Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds

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Drama

She broke the rules... and changed their lives.

Director: John N. Smith

Producer: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michelle Pfeiffer

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.

99 min Rating: 6.974/10 Released
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Top Cast

Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer
 Louanne Johnson
George Dzundza
George Dzundza
 Hal Griffith
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
 Mr. George Grandey
Robin Bartlett
Robin Bartlett
 Mrs. Carla Nichols
Beatrice Winde
Beatrice Winde
 Mary Benton
John Neville
John Neville
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Movie Info

Director: John N. Smith

Producer: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Michelle Pfeiffer

Production Companies: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Hollywood Pictures, Via Rosa Productions

Countries: United States of America

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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 <em>'Dangerous Minds'</em> 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.