For some reason, as much as I love Carey Mulligan, I've never seen this film until now. It's popped up now and then over the years in my queue on streaming services, and I always say I'm going to watch it, but never do. I think it's one of those things where one has a sub-conscious impression of what a film or show is about, but not quite in the mood for it at the moment - then it passes you by.
"Education" is billed as a drama. However, I was surprised at just how much humor it contained. Not like slapstick/silly kind of stuff, but a droll English humor that's sometimes subtle and sometimes not so much. Really the film is quite light-hearted for much of it, with certainly some touching dramatic and emotional bits. Yet it's not heavy at all. Really the film is quite entertaining and will leave with a smile at the end - with maybe a tear or two in-between. I've not genuinely laughed consistently watching a film in some time.
Baffled by some of the reviews here after a quick scan. Most were great but I saw a lot of skeptics. The setting was early sixties-ish. Different time and place. Things that happened in the film could certainly happen then, even to the brightest of girls...and well, in a different respect it happens now too.
Mulligan is flat splendid and so deserving of her nomination. Alfred Molina is big standout as well and absolutely hilarious. Pike will make you laugh several times as well in her small role. Also, a nod to Olivia Williams for small role. Saarsgard did a fine job as well, though I think the part would have been better with an actual Englishman.
Highly recommend this film.
"Education" is billed as a drama. However, I was surprised at just how much humor it contained. Not like slapstick/silly kind of stuff, but a droll English humor that's sometimes subtle and sometimes not so much. Really the film is quite light-hearted for much of it, with certainly some touching dramatic and emotional bits. Yet it's not heavy at all. Really the film is quite entertaining and will leave with a smile at the end - with maybe a tear or two in-between. I've not genuinely laughed consistently watching a film in some time.
Baffled by some of the reviews here after a quick scan. Most were great but I saw a lot of skeptics. The setting was early sixties-ish. Different time and place. Things that happened in the film could certainly happen then, even to the brightest of girls...and well, in a different respect it happens now too.
Mulligan is flat splendid and so deserving of her nomination. Alfred Molina is big standout as well and absolutely hilarious. Pike will make you laugh several times as well in her small role. Also, a nod to Olivia Williams for small role. Saarsgard did a fine job as well, though I think the part would have been better with an actual Englishman.
Highly recommend this film.