BelSports
This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
Adeel Hail
Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.
Billy Ollie
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Zoltan Gergely (Gerzo-137)
And the beautiful girl by the lake! :) It Later Became a model! :) (Melissa Brown) http://www.kimdawsonagency.com/models/women/all/2756At least 10 lines to speak and also in English? This is why it anyway? Is asking me for the first time in my life such a thing ... OK ... :( But I liked the film, one of my favorite form! 10.10! A bit like the Dead Poets similar productions by companies, it became shockingly great development of both the story and the actors shaping and excellent Camera work. In this case, I'm just really proud to be Hungarian I was born because of Lajos Koltai's cinematography work.35/Male
Python Hyena
The Emperor's Club (2002): Dir: Michael Hoffman / Cast: Kevin Kline, Steven Culp, Patrick Dempsey, Embeth Davidtz, Emile Hirsch: Standard drama representing an all male school. Kevin Kline plays a professor of 34 years who reflects challenges he faced when one student pushed the limits. He takes great pride in educating students but the son of an authority figure disrupts class. Plot throws in a curve ball just when we believe can predict the outcome. Familiar plot observantly directed by Michael Hoffman who previously made the dazzlingly underrated A Midsummer Nights Dream. Kline brings intellect and a sense of passion but he pretty much carries the film. Steven Culp play the basic stereotype who appears only when convenient for the plot. Patrick Dempsey is hardly seen yet receives a strong billing in the credits. Embeth Davidtz plays a teacher but her footage is hardly necessary. She is basically there as a potential romantic subplot for Kline who should decline since he is the only one elevated above the familiar grounds here. The students are a mix bag of stereotypes that recycle from other similar films. Well made film with great location shots but for a superior film on similar grounds, I would recommend Mr. Holland's Opus. Strong message of influence and reflection that can haunt us and cause question in our character. Score: 6 ½ / 10
Armand
a film like reflection support. about the role of teacher, about the roots of knowledge and its purpose, about the beauty of self definition, about the mask and the truth. in fact, about the metamorphose of teenagers and the courage to be yourself. Kevin Kline does a great work and that is the central point. and his performance is admirable first for the art to not be the clone of other teacher - characters.yes, The Emperor's Club is not version of Dead Poets Society and Mr. Hundert is far to be Mr. Keating. or Mr. Chipping. it is a different level, maybe, a different way. and this detail does this film real special. because the school is more than laboratory. it could be, it must be the spine of existence values.
namashi_1
One Of The FINEST Actors of Cinema, Kevin Kline proves his magic yet again in 'The Emperor's Club'. As an idealistic prep school teacher, Kline delivers a terrific performance, that elevates this film to a really high-level.'The Emperor's Club' Synopsis: An idealistic prep school teacher attempts to redeem an incorrigible student.'The Emperor's Club' is a well-made film. It entertains & engages nicely all through. Ethan Canin & Neil Tolkin's Screenplay is very good. Michael Hoffman's Direction, captures the journey of it's protagonist, with maturity & dignity. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are appropriate. Performance-Wise: Kline is truly terrific in here. This is his finest work in years. Emile Hirsch is superb. Jesse Eisenberg, like always, is natural to the core. Paul Dano is good. Embeth Davidtz is decent. Edward Herrmann & Rob Morrow lend good support. Rahul Khanna, Joel Gretsch, Patrick Dempsey & Steven Culp are effective. On the whole, 'The Emperor's Club' is worth a watch. A Must See for Kline Fans, Specifically!
