Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Julie P — 24 Aug 2007

This is a great film... Comical, Quirky, Cute, intelligent.... Great film! One you could watch again and again!

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Julie P on 24 Aug 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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