Mr. Holland's Opus

Richard Dreyfus stars as an aspiring composer who becomes a terrific music teacher in spite of himself. The story chronicles thirty years in the inspirational life of a man who, through his sheer love of music, leaves an unexpected, indelible mark on the lives of his students. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actor--Richard Dreyfuss.

Cast:

"...A film with its heart in the right place. Richard Dreyfus conveys an infectious enjoyment..." -- Philip Kemp , (Sight and Sound)

"...Dreyfuss pulls off one of the most convincing metamorphoses ever seen on screen..." -- Mike Clark , (USA Today)

"...One smart hankie-wringer....[Dreyfus at] his most emblematic..." -- Rating: B -- Ty Burr , (Entertainment Weekly)

"...[Dreyfus gives] a sensitive, honorable performance....Headly lends fine support as the sensitive wife and mother..." -- Emanuel Levy , (Variety)

"...Mr. Dreyfuss gives a warm and really touching performance..." -- Janet Maslin , (New York Times)

"...Dreyfuss plays the teacher like an exposed nerve....It's impossible not to be swept up in his excitement..." -- Jack Mathews , (Los Angeles Times)

"...[Dreyfuss] here finds the right tones for Mr. Holland, from youthful cocksureness to the gentle insight of age....The supporting cast is all strong..." -- Roger Ebert , (Chicago Sun-Times)

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