when his name is mentioned. lol Teachers who love what they do and you can see the passion they have for it are the best and everyone will always learn from them, they can't help but learn from them, I think anyway!! Great reaction!! The movie "Amadeus" is a 1984 American period biographical drama film. It's GREAT! Just a small hint!! 😁 Have a great day!! ~Dawne

[@thomastimlin1724]

As a former music teacher, I'll say it for the millionth time: "You'll never see a weed growing in a football stadium, but they'll cut music in the schools in order to maintain that field." Schools without a full music program IS a morgue waiting to happen soon. What about the majority of kids who don;t play sports? There's no hero worship for them for playing Beethoven, Dvorak. etc. We are a nation of musical ignoramuses. The appreciation is mostly never going to happen. Not like the coaches...and I was always hoping that Mr. Walters does deserve the "clap"...if you know what I mean...and yes, I conducted this American Symphony band arrangement back in the late 1990's. and Rossini's "An Italian in Algiers" Overture [band arrangement], musicals etc., so screw all the Mr. Walters of the world. Too many administrators and school interfere with rather than help the music program, unwittingly. You end up playing politics more than really teaching.

[@redmarvel]

I've always thought one of the best things about this movie is how honest it is. We are not perfect, we will make mistakes. Marriages will have hard times. Life will throw us curve balls that we are not prepared for. The point is to keep on doing your best in what you can do and while you may not think other people appreciate your efforts, you are making the world a better place when you try.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That’s a great point! It is very honest with me holland as a person and it really felt true to life in a lot of ways.

[@KlassyKat45]

This movie is in my top 5. Another good movie about a music teacher is Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep.

[@BonnyT]

One of my all-time favourite movies that I enjoyed watching with my dad 🥹

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I love that you watched it with your dad! Very fitting.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

I'm THRILLED you are reacting to this! I've been dying for someone to watch this beautiful movie! btw, I learned that an opus is the singular form of an opera. (just one song from an opera)

[@TTM9691]

An opus is basically a work of art, usually referring to a musical composition. The composer will (or would) use it to catalog his or her work. So if you look at, say, a classical music album cover.....and you look on the title of the composition, it might say something like: C.M. Jennings: Concerto In G (Op. 6). (Op. stands for opus) Conversationally, one refers to an artist's greatest work as their "magnum opus", or sometimes just "opus", meaning their greatest achievement. (ie: "Kubrick's magnum opus was "2001", etc) It may also have other, more obscure meanings but in the context of this movie, that's what it means. And I think HIS "opus" was what he gave to his students.

[@HermanVonPetri]

@@TTM9691 The terms "opus" and "opera" both evolved from the root word meaning "a work."

[@DougRayPhillips]

Yes, this film is very good. For emotional films from the same era, about teachers, AND based on true stories, I recommend "Lean On Me" (Morgan Freeman playing Joe Clark) and "Stand and Deliver" (Edward James Olmos playing Jaime Escalante).

[@HuntingViolets]

The beginning music is quite avant garde.

[@NightSkyJeff]

Thank you for watching this -- not enough people have, and barely anyone has a reaction video on it.

[@kamkelevra]

Excellent movie, when I first watched this year's ago I couldn't believe he didn't run off with the younger girl but today I totally understand

[@BeckyLStoutWriter]

Hey, I've been watching your videos for a while and you're doing great. Of course, unfortunately, I also just realized that I wasn't subbed yet! 🤦‍♂️ Sorry about that. I took care of it. Anyway, I know this comment is long after the fact, but I do love this movie. Not enough reactions to it. AND another great film about music, from 1996 and incredibly underrated that you may want to watch . . . Grace Of My Heart. Love it! 💗 Have a wonderful day!

[@JBRamit]

I LOVE this movie 😭

[@kathyharvey8275]

THIS WAS FILMED IN PORTLAND OREGON AND I WENT TO THE SCHOOL THIS WAS FILMED IN

[@tree6787]

I highly recommend " My Imortal Beloved" is another amazing movie!

[@sprayarm]

One of my favorite movies ever. So few reactions on KZbin :(

[@micheletrainor1601]

A couple of movies I think u would really like are Friend Green Tomatoes, Parenthood and also Steel Magnolias. They are all brilliant movies and with star studded casts all of them.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

That is an enjoyable movie.

[@rafaelrosario5331]

Many reactors have been asked to view this film.....I believe you are among the first....that is fitting ....for your perspective.....I am curious what is your background....your education...you seem to be coming from a learned and compassionate point of view....it is greatly enjoyed and appreciated.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I come from a family of pastors and myself spent over a decade in youth ministry with a bachelors in theology. I’m pivoting now and preparing to offer a high performance coaching track.

[@rafaelrosario5331]

Thanks for sharing ...your compassionate nature shows in your reactions....a welcomed breath of fresh air in the internet world.