There are undeniably touching moments in "Front of the Class," but from
the 'Ah-Gee' musical score to the sappy voice-over, the periods in
between are more frustrating then inspiring.The effectiveness are the story is very subjective- if you like Hallmark Hall of Fame television movies and unabashed tearjerkers, you will find a lot to love in this story of a young man living with Tourette's Syndrome while struggling to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
If not... well, you may be a hard-hearted cynic like yours truly. Have you ever felt like a robot? Like you weren't capable, or even deserving of, empathy? I watched this movie in a sparse classroom of four students (besides myself,) and by the end credits all four (and the teacher) were weeping and disheveled.
