EMPEROR'S CLUB (2002)

William Hundert (Kevin Kline) is a zealous and accomplished teacher at a private boarding school who has been invited to a gathering.  In his room before the gathering he sits down and reflects on his past choices and actions while he prepares his speech for the meeting.  Eventually, his contemplation leads him to present time and to why he is at the current meeting.  Emperor's Club is a film that offers a moral lesson in regards to our existence, however, some situations give the story clumsy transitions.  These transitions are most often caused by awkward acting by the characters around Kevin Kline, who in opposition, gives a marvelous performance.  Nevertheless, the final product is an entertaining film with a moral lessons that leave the audience pondering.

DIRECTED BY

Michael Hoffman

COUNTRY

USA

REVIEWED
5/17/2003
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