Review of Educating Rita (1983) by John B — 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. You watch it, shrug and carry on.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by John B on 06 Aug 2013.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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