If the thought of a 28-year-old female amorously initiating an 18-year-old partner appeals to you, then I suppose you'll find something positive about this flick. An added element to the plot is that the weirdo older brother of the teen's dead best friend has a crush on "the teacher", who's husband is away much of the time, therefore, she feels neglected, in spite of the fact that she has a 'vette, an inboard boat, and an in-ground pool. (Must be a silver spoon somewhere - no "big deal" made about the spouse's success. Teachers - especially those who've been at it for only five years, or so - aren't paid enough to afford all that, are they? And this was 1974 - before the philosophy of bottomless debt, right?) In addition to this bit of illogicalness, some of the acting is a little uneven, particularly where (I'm assuming) the writing was "enhanced" by ad-libbing. Knowing all this, maybe you'll be better able to decide whether to check it out or pass it by.
Review of The Teacher
