A class of upper class students who are shown that they can make what they want of their lives through poetry classes is one that will be remembered as a pinnacle role in Robin Williams resume. Reigned in from his usual "crazy" persona Williams' John Keating is an inspirational teacher, whose love for poetry comes out through the expertly written script and Williams' controlled and touching portrayal. It really shows how accomplished and powerful Robin Williams can be, and when you link him up with a script that deservedly won the screenwriting Oscar you create something that will linger in your mind long after its final credits.
