Product: Educating Rita (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]
Rating: 5.0
A Rare Flawless Film
I am so delighted that they finally put this film on DVD. It is definitely a modern classic romantic comedy that reminds one of "My Fair Lady" only without the song and dance numbers. Amazon's synopsis covers the film adequately, so no need for me to run it down here.The cast is nothing less than brilliant and I don't think Michael Caine was ever better before or since and this film should have made a star out of Julie Walters; sadly, she mostly was cast as a supporting actress in her later films and just about disappeared entirely until her role in the Harry Potter films. She is a breath of fresh air and steals every scene she is in and that's even when up against the great Caine.The film is very bitter sweet and in spite of being labeled by most, including me, a romantic comedy, it is much more about self-discovery, finding independence, and the value of education. The film if funny in the right places and a real tear-jerker in others.You will not regret seeing this film. To this day it remains in my top 20 favorite films.