An Education

An Education is a very decently filmed and excellently acted movie, but with a plot that ends where a truly memorable film would just be getting started. For example, Fish Tank uses a similar premise as just one of the multiple elements of a more complex and more emotionally rich and thought-provoking narrative. (31/03/2010)

An Education gives us a glimpse of England through the eyes of artists who, to be honest, didn't really grab my attention. The film portrays a slice of life, but after an intriguing start, it quickly loses momentum and gets pretty boring. What keeps it afloat are the performances and the charm of Paris. (05/03/2012)

One of a category of films that tell the story of the clash of two characters from de facto different worlds or backgrounds, and that follow the gradual "awakening" of the more conservative half to a kind of social revolt and liberation of spirit. There are, of course, many similar works on the subject of whether to sacrifice education and a bourgeois orientation for the sake of animalistic love and passion. Britain's An Education doesn't come up with anything new in this regard, and the viewer is able to observe the main character's slight doubts, her need to justify to the authorities the way of life she has chosen, and why she can no longer be part of "the right thing". I won't say too much about the ending, I just think that the filmmakers wanted to surprise (and maybe even slightly shock), whereas they unfortunately did not refrain from a few logical inaccuracies. But the overall impression is good (hence the three stars), the visuals are very good, and Carey Mulligan is adorable. :)) It's actually such a seemingly deep story with a hell of a shallow payoff. (21/08/2012)

The story of a young girl who discovers what is really important in her life. Or maybe she doesn't find out, but thinks she has found out at the end of the film, even though anything can follow. Excellent performances by the actors, where they fit together wonderfully, but surprisingly, Alfred Molina impressed me the most, as he can knock you out with just one scene. (08/06/2016)

Nick Hornby can write anything and I will like it. And I didn't expect him to write a screenplay for a film adaptation of a book that he didn't create himself. But his handwriting is especially evident in some excellent dialogues. Carrey Mulligan is a very special actress for me, whom I am not able to either like or dislike. However, she fit perfectly into this role. Alfred Molina shines in a supporting role. Damn good British film that I inexplicably overlooked for a long time. (26/07/2014)