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My wife told me I had to watch this movie with her because of how good it was. She was right! Front of the Class tells the inspiring story of Brad Cohen, based on the real life person. Brad (played by TV actor James Wolk) grows up in a broken family after his mom and dad divorce. Since his youth, Brad started making uncontrollable odd noises at random, with no ability to control them.

His Mom, played wonderfully by Patricia Heaton (Raymond TV series), won't take the doctor's diagnosis of basically no explanation. She digs and digs and discovers Tourette's Syndrome, a neurological disease, with no cure. With unbelievable love and patience, much like Sally Fields in Forest Gump, she supports and encourages her son to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher.

Brad goes through a tough time that demonstrates the ignorance of supposedly educated human beings as he interviews over and over for jobs in the education field. He has all the credentials from his studies - he needs a break.

The film nicely weaves back and forth between the young Brad dealing with people not accepting him then, versus adults not accepting him as he's an adult. I can only imagine how frustrating this must have been.

The movie also weaves in a complicated father/son relationship, nicely delivered by Treat Williams, a very strong performance.

The ending will have you cheering, so yes, Hallmark movies are sappy. But this one will give you a nice warm heart. It's a perfect holiday movie to pick up your spirit and give you hope for a better world.

See Front of the Class - you will enjoy it!

one word to describe it. Wow.

Front of the class is about the true story of a kid with tourettes who's lifelong goal is to become a teacher but has to overcome his obstacles with tourettes. with a dad that never accepted him as a son, kids who don't know anything about the desease and all the things in between but what made this movie great was the determination to not only people with tourettes or a disability but people who dog you by saying your no good for this or you will never amount to anything. the movie has good acting and the determination that goes along with the movie and the cast is top notch. this movie has heart, and with a guy that has tourette syndrome, i could relate and it kept me keeping all hope going and pursue my dreams. defiantly worth a watch if your curious about tourettes, or just a great drama that sucks you in.

10/10. HIGHLY recommended.

In this fact-based story, Brad Cohen has Tourette's Syndrome. This means he makes noises involuntarily, even in places like school, where he would be expected to behave.

Early in the movie, with James Wolk narrating, we first see Brad as a child in St. Louis, played by Dominic Scott Kay. Brad is picked on by other children and told to behave by his teachers. Since he can't control himself, he is constantly being sent to the principal. His father Norman (Treat Williams) has divorced his mother and still believes Brad should work harder to control his actions. So mother Ellen (Patricia Heaton) must raise Brad and his brother Jeff (Charles Wyson) pretty much on her own. Ellen does research and finds out there is a name for Brad's condition, but no cure. The one thing Brad can do that pleases his father is play baseball, where rude noises are tolerated.

For the first part of the movie, the scenes of Brad's childhood alternate with those of the adult Brad, played by Wolk, who is living with a roommate Ron (not a real person, I found out, but a composite of several friends) and trying unsuccessfully to get a job as a second grade teacher in Atlanta, where his father runs a construction business. Norman wants Brad to work for him, but Brad is determined to prove he can make it as a teacher.

Young Brad finally finds a school that will accept him. The actions of Principal Myer inspire him not to give up, and he is determined to be a teacher unlike those who mistreated him.

But finding that job won't be easy. Though Brad demonstrates a great deal of confidence and determination and has a winning personality, and even though he succeeded as a student teacher. No one wants to take a chance on him. But Brad pushes harder, even as financial considerations force him to work for his father--doing the dirty work on job sites. Finally, Brad hears from Mountain View Elementary. They actually want him! Jim Ovbey (Joe Chrest) is the principal, and Hilarie Straka (Dianne Butler, who reminds me of Patricia Routledge in appearance) is the assistant principal who actually hired him. Susan Scott (Helen Ingebritsen) is his mentor.

But it still won't be easy to get through the first year. Some parents are uncomfortable with him. There are students with problems, but Brad has the ability to deal with those. After all, he too was a problem student, and he learned from his disability.

Will he succeed? Well, if he didn't, would you be watching this?

Oh, Brad also wants to have relationships with women. Can he do that too? What do you think?

I predict an Emmy nomination for James Wolk. It's not just that he effectively shows Brad's disability, or that he seamlessly integrates it into what seem he makes like normal conversation. He shows a very confident, very determined, easily likable man, in a way that would have made his performance a winner even if Brad had been like most of us. And he is an excellent teacher and loved by his students, who are also effectively portrayed.

Patricia Heaton does a very good job, partly because I didn't even know who he was. I know her mainly from "Back to You" and clips of "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Mike Pniewski has only a few lines, but as the principal who changed Brad's life, he is outstanding.

Sarah Drew does a very good job as Nancy, the girl who accepts Brad as he is and may go on to be more than just a girlfriend.

I only have one criticism. Does Brad really make those noises THAT often in real life? He says it's mainly when he's nervous, but I think the writers could have cut back a little when he wasn't.

This is definitely worthy of the name Hallmark Hall of Fame.

I was looking for other movies that Dominic Scott Kay had done and stumbled on this one and I bought it and then I remembered seeing advertisement for its airing, but sadly never watched it.

This was the best movie I have ever seen and have never heard of Tourett's Syndrome. the acting was superb from everyone even to the little kids. Jimmy was great and really looks like an older Dominic. We loved Dominic in the Santa movies and on NCIS as the boy scout.

I will only support the Tourette cause, I hope the real Brad Cohen stays happy and is a true role model for anyone with disabilities.

I hope you will do a follow-up movie. I would like to see more from Jimmy and of course Dominic.

I came home from work today, switched on my TV and randomly put a film on, and it happened to be this, and i was instantly drawn to it! this genre of films usually doesn't get me interested but the main actor, was fantastic, the adult version of Brad Cohen was excellent in his role! and you instantly liked him,the film develops well and you get to know the characters quickly and efficiently. I also loved the relationship problem between brad and his dad, just to make you feel even more sympathetic towards brad. There are some sad scenes that can make you upset, but there are superb scenes which have you laughing! i would highly recommend this film! 10/10

Yes, the film is a bit corny and goody-goody, and yes, it does resemble a Disney production. But in the end, it will make you a better person for having seen and understanding it. Tourette's Syndrome is not a joke as it is portrayed insensitively by South Part and Cartman; it is an incurable, miserable, handicap that requires an extremely resilient personality to withstand. Brad Cohen was that type of person; one who fought "his companion" tooth and nail for his entire young life. If you can't get inspired by this film, then there is probably very little in life that will ever inspire you. Like the films The Miracle Worker and My Left Foot, it is a story about beating overwhelming odds to gain entry into that most common of all societies; the every-day person of the work world. It is amazing what we all take for granted. After seeing this film, you might appreciate what you have in life a little bit more.

As long as there is hope in the heart and faith has been able to actively face the suffering of the people are not miserable ah, do not give up lightly, you will eventually thank that has worked hard for their own! the most lucky dog. will they be people like Brad may appear in different forms in our lives and they need our understanding. Everyone wants to be treated equally, Brad explains that these actions are unintentional and beyond their control, then we need to understand and tolerate him.

Both "The King's Speech" and "Front of the Class" are centered around speech disabilities. The former around stammering and latter around tourette syndrome. I loved King's Speech. Especially in terms of acting, It is powerhouse but I loved this movie even more. It is much more realistic, and without the big obvious dramatic moments that are present in King's Speech.

Nothing is represented as a do or die situation and there is a strong undercurrent of humor throughout. While tourette has a big affect on anybody's life, the main protagonist Brad Cohen is an elementary school teacher which really complicates things.

A very inspiring story, in a lot of different ways. Whether it is the reason why he chose to teach, or his interviews for the job, or his interactions with his students, everything about the movie is humorous, touching and sublime all together at the same time. This movie remained with me for days.

P.S. I know that Hallmark has a reputation for making sappy films but I can assure you that this is not like that.

I don't normally write reviews, I was not planning to write one for this. But after watching this a few days back, I couldn't help but write,this by far is one of the most inspirational movie you will see. I just loved the smiling face of our hero, whatever happens with him he has that smile and he has his companion. I would recommend everyone to watch this movie at least once, if possible more than once.

I am not going to dwell into the nitty gritty of acting or directing, because i found everything coming together in the movie. Best thing i felt was that it was all based on true story, it welled up my eyes and i was crying my hearts out all through out this movie

i have been checking IMDb since a long time and i am a member too. matrix was on number 1 in my favorite movie list for 4 years and now its fight club and i always suggested my friends and everyone to watch those. i always wanted to review them on IMDb but just kept thinking what to write and now i am writing my 1st review here for front of the class and its so easy because you know what there is simply nothing you cant like except you are not in a right mood and so many thing from acting, direction to simplicity in story and attachment we develop with character that you like in this movie.

its an awesome feel good inspirational movie for everyone and perfect for those who are depressed in their lives. my gift for all my friends on their birthdays and to those who are reading this review and planning to watch.

genuinely recommended.

The actor is so believable that you would belive he has Tourette's. Amazing movie, moves you in lot of ways.

I liked this movie and recommend it cause it shows that no obstacle can stop us to achieve our dreams. For Cohen, the dream is to become a teacher, and for me, it could be any other dream. This story teaches me to persist and never give up. It's a beautiful motivation story and at every step that Cohen walks, in his trials and (a lot of) failures we can reflect and question ourselves: How strong and persistent we are in the pursuits of our goals?

Front of the Class is the inspirational story of Brad Cohen, a man who does not let life's challenges get in the way of his dreams. Brad Cohen has Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder that makes him twitch and make noises constantly. As a young boy, he was made fun of and put down by his classmates and teachers but decided to grow from everything he had endured. Despite all the bullying he endured during his childhood and the trouble he went through with his father, Cohen was determined to live a normal life. He maintained a positive outlook. He decided that when he grew up he was going to be a teacher who would encourage all students and show them that you can do whatever you put your mind to. As an aspiring teacher, I found this movie to be extremely motivational. Brad Cohen found ways to learn and grow from every experience he had. He teaches life lessons to students when they don't even know they are learning the lessons and always finds a way to inspire. Brad shows students that no matter what difficulty they may have in life, they can always find a way to overcome it and be a better person because of it. As His unwavering determination and fiercely positive attitude conquered the difficulties he faced in school, in college, and while job hunting. Brad never stopped striving, and after twenty-four interviews, he landed his dream job: teaching grade school and nurturing all of his students as a positive, encouraging role model. Front of the Class is a very eye opening story. There are so many people in society who don't respect or accept others with disabilities or who are different, it is heart breaking. Brad's story made me realize how anyone can make the best out of any situation. He acknowledges that every person has their own problem or difficulty and tells everyone not to make excuses, to accept the challenges and to grow from the experiences. Never once does Brad blame anyone or anything for Tourette syndrome and is an incredibly strong human being because of it. He made me realize that everybody has obstacles in their life, but it is how a person responds to that obstacle that defines them. When I become a teacher, I want to make sure every student has the chance to learn, and be themselves. PS: if you are Ali A**r, i knew you would google it. you should reconsider trusting us

The story of Brad Cohen's determination to be a school teacher in spite of his Tourette's Syndrome.

I always have a problem with actors playing the part of someone with a handicap, I find it harder to relate to them than I would to someone with a real handicap. After the initial recognition of a handicap in someone, it fades away into the background as you get to know the person. With an actor playing a part it is somehow always in the way, no matter how well they play the role. For me this always spoils the enjoyment in such films, no matter how well they are made.

This film is no exception, there are some cheesy bits, but there is a lot of good acting from the whole cast. I will only pick out one for mention, Sarah Drew playing the girl friend not a very major role, but very well acted. She came through as a thinking, caring young American; like the sort of original founding Americans, full of ideals, spirit and hope for the future that we saw in John Adams.

There are some very moving moments, but overall it is an upbeat film. It was worthy of an 8 were it not for the distraction of the ticks, ironic as Jimmy Wolk has in fact portrayed just what was required; he shows frustration and anger but always with hope and exuberance shining through. It is really my fault that I find his performance distracting, as that was the whole point. I just feel that I would have enjoyed it more had Brad Cohen played himself.

JG

Hello, i didnt understood this, met a similar man in my life he was ill.... I like some acting too, this young women were pretty awesome, i liked it in general, cool stuff!!!

Front of the Class Front of the class is an inspirational dram movie from 2008. Director Peter Wener and producer Andrew Gottlieb bring to the screen the true story of Brad Cohn and his struggles with Tourette's, overcoming its challenges and achieving his dream of becoming a preschool teacher. The main actor James Wolk delivers exceptional and inspirational performance as Brad Cohn, Treat Williams and Patricia Heaton as Cohn's parents add to the beauty of this film. The story of Brad Cohn coupled with the cast's performance make this a must-see film for any ages that want inspiration. My first impression of the movie Front of Class is one of a heart feel movie. It did not have any household so I did not expect anything special that I would remember but it turn out to be one of my personal favourite movies. The main character going throw dissociation and finding people that will except him to become his best self. The movie represents Tourette's in a respectful manner and show the struggles and the person in the best way. This is a movie I would recommend to everybody.

The plot of Front of the Class is the story of Brad Cohn and his closest companion his Tourette's. Life is hard for Cohn when he finds out of his illness, but he goes throw dissociation to make it to his dream job a teacher. He is denied by thirdly school until one gives him a chance. He has one year to prove himself and he gives it his all and we get to ride rollercoaster. This is a movie that show throw all the hard things in life you can still make it to your dreams and make relationships.

In the movie we get to see how different people view Tourette's in Brad Cohn life. His Mother is very open to his closest companion and try's many ways to make his life easier and inspires him. On the other side Cohn father goes throw denial we see that in how he tries to not even acknowledge these problems. Brad teachers call him a troublemaker, but the movie kicks off when the principle sees the real Brad without the illness but his kindness. Many see him by only his Tourette, but many see him only as the kind man he is. The cast was perfect and brought the look and personality to life of each character. How the cast can make you feel though the movie in every scene like the disheartening moments and inspiration joyful scenes. It's clear that the movie and cast has heart for this true story bring it to life so well.

Near the start of the movie before we discover Cohn has Tourette's are coursing the noise. The movie shows off an amazing Cinematic technique in the first classroom moment. While the teacher is teaching Brad Cohn is made to sit at the back of the class. It shows no one see Brad as one of them they only see the thing they don't like. You can see the stress in him the second the shot starts. Lighting has a powerful moment when Brad has a great loss in his life the shad covers his head. Showing the pain on his life. The movie starts with a joyful song showing the children incense.

The movie Front of the class is one of the greatest and most underrated movies I have ever watch. I would recommend this movie to anyone. This is a 9/10 I could watch this movie over and over. The actors bring this movie to life.