Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Sven-Eric S — 12 Sep 2007

Quite the classic. Fantastic performances leap the great dialogues of the screen.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Sven-Eric S on 12 Sep 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stefán Birgir S (309) on 25 Jun 2010

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By Michael T (3,420) on 14 Sep 2011

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By Will D (958) on 05 Feb 2012

Another Great British Film. HORRIBLE MUSIC…

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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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By Debbie L (55) on 01 Feb 2011

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

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By Alex W (1,471) on 10 Jan 2014

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 Nigel K (93) on 14 Sep 2015

A nice showcase for the always delightful Michael Caine and Julie Waters but felt too stagey as it is based on a play…

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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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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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