Film for Thought: An Education
This movie was excellent. I felt the acting was authentic and worthy of award. Without spoiling the movie, a brief gist of the film deals with a young girl’s struggle with her coming of age – she’s obviously bright, but veers off course as she gets influenced by an older man. The scenery and decor is also beautiful as it is set in the 1960’s in London.
This isn’t a film for mainstream movie junkies who are just willing to catch a glimpse of Megan Fox in Transformers, although, for whatever reason, I watch those movies in good spirit as well. This is definitely more of an independent, thought-provoking film, which requires you to transcend your beliefs a bit, and get lost in a fairytale of a romance and posh lifestyle followed by a float back down to reality.
Again, I think the quality performance from the actors is what truly justified the brilliance of the movie. Cheers to the entire cast! If the main guy was played by an obvious heartthrob such as Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp, I think the quizzical pity you feel for the girl’s hasty decisions would be altered. It is because the main actor was portrayed by someone who could pass as an average but charming Joe that the story becomes believable and you empathize with the young foolhardy girl. I'm not much on chick-flicks that center around bridal dresses or less sleep in Seattle.. but if you're looking for a good romance/drama, I'd recommend this movie with a warm cup of tea and biscuits.
