Dangerous Minds

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: August 11, 1995

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 52 Ratings

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Qasem23Nov 13, 2011

One of the most superficial and racial stereotype provoking films of all time. Good luck trying to learn something from this ****

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TheTastyPotatoSep 4, 2016

A good movie...waay better than what the critics are saying. The reason why it is not a 10 to me is that the ending was quite meh and some parts felt forced (forgivable thought).

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Steven1981Mar 21, 2020

Dangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer and George Dzundza. It's a 1995 thriller/drama movie by director John N. Smith and Michelle Pfeiffer has some role as a teacher however the pupils in her class are all idiots mainly, losers, annoying orDangerous Minds stars Michelle Pfeiffer and George Dzundza. It's a 1995 thriller/drama movie by director John N. Smith and Michelle Pfeiffer has some role as a teacher however the pupils in her class are all idiots mainly, losers, annoying or black tough guys. This film brings a new kind of boredom but Pfeiffer's acting is great so I won't insult her on that subject. George Dzundza is his usual self but this film could of been so much better and the unlikeable and stupid characters could of been stupid but the level of stupidity decreased and not so annoying.… Expand

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talisencrwMay 20, 2016

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.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.… Expand

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r96skMay 6, 2021

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 performanceSo 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.… Expand

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