Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Debbie L — 01 Feb 2011

Rita inspired me to go back to school. :).

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Debbie L on 01 Feb 2011.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By Edith N (976) on 02 May 2013

Great little movie... but I feel it would of been better if reversed... educating a shit faced caine…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 18 Jun 2010

Rita: I don't often get the chance to talk to someone like you. Dr. Frank Bryant: I'm honored you chose me…

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By Maggie S (133) on 25 Apr 2011

The film was made in the '80s so it's a bit too old-fashioned, in that it's a bit cliched (especially the music…

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By Kok Hoong F (82) on 02 Sep 2012

Viewed on 21/6/04 (Mon) Educating Rita's script and two leads were making rounds at the Oscars, Golden Globes and BAFTA back in 1984…

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By Barry T (888) on 09 Feb 2011

This is one of those movies that motivates me to be a better person, no matter where I am in life…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 28 Sep 2011

Pretty good film starring Julie Walters (in her debut) as a young and spirited wife who wants to be educated in literature and asks Michael…

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By John B (4,244) on 06 Aug 2013

Call this the poor man's Pygmalion. Michael Caine and Julie Walters don't do anything offensive but nor do they particularly soar…

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By James M (2,946) on 20 Jul 2010

An astounding debut from Julie Walters, but the real marvel here is Michael Caine with his career best performance (yes, better than Alfie…

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By Adam B (2,189) on 05 Jul 2010

Starts to get less interesting as it's get further into the story, but that could just be down to the fact that I've read it before…

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By Lasttimeisaw (246) on 17 Sep 2014

It is not a British version of MY FAIR LADY (1964, 6/10), EDUCATING RITA goes a bit higher than that, it is about how literature can improve…

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