Review #1 The Ron Clark Story 

8. Movies. Give a review of the movie “The Ron Clark Story”. Comment on its tagline, “No one believed in them. Except him.”

The story under consideration is based on the movie The Ron Clark Story. The Ron Clark Story is a 2006 television film, starring Matthew Perry. The film directed by Randa Haines. Besides Matthew Perry the cast are Brandon Mychal Smith as Tayshawn, Hannah Hodson as Shameika, Micah Stephen Williams as Julio and others. The setting of the film is Harlem, New York.

The film based on the real events. Ron Clark leaves his native calm town to teach in a New York City public school. He is a white teacher who tries to make a difference in the lives of his minority students despite nobody, including the students themselves, believing in them. “No one believed in them. Except him.” Actually only Ron Clark believe in the children, because he loves his work.  As Steve Jobs once said: “the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Less than for term he will manage to reach good results, to deserve the children’s credit. Clark is able to make a remarkable difference in the lives of his students. Even when he is almost overcome by pneumonia, Clark continues to work with his students, hoping that he can raise their test scores to an acceptable level, or possibly even higher.  In the end, Principal Turner reveals that Mr. Clark's class got the highest average in the state and Clark was regarded by his students as their best teacher.

Speaking about the acting, Matthew Perry has been a favorite actor of mine for a long time, I was absolutely blown away at his portrayal of Ron Clark, I have always considered Matthew Perry to be a very talented actor but this role was and probably will be the greatest performance of his career. The kids are brilliant. I couldn’t image that children can play such strong and serious roles. Brandon Smith as Tayshawn and Hannah Hodson as Shameika were perfect. 

Another thing, which should be mentioned, is music. To my mind in cinematograph musical illustration helps us to understand more precisely all feelings and emotions of the actors. This is very pleasant and poignant music, listening to which is a great pleasure.

I thought this movie was great. It really kept you on the edge of your seat. This is a movie for all ages. I cannot believe how the kids acted in school. As I’m going to be a teacher, the film and the methods of teaching will be useful for me.  I guess I just really liked this movie. I am a big fan of these types of movies and this one was awesome.