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Rating: 7/10 by 1138 users

Dangerous Minds (1995)

Former Marine Louanne Johnson lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.

Directing:
  • John N. Smith
  • June Samson
  • Jerry Grandey
  • Eric Wall
Writing:
  • Ronald Bass
  • LouAnne Johnson
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Aug 11, 1995

Rating: 7/10 by 1138 users

Alternative Title:
Veszélyes kölykök - HU
Mentes peligrosas - MX
Młodzi Gniewni - PL
Mentes Perigosas - BR
Mentes Perigosas - PT

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 39 minutes
Budget: $23,000,000
Revenue: $179,519,401

Plot Keyword: high school, california, rap music, karate, naval officer, teacher, based on memoir or autobiography, amusement park, schoolteacher
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
Mrs. Carla Nichols
Renoly Santiago
Raul Sanchero
Wade Dominguez
Emilio Ramirez
Bruklin Harris
Callie Roberts
Marcello Thedford
Cornelius Bates
Roberto Alvarez
Gusmaro Rivera
Richard Grant
Durrell Benton
Raymond Grant
Lionel Benton
Cynthia Avila
Mrs. Sanchero
Roman Cisneros
Mr. Sanchero
Camille Winbush
Tyeisha Roberts
Al Israel
Mr. Santiego
Irene Olga López
Woman #1 / School Office
Jeff Feringa
Librarian #1
Sarah Marshall
Librarian #2
Freez Luv
Security Guard
Rico E. Anderson
Teacher (uncredited)
Janette Andrade
Student / Gang Member (uncredited)
Nathan Bexton
Extra (uncredited)
J. Neil Bloomer
Extra (uncredited)
Michael George
Musician (uncredited)
Kim Giancaterino
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Sarah Krasner
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Bern Martinez
Security Guard (uncredited)
Victor Togunde
Extra (uncredited)

talisencrw

This would have only been ordinary because it's simply adequately directed, has an entire cast of unknowns save for the star, and is from a cliché-riddled script, but this is honestly one of Michelle Pfeiffer's more interesting performances. While she's not entirely convincing as a career-Marine, she's certainly more so than Demi Moore, who tried the stunt not long afterwards, and she's certainly believable as a caring teacher. An intriguing film for Simpson and Bruckheimer to be associated with, this was back in the day, after her career-defining 'Catwoman' role in 'Batman Returns' that she was still getting great starring roles (I greatly look forward to checking her out opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in 'The Age of Innocence'). My favourite work of hers will always be in 'Scarface', but this is right up there IMHO--some really fine acting by her. It's simply a shame only one note was asked of her--had it been a more multi-dimensional character (ie., love or family interests--I've read a possible romance scene with Andy Garcia was left on the cutting room floor so they could focus on her interaction with the students), it would have been even more inviting to watch.

r96sk

So cheesy, but still fairly good mind you. I did find myself cringing a decent amount throughout 'Dangerous Minds' though, not necessarily in a negative way but just due to some rather sickly scenes. I found Michelle Pfeiffer's performance to be, for the most part, pleasant, though there are a few scenes where she overacts ever so slightly - in my opinion, of course. Away from Pfeiffer, there isn't much to shout about. George Dzundza (Hal) has a few moments, as do the likes of Renoly Santiago, Bruklin Harris and Wade Dominguez. The lead is the only one who keeps things interesting, though. The plot is fine, as is everything else really. They use "Gangsta's Paradise" (at least?) three times which is undoubtedly, absolutely three times too little - what a banger of a song that is from Coolio and L.V.


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