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An Education [DVD] [2009]
	Director: Lone Scherfig Actors: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Cooper Studio: E1 Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £6.45 as of 30/7/2010 15:56 BST details You Save: £13.54 (68%) New (20) Used (9) from £5.99 Seller: zenfromzen Rating: 58 reviews Sales Rank: 49 Format: Anamorphic, Colour, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Audio Description) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 96 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6 EAN: 5030305512668 ASIN: B002UYP7D4 Theatrical Release Date: 2009 Release Date: March 8, 2010 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next » Carey Mulligan's Film January 11, 2010 D. Maceoin (UK) 25 out of 30 found this review helpful This is Carey Mulligan's film, and not just because of the Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. She stamps her presence on every scene, acting as though her life depends on it. She was twenty-three (not 17) when she made this movie, and succeeds brilliantly in making us believe she's 16. She's beautiful, hesitant, self-assertive, gullible, with the makings of a sophisticated older woman (which Lynn Barber became). That's not to say that rest of the cast isn't about as good as it could be. Everyone stands out, from Peter Sasgaard's very convincing portrayal of a certain type of Englishman, to Alfred Molina's not too sharp father, to Rosamund Pike's perfect portrayal of a somewhat posh floozie. Hurry on the DVD. Great film, great soundtrack - of an unsophisticated age. November 8, 2009 Four Violets (Hertford UK) 26 out of 32 found this review helpful What is the purpose of an education for a woman whose fate is almost certainly going to be that of wife and mother, housework, babies and tedium? Especially in 1961, the year in which this film is set. Jenny, (the wonderful Carey Mulligan who I last saw as Ada in Bleak House) is all set for Oxford when she meets the much older, sophisticated David who gives her a glimpse of a life of excitement and adventure, throwing all her beliefs - and in fact her entire life plan - into turmoil. If, Jenny reasons, her parents and teachers have failed to achieve a life she can regard as aspirational, and she is so joyful and intoxicated with David and his friends, why should she work so hard to pursue an Oxford career, why not drop out and live life to the full his way? As events unfold, things are perhaps not as clear cut as they seemed. Ultimately Jenny works out for herself why education is worth pursuing. The 1961 setting and cast are delectable, with Alfred Molina as Jenny's bumbling father, easily persuaded by the suave Peter Sarsgaard as David, and Olivia Williams as the despairing teacher. Dominic Cooper is perfect as David's side-kick, one of those slimy men who live by their wits and always choose biddable, decorative women. The soundtrack is excellent especially Duffy's Smoke Without Fire. The audience left to the closing credits with her words ringing in their ears: "You're a Liar." An Education January 24, 2010 Marlyly (London - UK) 9 out of 11 found this review helpful Released in October 2009, An Education - A British coming of age film set in 1961 - has received much critical acclaim. Yet, despite eight BAFTA nominations, a nomination for a Golden Globe and numerous glowing reviews, this film seems to be relatively unknown amongst the masses, and now that I've watched it and I can clearly see why. The film follows smart, talented and pretty schoolgirl Jenny who thinks she's got life sorted - she'll pass her exams, go to Oxford to study English Literature, and away from her controlling father she will listen to French music, have many cultured friends who she will talk to about very clever things all the time in French, and practice her cello whenever she wants to, etc. But one afternoon after an orchestra rehearsal, standing in a bus stop in the rain, she is offered a lift home by a charming older man (David) and so starts a romance which makes Jenny question the value of her Education. The film explores many areas which; despite the film being set in the 1960s, are still relevant today. The questions Jenny asks herself about the importance of passing her exams and going to Oxford are echoes of thoughts I (and I'm sure many other teenagers) have had. The contrast between David, his glamorous friends and lifestyle (and whose only education was from the `university of life') and the `boring' life led by Jenny's English teacher and headmistress (both women with good degrees) is obvious, and as the viewer you can understand why Jenny makes her choices. But, the film's conclusion is smart, and without denying the temptation and rewards of the lifestyle David is offering Jenny, it goes on to show just why an education really is important for a young woman. But, this isn't a film for everybody. It's a clever, subtle film exploring the value of learning with very little action and though there are opportunities for laughter, it is because of a dry and witty comment made by Jenny or David. However, for those who enjoy this kind of film (and I am definitely one of them) then `An Education' is one of the best films released this decade with great actors, a brilliant script and the power to make you question and change your views about education. very funny but poignantly serious as well November 18, 2009 phil mars (WALES--UK) 21 out of 26 found this review helpful How could anyone not enjoy this film . Authentically set around 1960 it contrasts dull suburbia with the bubbling hedonistic frenzy of life elsewhere , if one is fortunate enough to be introduced to it .......... whether it remains fortunate is what the film feeds on . The characters are supremely well cast , from Jenny's father as the rigid buffoon , to the vacuous Helene as blond arm-candy . You don't have to be Einstein to spot the character flaws emerging in Jenny's flash new boyfriend ....... I think 'charming psychopath' captures it ....... but it is well handled even at the borders of credulity ( occassionally ). Overall , a fine fable of a film. one of the best films i have seen July 14, 2010 sophie goodswin this is one of the best films i have ever seen, it is is one of my favourite films ever, it is a great cast, great writing and i love the story line it is like one of the best story lines ever. Showing reviews 1-5 of 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...12 Next »

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