There are some decent scenes in this film, however I feel that the overall quality of it is marred by its own self-indulgent narrative running throughout the film. The twee remarks and observations go from funny to outright predictable. The overtly romantic portrayal is annoying too, even in its attempt to portray "male vulnerability" underneath all of the 'boyish antics of a adventurous youth'. And then there's the teachers who idolize their brightest and best while also envying them to some extent due their own missed opportunities. It comes off as cringe-worthy and self- indulgent. However, I can imagine this would appeal to a largely middle class demographic, who frequently bathe in such phantasmagorical theatrics, because it feeds their age and gender biases.

I think the film did not just show the traditions of the old method of teaching but also the new way which teaching has taken a turn for and how they both can be linked together to form a master piece of teaching styles and enjoyment. The drama in the film on the other hand I have to admit I felt as though Hector is the personality of both sex teachers because even female teachers find themselves in the role of wanting their younger students even though they cant really help themselves they still fight their way through it regardless. Therefore I feel that Hector can not be seen just as a man but as a teacher figure head of those that struggle and do not wish to admit it to themselves I think it might even be common enough where teachers should have counselling sessions regarding these unwanted feelings, however yes we cannot say for sure that those are unwanted. I think that the film was extremely funny but had some serious moments and life changing decisions took place without anyone actually taking the first step to realizing the outcome of their moves.

From the onset of this film I knew that I was in for an hour and a half of average British film making. This film is not entirely terrible however the plot line seems to lack direction with no climax and little to no sections that really grab the attention of the viewer. The film starts off OK, and as the viewer it seems that the film could have some artistic merit. However from then on, as I have mentioned, the plot lacks direction and is very uninteresting. There are scenes where all that happens is the students quote philosophers and poets, which leads to know progression in the plot and/or no advancement of our understanding of what is going on. To be honest the film is just plain weird, the only resolution that we as the viewer seem to come to is that all of the boys are homosexual, and that the male teachers are also gay and are sexually attracted to their students. All this film does is leave me with the impression that schooling in the 1980's in Britain was filled with sexual interaction between staff and students.The acting in itself is very good and the cast of mediocre British actors delivers brilliantlly on the content which they have been given, but they themselves are let down on the content itself, this is the only reason why this film does not receive a lower rating.All in all this film is watchable, but really there are much better things you could do with your day.

This is a very touching and very funny little film. I am surprised more people have not seen it and do not know about it. When I saw it I wasn't sure what to expect, I had heard a lot about the play but have never seen it myself (haven't ever had a chance as so far as I know it has not ever been on here). My expectations were pretty low because even though I heard great things about the play usually plays put on the big screen (except some exceptions and usually they are musicals) they are not nearly as good. But this was a great movie, the actors are all fantastic so whoever did the casting did a great job. It is funny and very real (seems like a real school class would be back then with some excellent moments of real life humor), and like I said also touching at many instances in a very human way. Don't want to give anything away but this movie is well worth watching I can't see very many people not liking it.