I loved this film when it came out and for years held this movie up as a beacon of Michael Caine's one film where he actually acts and doesn't merely perform and walk through his lines. I just watched it again in 2020 and sadly I now have to scrub this off my (very limited) list of Caine's acting greats. We all Love Michael Caine. He's a national treasure. Not for his acting - he cannot act - but because he is a loveable rogue. Educating Rita now looks tired and dated but I have to keep reminding myself that when it came out it was new and inspirational.
Review of Educating Rita
