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The Kindergarten Teacher is a psychological drama directed by Sara Colangelo starring Maggie Gyllenhaal in a lead role. The cast includes Parker Sevak, Anna Bar

The Kindergarten Teacher Movie Review

The Kindergarten Teacher Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " The Kindergarten Teacher"
Runtime: 01 Hour 37 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 19-01-2018
Genre: Drama
3.5 / 5.00
3.57 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Celine Rattray
  • Trudie Styler
  • Osnat Handelsman Keren
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
  • Music Director:
  • Asher Goldschmidt
  • Editor:
  • Marc Vives
  • Lee Percy
  • Director:
  • Sara Colangelo
  • Movie Actor:
  • Movie Actress:
  • Costume Designer:
  • Vanessa Porter
  • Art Director:
  • Melanie Merrill
  • Sound Designer:
  • Gil Toren
  • empty:
  • Jake Martin
  • Co-Producer:
  • Meriam Alrashid
  • Ged Dickersin
  • Joanna Plafsky
  • Director of Photography:
  • Pepe Avila del Pino
  • Executive Producer:
  • Nic Marshall
  • Alejandra Frade
  • Anish Grewal
  • Clayton S Friedman
  • Zachery Ty Bryan
  • Robert L Hymers III
  • Pia Getty
  • Dale Rosenbloom
  • Gabriel Napora
  • Henry Wu
  • Jeff Rice
  • Jenny Halper
  • JoJo Chehebar
  • Lee Broda
  • Christopher S Burke
  • Nick Moceri
  • Peter Sobiloff
  • Associate Producer:
  • Michael Liebman
  • James Aubee
  • Justin Smith
  • Yasmine O Abdel Aal
  • Casting Director:
  • Stephanie Holbrook
  • Still Photographer:
  • Walter Thomson
  • Sound Effects Editor:
  • Dolev Raphaely
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Nadav Lapid
  • Sara Colangelo
  • Foley Artist:
  • Ilan Admon
  • Nin Hazan
  • Production Designer:
  • Mary Lena Colston
  • Set Decorator:
  • Gwen Roach
  • Makeup Artist:
  • Regina de Lemos
  • Hair Stylist:
  • Felicia Nelson
  • Stunt Coordinator:
  • Terence Lorino
  • Stunt Performer:
  • Riley Barnes
  • Set Dresser:
  • Caroline Absher
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Haley Murphy
  • Kea Trevett
  • Libya Pugh
  • McManus Woodend
  • Michael Chernus
  • Nikhil Melnechuk
  • Parker Sevak
  • Sam Jules
  • Samrat Chakrabarti
  • Shyaporn Theerakulstit
  • Gianna Jean
  • Douglas Taurel
  • Donovan Pierre Coleman
  • Gael Garcia Bernal
  • Aamira Martinez
  • Ajay Naidu
  • Allen McCullough
  • Anna Baryshnikov
  • Ashley August
  • Ato Blankson Wood
  • Avery Ilardi
  • Carson Grant
  • Clark Carmichael
  • Stefaniya Makarova

The Kindergarten Teacher Click to look into! >> Read More... is a psychological drama directed by Sara Colangelo starring Maggie Gyllenhaal Maggie Gyllenhaal is a popular American actress. M >> Read More... in a lead role. The cast includes Parker Sevak, Anna Baryshnikov, Rosa Salazar Rosa Bianca Salazar is a Hollywood actor. She was >> Read More... , Michael Chernus Bio coming soon... >> Read More... and Gael García Bernal. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2018.

Plot

The kindergarten teacher weaves a gripping tale of how a passionate young teacher transforms into an obsessive fanatic to change the lives of her pupils. She guides him through the obstacles in order to enhance his exceptional ability to jot poetry. The film deals with the mental thought processes of the teacher in guiding her student, which ultimately leads her to take personal control of his upbringing. The film ends in a pathetic chain of events leading to the damaged lives of the teacher and her student.

Star Performance

Maggie Gyllenhaal, as Lisa, has breathed life into her character and has managed to pull out a strikingly complex role with sheer perfection. The troubled pseudo-intellectual role played adds a layer of perfection to the movie. The performance by Parker Sevak is equally impactful, showcasing a poignant conclusion.

Analysis

The silence in the movie had its own unique role. The comprehension of feelings and emotions, the search for meaning, and the soliloquy of characters capture the essence of thoughts beyond one’s control. However, the multiple instances of nudity could’ve been avoided. The graphic portrayal of obscene elements with a line transcending morality and decency is immoral. It raises important questions about the ethics of mentorship and repressed desires. The slow-paced transitions in the movie offer multiple opportunities for contemplation of the subject matter of the film. It leaves the audience with an uneasy yet compelling examination of human needs for purpose and connection. The film captivates the audience with the psychological unravelling of the characters with fixed eyeballs.

What’s There?

  • Cinematic elements of internal and external world of Lisa are portrayed vividly.
  • Intimate and troubling shots of Nudity are extensively showcased.
  • Slow and steady movie with multiple food for thought.

What’s Not There?

  • Presentation of the lead character in a more ethical and subtle way could have been displayed.
  • A normal pace with a more disciplined presentation of adult themes could have been done making it eligible for all types of audiences.

Verdict

The compelling yet thought-provoking story leads to moral dilemmas and psychological obstacles. Through the depiction of an obsessive mind seeking growth in her pupil, it raises opinions on the incongruous portrayal of the mind and body of the teacher and that of the child. It’s a must-watch film as it describes the workings of an individual with a psychological disorder. Yet, the mature themes intrude in the film, making it an adult film.


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