Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Roseanne G — 11 Aug 2007

My mum made me watch it, but I ended up really enjoying it.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Roseanne G on 11 Aug 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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One of the finest films of the ’80s, a high point for Caine, Walters and Gilbert and a movie I think about all the time because it literally…

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By Natalie O (239) on 20 Aug 2010

Finally I watched this film and I sure wasn`t disappointed. Julie Walters is amazing. You really feel that her character grows…

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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 Todd G (322) on 17 Aug 2010

A 5-star film with a great cast. Walters and Caine are wonderful in this top-notch flick…

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By Nigel K (93) on 14 Sep 2015

A nice showcase for the always delightful Michael Caine and Julie Waters but felt too stagey as it is based on a play…

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By Richard B (1,390) on 10 Jul 2010

Could be Caine's best (and least mannered) role ever…

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By Missy A (14) on 14 May 2011

My favorite film. Inspired me to return to school…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 04 Feb 2013

An alcoholic literature college professor becomes the tutor of a frustrated housewife filled with a desire to learn…

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By Sandra A (250) on 20 Sep 2012

Julie Walters and Michael Caine are brilliant, really have their characters in depth and funny. Story is unique and unpredictable…

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By Luis G (526) on 14 Jul 2012

Educating Rita is a great character study film that involves a typical role reversal and its a simple but charming sensation…

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