Weak analysis of a fundamental problem of Western educational systems; namely, the substituting of knowledge for wisdom - creating intelligent, educated morons. The questions raised are never fully explored or really resolved in a satisfying manner; leaving us with a self-indulgent wallow in problems that can be solved but never are. And if there is no solution what is the point of raising the problem?
Despite the paucity of characterization in the screenplay, the acting is fine and offers a certain pleasure, especially Robert Sean LEONARD as the pupil tortured by his parents' desire for a future for him in medicine and his equally passionate desire for a life on the stage.
Worse, the theme of carpe diem is seen more as a concept based on fear of death rather more than love of life: As if the evasion of pain were somehow equivalent to the pursuit of pleasure. Such an attitude leads to an empty life of not finding out what is worth pursuing then simply pursuing goals on a whimsical basis. To Sir with Love is easily superior to this warmed-over collation of teen-angst clichés as Peter Weir's customary subtlety rather eludes him here.
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