Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Kieran S — 23 Dec 2009

If it wasn't for these two talented performers, this film would be boring and depressing.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Kieran S on 23 Dec 2009.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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The intimacy of the play is ruined by the film's worthless expansion of it's world (who cares about anyone else except for Rita and Frank…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Jan 2011

WOW! Incredible film and so watchable. I recommend this to anyone who just wants a good laugh and maybe a cry…

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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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By Sachen O (5) on 13 Aug 2018

Pros - 1) The first meeting between Frank and Rita is filled with funny & witty dialogues…

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By Beverly D (10) on 19 Nov 2010

Very witty and the twist at the end was refreshing…

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By Maja M (18) on 18 Aug 2011

Delightful and charming! A wonderful character story…

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By Debbie L (55) on 01 Feb 2011

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

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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 Stefán Birgir S (309) on 25 Jun 2010

Based on the great play, and has masterful performances by both Walters and Caine (both nominated for an Oscar)…

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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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