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An Education

An Education

2009
Drama
1h 40m
A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.

Directed by:

Lone Scherfig

Screenwriter:

Nick Hornby, Lynn Barber

Starring:

Cara Seymour, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Cooper, Sally Hawkins, Matthew Beard, Carey Mulligan, William Melling, Ellie Kendrick

Genre:

Drama

Country:

UK

Languages:

English, French
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An Education

2009
Drama
1h 40m
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chiefgchiefg
Rated 11 Jan 2010
25
8th
Not a single second went by where I didn't want to smack Mulligan's character upside-down. Look at me! I'm a stereotypical template of an uppity indie wannabe whose tomboish demeanor stands in stark contrast to her vastly superior intellect! I'm sooo existentialist, I end every sentence with a french bonmot to set myself apart from the disgusting bourgeoise! ARGHGHGHGH
Rated 11 Jan 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 Dec 2009
4
13th
Some noteworthy performances (Molina in an hilarious turn and a charming Mulligan who's bound to get some recognition) don't make up for what's to me the least challenging movie of the year, one that brings nothing new to the table.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 30 Mar 2010
5
42nd
I was enjoying this film and thought it was quite well made, however, the last 20 minutes or so left a sour taste in my mouth. Tacked on narration right at the end saying nothing of value along with a reveal that doesn't jump in with both feet make this a climactic mess. Carey Mulligan remained excellent though at times you would hate her character. Just okay.
Rated 30 Mar 2010
constantineconstantine
Rated 04 Jan 2010
79
70th
If you ask me if Carey Mulligan has a specific top moment when she shines in her role, i can't say there is one. Though, from the beginning she doesn't just deliver a delight performance but also she carries the whole movie by herself. Alfred Molina is quite good in his supporting role. Special attention to Rosamund Pike please, cause eventhough her part is so small, she delivers a non-caricaturized superb performance. I enjoyed Scherfig's coming-of-age drama but ending was too bright for me.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 16 Dec 2009
2
14th
A not-unpleasant experience with a real good leading performance from Carey Mulligan, who definitely has a bright career ahead of her. That said, I'm genuinely mystified where all the best-of-the-year awards season hype is coming from. It's cute but it's as lightweight as anything I've seen all year and there's nothing even slightly creative or memorable about it.
Rated 16 Dec 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 03 Jan 2010
74
40th
It was never great but most of it was well constructed light social commentary. There were good performances, pretty shots and an enjoyable tone. Everything was really hurried towards an ending that was unearned, but still it was mostly good.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 01 Jan 2010
2
21st
Pretty awful ending to a not very good movie. Sarsgaard was miscast and Hornby didn't know where to go at the end so he just played it safe and gave an incredibly predictable reveal. But hey, it all works out in the end! I just watched it and can barely remember anything, a bad sign.
Rated 01 Jan 2010
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 31 Dec 2009
80
78th
A coming-of-age drama that avoids all the pitfalls that plague most coming-of-age dramas. This film could have been just another "young girl who finally grows up" movie but instead it's so much more. What we get is a refreshingly realistic and well-rounded character study of a smart but still quite naive young girl superbly portrayed by the film's breakout star, Carey Mulligan.
Rated 31 Dec 2009
sundaygirlsundaygirl
Rated 24 Dec 2010
45
15th
I enjoyed this film to a point. But I found the ending quite offensive which ruined the film for me. Carey Mulligan is very likeable though. I always knew she was going to be a star ever since she starred in a Doctor Who episode back in 2007.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 19 Jul 2010
82
85th
A refreshing type of teen movie which revolves around a fine schoolgirl performance from the very promising Carey Mulligan, aided by the director's intense focus and obvious affection for all the little details of props, costumes and locations which go into bringing 60s London alive. A splendid-looking film with interesting characters, its story is good for 60-70 minutes with a slightly anticlimactic final act. With a different ending this could have been among a vintage year's best films.
Rated 19 Jul 2010
boyd_crowderBoyd Crowder
Rated 11 Mar 2010
78
50th
please try the last third again.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 17 Jan 2010
18
4th
The title refers to the fact that watching this is as boring and tedious as going through grade school again. The message is "Stay in school, kids!", but do the filmmakers really expect to appeal to a younger crowd? Maybe it was acceptable in 60s London (a horribly drab place according to this movie), but a guy in his 30s seducing a 16 year old just comes off as an uncharismatic sleazeball. And despite Mulligan's naive decision, she remained a privileged white girl with no repercussions! Awful.
Rated 17 Jan 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 29 Dec 2009
64
14th
Yeah, I guess this is a pretty good coming-of-age story. Mulligan and Molina carry it, that's for sure. I suppose the first hour was something I really enjoyed, but as it neared the ending it felt more and more like an after school special chock full of cliche and all that sort of tripe.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 24 Nov 2009
70
22nd
Competently made, but I found it terribly uninteresting. The last minute (Quite literally) is awful.
Rated 24 Nov 2009
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 23 Nov 2009
50
48th
Quite good until the last third, when it becomes a montage-laden, moralistic cautionary tale -- but for sixteen-year-old girls being courted by Peter Sarsgaard, perhaps essential viewing.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
pompousasspompousass
Rated 11 Nov 2009
60
85th
The foreseeable end is a bit of a slog, but the film in the early stages is very good on the pretensions of intelligent youth, and very good on the heady intoxication of growing up fast. Sarsgaard's British accent is hit-and-miss; and the prim schoolmarm of Williams, a beauty disguised in eyeglasses and pulled-back hair, is strictly stock; and the comic portraits of the heroine's hidebound dad, a same-aged fumbling suitor, and a blond bimbo (Molina, Beard, Pike, in order) are sharp but narrow.
Rated 11 Nov 2009
bownBown
Rated 02 Nov 2009
87
84th
Witty and whimsical, charming and callous, sensational and sinister. Mulligan is an absolute revelation, the screenplay is well-paced and funny, and Scherfig manages to add her usual heart into what could potentially be a very bleak story. One of the year's best.
Rated 02 Nov 2009
jackdurdenJackDurden
Rated 25 Oct 2009
8
71st
Fantastic performances from Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard, and a simple story with great meaning and ideas behind growing up, ambition, love, deception, and loss of innocence.
Rated 25 Oct 2009
nobambanobamba
Rated 28 Oct 2020
70
76th
Nice coming-of-age movie with some morality. Raises some thoughts about the benefits of higher ed in her situation. I did not like the ending at all (not the twist but the part when she gets into Oxford after all). I would have liked some more build-up to the married reveal as well. Good bit players in Molina, Pike, and Hawkins. Delightful characters and excellent '60s setting. Fav scene: Mulligan trying to one-up Olivia Williams initially in the classroom.
Rated 28 Oct 2020
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 02 Jan 2015
70
72nd
A remarkably good coming-of-age tale set in 60s London just before it started to swing. As a Brit used to seeing Mulligan in adult roles, her portrayal of a young girl caught up in a new world view was captivating. She perfectly captured the spirit of of a smart but confused teenager cauught up in a world she wasn't prepared for. Towards the end the story lurches into melodrama, but it never fails to provide an insight into how life was back in the 60s.
Rated 02 Jan 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 06 Aug 2013
71
87th
Some seem to take umbrage with the ending, likening it to a morality tale or an after-school special, but it didn't come off to me that way. I saw it more of her character's thesis/antithesis/synthesis. The film is all about catching Carey Mulligan's character's growth, and the perspectives the film offers (through its excellent direction) are deliberately subjective and naive, resulting in more emotional sway and character study. A simple, yet charming and brilliantly told coming-of-age story.
Rated 06 Aug 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Jul 2012
94
98th
Has Carey Mulligan ever been more delightful in a movie?
Rated 09 Jul 2012
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 14 Nov 2011
15
5th
So the moral of the story is if you are a teenage girl, don't trust middle-aged men that clearly want to bang you? Wow I feel so educated about the subject. I had no idea how lacking I was on this topic. Once you make it though the British accents, its shallow and stupid. Carey Mulligan's charm was the only decent part. This was nothing more than Oscar bait that put emphasis on doing things technically correct, but missing the true essence of what makes a good movie. I fucking hate this movie.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
overratedoverrated
Rated 04 Sep 2011
35
27th
Nthing those reviews about the unbelievability of the parents' naivete and the fact that there were basically no consequences to anything. 30 year old guy hitting on a 16 year old isn't a coming of age story, it's equal parts creepy and stupid.
Rated 04 Sep 2011
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 16 May 2011
71
69th
Reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Lisa meets the College kids and then stabs them with knives. WTFSARSGAARD?
Rated 16 May 2011
berni89Berni89
Rated 17 Mar 2011
65
6th
One moral concept is worse then the other...
Rated 17 Mar 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 07 Oct 2010
3
45th
A very polished and delightful presentation of an unfortunately formulaic premise. I had a lot of fun watching this, but the last half hour had me reevaluating how I actually felt about it. Even if I disagree with some of its choices, it's still fun and funny.
Rated 07 Oct 2010
neonmanNeonman
Rated 01 Oct 2010
52
8th
I'll admit that I was pretty engaged by this film as it was superbly written and has some great performances from a terrific ensemble cast and despite gender differences, I totally related to Carey Mulligan's character. Which made it all the more disappointing when the ending came and really ruined it for me. It's basically a film version of being lectured about education and the upper class system by your eldest aunt.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
icarusIcarus
Rated 10 Jul 2010
60
26th
Disappointing. I just never bought the extreme naivete of the parents, which is crucial to making this story work. I also felt the film was entirely sympathetic with the girl, where it actually needed some distance from her. Some of the compositions were nicely done, a few edits intuitive, Mulligan has a nice turn, and Molina at least makes his character interesting to watch, but overall, I am pretty underwhelmed by what I hoped would be a better film because of Scherfig's involvement.
Rated 10 Jul 2010
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 19 Apr 2010
60
50th
Carey Mulligan is brilliant but the film itself nothing too spectacular. The ending is such a downfall that it pulls the rug underneath the viewer with a hasty, all-too-easy solution.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 22 Mar 2010
63
67th
Carey Mulligan pulls a great Hepburn-esque performance as a pretentious yet naive girl. Cinematography is real good, stylistically it reminded me of The Brothers Bloom, with all those nice costumes and locations. The film is funny and charming, but the story is far from original. Flow of cliche feminism, and elementary school existentialism is a bit worrying, but the unimaginative and uneventful conclusion is what really brings this film down.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
snakefood89SNAKEFOOD89
Rated 15 Mar 2010
80
43rd
The ending ruined this film.. Also no specific point was made as to why Carey Mulligan should continue with school, I mean the 'glass ceiling' was still in place why continue to learn? To become a teacher or first rate secretary? Fortunately she was young enough to live into the years in which that ceiling would slowly come apart and benefit from that..But come on Hornby this was weak, everything fell apart at the end! Bad show ole' chap
Rated 15 Mar 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 10 Mar 2010
60
50th
Caricatures and old plot points. But Mulligan is one to watch.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 01 Mar 2010
81
26th
midterm:B final:C 6th form final grade: C (Passing without distinction).
Rated 01 Mar 2010
caimancaiman
Rated 25 Feb 2010
87
85th
A highly entertaining movie with interesting characters and great performances. I especially loved Alfred Molina as the good-intentioned, seemingly wise, but short-sighted father. The story was simple, but it was told with such clarity and precision that it left an impression on me. This is a "feel good romantic movie" that is actually intelligent and technically adept.
Rated 25 Feb 2010
duderDuder
Rated 22 Feb 2010
60
40th
The movie was going soooooooo good until the final (disastrous) 10 mins. The final act of the film was so bad that I was shocked. Why hurry so much and ruin this great movie? I was really disappointed. But it was really good to see Sarsgaard finally acting and showing some talent. Yes, I don't like him very much.
Rated 22 Feb 2010
prowlerprowler
Rated 15 Feb 2010
24
19th
People saying the ending was rushed? Honestly, if they're going to end it this way I'd rather they do it quick.
Rated 15 Feb 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 15 Feb 2010
74
63rd
"An Education" is a light drama that goes exactly where you know it will go. Carey Mulligan, well deserving of her Oscar nomination, scores huge with her role, and everything else is adequate. The movies depicts its era well, but "An Education" doesn't feel like a Best Picture nominee. It's another coming-of-age tale, and it's fine and all, but it's not as great as it has been hailed outside of Mulligan's performance.
Rated 15 Feb 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 04 Feb 2010
84
81st
Quite enjoyable. Well-rounded characters, a smart, witty script, some social commentary without ever rubbing your nose in it, and an intruiging situation. Nice performances all around too... Molina and Sarsgaard are always good, and young Carey Mulligan in the lead is bright and charming (though perhaps a bit too much so for a teenager). The ending wraps things a little too neatly, but I didn't mind that so much.
Rated 04 Feb 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 25 Jan 2010
5
12th
Crap. We have quite a smorgasbord here. A 16 yr old girl wooed by a shady 34 yr old guy who wants to take her virginity with a banana, her parents who actively encourage her to get into compromising situations with the said creepy guy because he is also very rich. The director who expects us to be awed by this "coming of age" bull crap where the girl and her family learn in the end its not such a hot idea to get screwed for expensive gifts. Avoid.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 12 Jan 2010
4
32nd
Thoroughly unremarkable.
Rated 12 Jan 2010
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 06 Jan 2010
78
42nd
Despite a fairly predictable and underwhelming ending, this is a pretty good film. Mulligan turns in a terrific performance, and it helps that she's surrounded by an equally talented cast.
Rated 06 Jan 2010
rossRoss
Rated 05 Jan 2010
70
71st
A strange decision to make Sarsgaard borderline retarded, thereby making the Mulligans attraction totally unbelievable, and a somewhat flat ending keeps it from true greatness.
Rated 05 Jan 2010
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 26 Dec 2009
40
24th
Shot smoothly, lacks on the delivery and that doesn't only go for the last 1/3.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
stainStain
Rated 21 Dec 2009
90
86th
Heaven knows the cinema is not short of coming-of-age stories. This one, however, is way above par. Captures *exactly* how it feels to be a bright young person who's tired of being virtuous, and how easily you can be seduced by somebody who's charming and just a wee bit naughty. (VOICE OF EXPERIENCE) _Legally Blonde_ was bullshit from start to finish. This movie has no bullshit in it whatsoever. You always hope that the critics can point you to something special. This is special enough
Rated 21 Dec 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 16 Nov 2009
75
42nd
Mulligan deserves her kudos despite playing the Molly Ringwald role (precocious & outspoken) in what amounts to little more than a highbrow John Hughes film. No 1's more insightful than she is as she questions ideas&values, leaving authority figures who should know better, speechless; while her dad's love is only matched by his cluelessness. 4tunately, a convenient discovery in a car sets her straight since most of the adults r so ineffectual they're unable2 explain the value of higher education
Rated 16 Nov 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 06 Nov 2009
84
78th
A charming little film that which really does a great job of living in the moment. Carey Mulligan is an absolute treat during every second of screen time, and of course, Peter Sarsgaard and Emma Thompson bring so much class and watchability to their roles. The film's only main flaw is that it may even be a bit too simplistic. There's only so many directions it can take us and end on. Highly recommended, nonetheless.
Rated 06 Nov 2009
kito1kito1
Rated 25 Sep 2022
50
24th
It wasn't bad, with some interest in the journey of the protagonist. However, it didn't leave on the right note, making it forgettable.
Rated 25 Sep 2022
benblaneybenblaney
Rated 13 Feb 2021
77
47th
Well-paced. Engaging. Elegant.
Rated 13 Feb 2021
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 20 Mar 2020
53
57th
Seen: 2.
Rated 20 Mar 2020
leavesLEAVES
Rated 21 Mar 2019
35
27th
Basic. Some fun camerawork at times, though, which is, bizarrely, more than you can say about most formulaic nonsense. I mean, why not? Why do you insist on being completely and thoroughly basic? But, still, this is pretty basic.
Rated 21 Mar 2019
moviesky08moviesky08
Rated 01 Mar 2019
75
61st
30.01.2019
Rated 01 Mar 2019
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 22 Sep 2018
64
35th
Soolderbfwithrichfriends/life+shegottachoosethisoroxford+dadokaywithitlol-whydidntijustprowlclubsinsteadofschool-cuzthenhewouldntwantyou+shesrightschooluselesstowomenbackthen+hesmarriedlol-kid+trieshard-getsintooxford
Rated 22 Sep 2018
anttirAnttiR
Rated 11 Aug 2018
74
24th
You expect something horrible to happen, and it happens. Too predictable. Has its moments though.
Rated 11 Aug 2018
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 11 Jul 2017
70
41st
An interesting and thought-provoking story, but I felt deeply uncomfortable the entire time. And not in a good way.
Rated 11 Jul 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
3
41st
Välspelad, välgjord och välsmord... väl smord. Historien är - trots att jag verkligen gillar Nick Hornby - väl simpel: Naiv tjej gör erfarenheter och blir kvinna. Egentligen tycker jag att Saarsgards äldre man är den mer intressanta karaktären. Hur får han sin tillvaro att gå ihop egentligen? Den yngre kvinnan är ganska helylle, trots sin kaxighet.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 17 Jul 2015
51
19th
Not bad but didn't particularly interest me - felt like I could see the big lessons a mile away, though that didn't stop me from enjoying the performances and direction and the great period costume and design it did make me wish I was watching those elements react to *anything* happening that I actually cared about. Alas!
Rated 17 Jul 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 17 Apr 2015
50
23rd
At no point in this movie did I care.
Rated 17 Apr 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 05 Mar 2015
85
85th
Carey Mulligan so, SO deserved that Oscar. I wouldn't begrudge Sandra Bullock her Oscar but for the fact that Carey Mulligan is just outstanding in this role; she really makes this film as good as it is.
Rated 05 Mar 2015
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 02 Aug 2014
69
78th
Excellent coming-of-age film set in early 1960s London (ie, pre Swinging London), with some great characters appearing but briefly, played by Olivia Williams, Rosamund Pike and Emma Thompson's Thatcher-like headmistress. There are a few things to quibble about, such as the extreme provinciality of Alfred Molina's well-spoken father, but then again Illinois-born Peter Sarsgaard's accent is a tour de force. Lovely.
Rated 02 Aug 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
84
79th
83.500
Rated 23 Mar 2014
couch_potatoCouch Potato
Rated 17 Jan 2014
70
30th
I remember enjoying it at the time, but I don't remember a lot about it. Did not leave a big impression.
Rated 17 Jan 2014
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 04 Jan 2014
3
30th
a bit better than i might have been expecting, though by the end certainly not as good as the start might have indicated, as by the time we get to the seventh monologue served on a platter by the rotary of characters we have to visit just one more time, i'm rather tired of its forced false wisdoms that were so tantalisingly absent for the rest of the film. but the drama itself was pretty okay.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
94
85th
Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's standout performance.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
aaasolankiaaasolanki
Rated 06 Nov 2013
74
36th
Expect BBC films to show movies with sensitive topics with polish and restraint that most other production studios won't. Carey Mulligan is outstanding in this movie. She almost reminded me of Ellen Page from Juno. A very well made movie, I must say. And the British-ness of it all actually lends some class and humour as well.
Rated 06 Nov 2013
mandymandy
Rated 04 Nov 2013
6
43rd
Stylish coming of age drama, which conveys a good sense of time and place. The actors reveal all their characters' flaws but still allow the viewer to feel warmth towards them
Rated 04 Nov 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 04 Nov 2013
93
89th
An outstanding portrait of coming-of-age gone wrong. Mulligan and Sarsgaard are so convincing, so believable, it's almost unreal. The characters are complex, the screenplay so cleverly metering out parcels of additional information; the climax is simultaneously inevitable and heart-wrenching, an absolute gut-punch. Beautiful.
Rated 04 Nov 2013
muteashesMuteAshes
Rated 27 Sep 2013
72
47th
The story was refreshing for me. It is impossible in China.
Rated 27 Sep 2013
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 29 Jun 2013
62
47th
The ending is rubbish, mainly because it turns what came before into a story about a young person whose utter capitulation to her gray, joyless, unimaginative, status conscious father is to thorough, she doesn't even realize how her spirit is crushed.
Rated 29 Jun 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
Oh hey, random buy, great film about love and not caring about the ages. Who saw that coming?
Rated 02 Jun 2013
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 25 Dec 2012
60
57th
Disappointed.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
80th
As she's being put through her Oxford-prep paces, Jenny complains about "ticking off boxes," and at times, this film seems to be doing just that: coming-of-age drama, check. Youthful illusions shattered, check. But as with first love, so with the movies: The right girl makes it all worthwhile.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
82
88th
* Casting, Acting : 9 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 9 * Naked Eye : 8
Rated 26 Oct 2012
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
3
73rd
Lacks real jeopardy but, much better than I imagined a conventional, dippy rich people coming of age drama would be.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
bolivarbolivar
Rated 24 Jun 2012
70
54th
pretty nice, light but entertaining for the most part. in the end the plot just doesnt work and it all left me a bit meh.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
obtiosovobtiosov
Rated 16 Jun 2012
40
6th
I should forget about this as soon as I can. Except for sweet Carey Mulligan.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
lovelyricha1lovelyricha1
Rated 26 May 2012
50
3rd
Could have been so much better.
Rated 26 May 2012
joeroxyjoeroxy
Rated 01 Feb 2012
65
37th
The life lesson taught in the end seemed a bit weird to me. I'm ok with the 'don't trust slimy 25 year older men' life lesson but in the end it's all about obeying your super-conservative father?
Rated 01 Feb 2012
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 26 Jan 2012
88
37th
nice try!
Rated 26 Jan 2012
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 23 Nov 2011
72
55th
On the one hand, it's full of great acting performances and the story is pretty compelling. On the other, the tone of the piece is incredibly confusing. I got to the end genuinely not knowing how I was supposed to feel about anything I'd just seen, which unsettled me to the point of not knowing if I actually enjoyed it. I think I did, but I'm not sure.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
72
64th
Two things here make it shine. One is the way early 60s England is presented, drab, grey and stiff-upper-lip, the perceived lack of any proper alternatives for young Jenny; she's bright, she's told she needs to go to Oxford... but what for? The other is Carey Mulligan, who's perfect in the lead role, constantly playing Jenny as just a little too big for her shoes and trying to fit into ones that are too big for her, with both all the naivite, initiative and justification the role needs.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 14 Nov 2011
80
47th
Well made, but not well enough for me to actually care.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 12 Sep 2011
55
21st
"An Education" is a mildly amusing trifle, a charming coming-of-age tale, that's just not very remarkable at all. Mulligan is really delightful, while the supporting cast, particularly Molina and Sarsgaard is also strong. And for the first two thirds, it is a pleasant if harmless little film. But the last third is just ridiculous. The "twist" involving Sarsgaard's character is downright dreadful while the neat and awfully close-minded "moral" can induce puke and other bodily dysfunctions.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
valixValix
Rated 30 May 2011
70
15th
Althought the ending was predictable still I liked it very much; I actually wasn't expecting this.
Rated 30 May 2011
shewasSheWas
Rated 16 May 2011
71
72nd
Bla Bla Bla don't trust a human.
Rated 16 May 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 14 May 2011
60
52nd
The moral message at the end left me a little confused. Everything she wanted - the music, the books, the French films, the love affair - what, that was all schoolgirl whimsy? She should just go to university instead and become a boring, repressed schoolteacher like Olivia Williams' character? Individuality v conformity... conformity wins. Bah. Other than that, it's a decent film. Well-made and with good acting performances by all concerned.
Rated 14 May 2011
katieevanskatieevans
Rated 14 Mar 2011
74
53rd
do me sarsgaard. other than that..
Rated 14 Mar 2011
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 06 Feb 2011
73
31st
Wtf, this movie had so much potential....
Rated 06 Feb 2011
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 05 Feb 2011
90
84th
Beginning as a simple coming-of-age comedy, film unexpectedly becomes a mature, perceptive meditation on the pros and cons of higher education, the role of women in 60s Britain, and a tasteful exploration of the February-June relationship between Mulligan and reliably wonderful Sarsgaard. Molina is excellent as Mulligan's naive father, Williams terrific as a repressed teacher, Thompson wonderful in cameo as stern headmistress. Far more complex than the first half hour would have you believe.
Rated 05 Feb 2011
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 24 Jan 2011
75
77th
+ recommended :: great title
Rated 24 Jan 2011
maakalmaakal
Rated 21 Jan 2011
78
64th
Really fun, excellently made coming-of-age film. Mulligan was excellent; she seemed too old for the age she was portraying, but I suppose that was partly the point. And Sarsgaard was as perfect as ever. The ending brought it down a little, but still a great movie.
Rated 21 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 28 Dec 2010
85
80th
85.250
Rated 28 Dec 2010
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 24 Dec 2010
1
0th
The plot's a cynical/sentimental rip-off of Flaubert's novel Sentimental Education, yet full of commercial calculation -- including Scherfig's romantic view of the Paris assignation.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
b_dawk20B-Dawk20
Rated 27 Nov 2010
90
75th
Enjoyability 20/25 Visuals 13/15 Audio 7/10 Acting 9/10 Story/Plot 24/25 Production Values 8/10 Intuitiveness/Ambitiousness 4/5 Bonus 5/10
Rated 27 Nov 2010
mauldin8302mauldin8302
Rated 15 Nov 2010
74
20th
Being a person who has looked for shortcuts my whole life, I saw the ending of this after-school special coming a mile away. There are no shortcuts to the life that we dream of. Mulligan was brilliant. Her charm and beauty will serve her well in the industry, but her acting chops will make her a star. Perhaps the saddest truth is that she received more of an education from a few months with her charming playboy than all her prior years of schooling could have afforded her.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
30
78th
"The emotional maturity of a sheltered teen in post-war austerity Britain is thoroughly tested in An Education." - Ryan Stewart
Rated 17 Oct 2010
movebitchmovebitch
Rated 15 Oct 2010
95
78th
This film is relevant to my life. And it's beautifully directed.
Rated 15 Oct 2010
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 06 Oct 2010
80
93rd
Mulligan is superb and lives up to the hype. The movie is well-acted, well-written and tightly directed. I thought the themes were still relevant and would resonate well with anyone who feels trapped or impatient to experience something beyond the confines of what is expected. With no cardboard villains or heroes, the movie feels a lot more realistic than other coming-of-age films. Interesting and memorable.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
shoraShora
Rated 03 Oct 2010
50
5th
Such a threadbare cliche!
Rated 03 Oct 2010
spanksSpanks
Rated 29 Sep 2010
30
19th
I'm sick of people talking about how great Carey Mulligan is. She's the British version of Zooey Deschanel. I guess a deer in the headlights look an entire film makes an actress great now a days... Other than that, CMonster's review hit it on the nail.
Rated 29 Sep 2010

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