Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Eddie B — 26 Feb 2008

Inspirational but very funny film also, julie walters brilliant comedian, great timing..

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Eddie B on 26 Feb 2008.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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Remember having to read this for English GCSEs Exams, remember having to read the book several times and watching the movie, never bloody understood…

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

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By Maggie S (133) on 25 Apr 2011

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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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 Lasttimeisaw (246) on 17 Sep 2014

It is not a British version of MY FAIR LADY (1964, 6/10), EDUCATING RITA goes a bit higher than that, it is about how literature can improve…

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Viewed on 21/6/04 (Mon) Educating Rita's script and two leads were making rounds at the Oscars, Golden Globes and BAFTA back in 1984…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 17 Jul 2011

A film that has received a lot of praise over the year's and I can see why...it's a terrific film…

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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 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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