Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Cath O — 23 Jan 2007

Julie Walters rocks, and Michael Caine is brilliant.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Cath O on 23 Jan 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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

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By Jacob S (752) on 14 Mar 2012

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By Debbie L (55) on 01 Feb 2011

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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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By Sandra A (250) on 20 Sep 2012

Julie Walters and Michael Caine are brilliant, really have their characters in depth and funny. Story is unique and unpredictable…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 18 Jun 2010

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