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"An Education", Overall Great - 4 out of 5 beams. Not your normal coming-of-age movie, this charming and engaging early-60s period piece seems likely to be remembered as Carey Mulligan's coming-of-stardom vehicle. Carey who?

Carey Mulligan Shines in "An Education" (Image: WENN)

That’s a question few will be asking after this splendid young star makes another movie or two.

But wait, there’s more to this movie than just a sparkling new star. It presents a pre-Swinging London not often seen these days, elicits genuine laughs and plenty of smiles, is intriguingly romantic and a bit creepy at the same time, and features a great ensemble cast.


The film beautifully depicts the staid London from just before the Beatles hit. A time of limited options for girls, deep seated prejudices, and parochial limitations, it also appears quaintly innocent to the modern eye. British writer and TV personality Lynn Barber – no longer an innocent herself – was an ingenue in the early 60s. Her autobiographical story of seduction and worldly revelation makes for a terrific film.

As a grown-up date movie or for a girl’s night out, it’s a sure thing.

Full Review of the film, more on Carey Mulligan's fabulous performance links and more here at WikPik.