Comments on: ‘An Education’ – Young Mulligan comes of age in tortured romance http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/12/21/an-education-young-mulligan-comes-of-age-in-tortured-romance/ Movie reviews from award-winning journalist Christian Toto Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:12:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/12/21/an-education-young-mulligan-comes-of-age-in-tortured-romance/comment-page-1/#comment-23808 cftoto Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:53:18 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=5351#comment-23808 Mulligan was so very, very good in the film. Stick a lesser actress in the role and the film falls apart. To me, the last 10 minutes simply underwhelmed me. Wasn't looking for fireworks, just a little more inspiration. Mulligan was so very, very good in the film. Stick a lesser actress in the role and the film falls apart.

To me, the last 10 minutes simply underwhelmed me. Wasn’t looking for fireworks, just a little more inspiration.

]]> By: Heidi http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/12/21/an-education-young-mulligan-comes-of-age-in-tortured-romance/comment-page-1/#comment-23805 Heidi Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:19:41 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=5351#comment-23805 Hmm... I liked the ending. After all, this film is based on a memoir. The ending is what it was. Life goes on because that's what life does. As far as Jenny's mother is concerned, I felt she was living vicariously through Jenny's relationship with David. I think she may have known what was going on, but couldn't or wouldn't stop it. Right now this is my favorite movie of the year, but I'm a sucker for a good coming-of-age story and I think Mulligan should be nominated for an Oscar. I believe she could be the next big thing, especially if she continues to pick outstanding roles and well-written scripts. (Perhaps she should avoid getting a DJ girlfriend and rehab.) Hmm… I liked the ending. After all, this film is based on a memoir. The ending is what it was. Life goes on because that’s what life does.

As far as Jenny’s mother is concerned, I felt she was living vicariously through Jenny’s relationship with David. I think she may have known what was going on, but couldn’t or wouldn’t stop it.

Right now this is my favorite movie of the year, but I’m a sucker for a good coming-of-age story and I think Mulligan should be nominated for an Oscar. I believe she could be the next big thing, especially if she continues to pick outstanding roles and well-written scripts. (Perhaps she should avoid getting a DJ girlfriend and rehab.)

]]> By: Dave Taylor http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2009/12/21/an-education-young-mulligan-comes-of-age-in-tortured-romance/comment-page-1/#comment-23782 Dave Taylor Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:15:15 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=5351#comment-23782 Not entirely sure that I agree with your analysis, Christian, but I agree that the ending was weak, but the performances -- and the cinematography -- were excellent. I'll work my own review and we can then compare notes! Oh, and thanks for the enchiladas too! :-) Not entirely sure that I agree with your analysis, Christian, but I agree that the ending was weak, but the performances — and the cinematography — were excellent. I’ll work my own review and we can then compare notes! Oh, and thanks for the enchiladas too! :-)

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