Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Jacob S — 14 Mar 2012

Julie Walters is an acting goddess as always, and gives you one of the most lovable characters on screen, even warming the heart of troubled Michael Caine. Brilliant.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Jacob S on 14 Mar 2012.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By Edith N (976) on 02 May 2013

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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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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 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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