Product: Educating Rita (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]
Rating: 4.0
Delightfully Poignant
I believe in the power of education to change people, so as a university professor myself, this is one of my favorite films. Michael Caine, one of the most prolific actors of our time, and Julie Walters both provide memorable performances. And there are wonderful nuances in this film. Notice, for example, how Rita (Walters) has trouble with the door handle as she tries to enter Frank's (Caine's) office the first time. Others have pointed out some of the technological shortcomings on this DVD, but the heartwarming content overshadows any of these non-fatal flaws and makes it a winner nonetheless.