Some films get into your skin — they’re stories that remain with you over the years for one reason or another. Dead Poet’s Society isn’t simply a melodrama. Despite some overly dramatic scenes, which critiques have often pointed out, the film is largely regarded as a cinematic masterpiece. For me, like with many, it’s the phenomenal acting of the late Robin Williams that leaves the everlasting impact on the viewer. William’s character of Mr. John Keating, a teacher at the preparatory Welton Academy, is depicted as both charismatic and unorthodox. A Rhodes scholar and former pupil of Welton, Keating makes a significant impression on his students by bringing poetry alive. The sheer passion Williams is able to portray upon Keating makes watching nearly every scene to be a joy. As someone who wasn’t particularly interested in poetry as a high school student, watching this movie definitely changed my perspective on not just poetry, but English literature as a whole. It may not have convinced me to peruse poetry daily, or to work on authentic poetry myself, but it instilled in me a respect and understanding of others’ appreciation for such literature. I’d highly advise for someone who hasn’t watched Dead Poet’s Society to give it a chance.