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    Mr. Holland’s Opus
    Genre:Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 27 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas & Olympia Dukakis

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 5
    Sound Rating: 4.5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): Hollywood Pictures Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 12161 AS
    (MPAA Rating): PG
    (Retail Price): $59.99
    (Running Time In Minutes): 143
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1995
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    Credits Information
    (Director): Stephen Herek
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    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): DTS Digital Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Dolby Digital
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Mr. Holland’s Opus is an exceptionally entertaining and inspiring drama about Carl Holland (Richard Dreyfuss), a remarkable music teacher, whose dream to compose a great opus takes a back seat to the needs of his students. Following his life over a thirty year period, the film explores his fascinating transformation from “temporary teacher” into a passionate and dedicated role model. In the film’s poignant finale, Holland comes to realize the true rewards of his lifetime of self-sacrifice and the lasting impact he had on several generations of students.

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