Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Elizabeth K — 05 Aug 2007

An absolute magnificent acting from Julie Walters!

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Elizabeth K on 05 Aug 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gordon B (705) on 02 Nov 2012

Well-acted, well-written and a well-constructed mixture of comedy and drama, Educating Rita benefits strongly from the performances of Michael…

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By John B (4,244) on 06 Aug 2013

Call this the poor man's Pygmalion. Michael Caine and Julie Walters don't do anything offensive but nor do they particularly soar…

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By Les E (496) on 07 Nov 2013

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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 Sachen O (5) on 13 Aug 2018

Pros - 1) The first meeting between Frank and Rita is filled with funny & witty dialogues…

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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 Richard B (1,390) on 10 Jul 2010

Could be Caine's best (and least mannered) role ever…

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By Adrienne L (425) on 25 Apr 2011

I can't stress how much I enjoyed this movie about a simple young woman (Julie Walters) who wants to better her life through education…

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By James M (2,946) on 20 Jul 2010

An astounding debut from Julie Walters, but the real marvel here is Michael Caine with his career best performance (yes, better than Alfie…

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