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Michael Caine and the knockout Julie Walters deliver a pair of wonderful performances in this endearingly bittersweet tale of a boozily burnt-out professor's tutoring of (and subsequent tutoring by) a free-spirited cockney hairdresser determined to improve her lot in life. The basic plot won't exactly surprise anyone who's ever seen a movie before, but the ace cast (particularly Caine, who's rarely this subtle) continually finds new directions to spin off from the rather rote path. Although the end result is perhaps just a little too convinced of its own adorability to attain classic status, this remains a rarity in the genre--a feel-good film that earns its emotions honestly. A nice change of pace for director Lewis Gilbert, who is perhaps better known for his contributions to the James Bond series. --Andrew Wright
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In Educating Rita, Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine) is an alcoholic professor of literature headed for dire straits. Rita (Julie Walters) is a frustrated young housewife and hairdresser filled with wanderlust. When the two meet as student and teacher, no lecture hall can contain their attraction to one another. As Rita engages her teacher in a fuzzy romance, she matures and discovers a new side of herself, but in the end she must choose either her marriage or the magnetic Dr. Bryant. Educating Rita reunites director Lewis Gilbert with star Michael Caine, who also worked together in the 1966 drama "Alfie". Bryant's shortcomings as a drunk and a womaniser are detestable, yet Gilbert still allows viewers to empathise with his character--once again demonstrating that he is a master at both commanding the camera and at deconstructing the human heart.
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I am a great movie fan and a tough critic, but this is without doubt one of the best films I have ever seen. It is a real British classic. Julie Walters and Michael Caine produce excellent performances and a great on screen chemistry. Parts of the film made me howl with laughter. Julie Walters character is so witty and lovable. If you're any sort of movie fan then this is a film that you just HAVE to see!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Rita White (Julie Walters) is a spunky, 26-year old working class woman who wants to improve her lot. She enrolls in a special Open University class and meets with her tutor, Frank (Michael Caine) once a week to study great literature. Frank, who spends his days in an alcoholic haze, is at first intrigued and later enthralled with the outspoken Rita.
This is a wonderful showcase for the talented Julie Walters, who carries the film on her young and petite shoulders. She is dazzling and thoroughly likeable and every word spoken in her thick Liverpool accent rings honest and true. Caine lets her shine by downplaying Frank, who is hopelessly morose and more than a bit lazy. Both actors were rightly nominated for best acting Oscars.
The inevitable transformation/ improvement of both characters is sweet and uplifting without being overly-sentimental. Walters, best known these days as the matronly Mrs. Weasley, is quite young and attractive and lights up the screen with her charisma. Recommended.
This is a wonderful showcase for the talented Julie Walters, who carries the film on her young and petite shoulders. She is dazzling and thoroughly likeable and every word spoken in her thick Liverpool accent rings honest and true. Caine lets her shine by downplaying Frank, who is hopelessly morose and more than a bit lazy. Both actors were rightly nominated for best acting Oscars.
The inevitable transformation/ improvement of both characters is sweet and uplifting without being overly-sentimental. Walters, best known these days as the matronly Mrs. Weasley, is quite young and attractive and lights up the screen with her charisma. Recommended.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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An incredible love story where the two main characters never kiss. They love each other in different ways. It's also a tragedy. One of the characters has a fatal flaw, and you can see throughout the movie how the flaw will keep him from what he wants. He wants many things. Poetry. Love. Youth. Hope. The movie is also about choice, and about life. It is a laugh-out-loud comedy too. You Must See This Movie! What the heck. Just go ahead and buy it, like I did. It's well worth it.
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EDucating Rita
HAH! An all time classic , she could have done it on the radio .. loved it.Thanks arrived on time and in good order .:)
Published 1 month ago by jj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good.
Very good film, it was recommended to me and I really enjoyed it. Worth a watch. Old but not out of date.
Published 2 months ago by Alison
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Love it
If you love good English comedy then this is for you. Julie Walters and Michael Caine are hilarious. Well worth watching. Excellent value too
Published 2 months ago by Janine
2.0 out of 5 stars
Is it just me....
I seem to be missing something here.The two stars go to Caine and Walters, of course, but this is paper-thin stuff at best. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Timbo
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Hilarious!
I never saw this when it first came out but heartily recommend it. Fascinating story of 'Rita' who wants to better herself and finds herself no longer fitting into the social... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. J. Kane
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very pleased
this was a good purchase,.....not really interested in adding more words ....there should not be an obligation after paying for an item
Published 3 months ago by Thomas Hickey
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In my top ten
This film is a classic. Brilliant acting from Michael Caine and Julie Walters and a great storyline. Its worth having so it can be brought out and watched on rainy winter evenings
Published 3 months ago by Ripcord
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Entertainment
I am building a collection of DVDs that focus on life and do not contain fortuitous violence and this is one of them.
Published 4 months ago by Oyster
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a must see
The two actors give a fantastic performance of this truly classic play a must see, even if a dated still relavent to a contemporary audience
Published 4 months ago by jill cronshaw
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Educating Rita DVD
The DVD's are a present for a spanish friend. who is learning englishat University. I have not therefore opened it and viewed it.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs S V Anderson
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