Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Helen C — 29 Mar 2008

I love this movie. The pygmalion-theme. The differences between being educated and being spontaneous. Wauw. I love it.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Helen C on 29 Mar 2008.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By John O (1,007) on 19 Mar 2013

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