Review of Educating Rita (1983) by James H — 24 Aug 2008

Memorable performances from Caine and the faultless Julie Walters!

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by James H on 24 Aug 2008.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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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 John O (1,007) on 19 Mar 2013

We watched this in my English class. Didn't really like the play or the film but they were both alright…

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By Dan P (806) on 25 Aug 2011

Julie Walters was fabulous as Rita. I found this movie so inspirational I wen't back to school ha ha…

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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 Maja M (18) on 18 Aug 2011

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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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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 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 Missy A (14) on 14 May 2011

My favorite film. Inspired me to return to school…

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By Arthur P (325) on 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…

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