Comments on: TIFF 09 Review: An Education

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:55:50 +0000

PS - This movie moved easily into my top ten of 2009 after having seen it a second time. I'd probably put it somewhere around the #5 position. "Up" can probably be removed from said list.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:03:53 +0000

Also, I almost forgot how much I enjoyed Alfred Molina as an actor.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:01:18 +0000

Agreed – Carey Mulligan has a bright future ahead of her. Impressive performance from her and all involved. One of my favorite movies of the year.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:36:02 +0000

Carey Mulligan is going to be a big big star. She reminds me of a more polished version of Katie Holmes from a few years back – but let’s hope that she’ll make better career choices (as it looks like she will).

And it looks like I was right – Sarsgaard should just be in everything. He tackles this role awesomely.

The only thing that was not believable was Emma Thompson. That role was ridiculous and her acting talents were completely wasted.

And goddammit! When is Rosamund Pike going to get some lead time? She played this Barbie Doll of a character to a tee and it was great to see her perform this role, but I want to see her tackle some more challenging things with much more screen time and presence.

Really loved the tone and feel of this movie though. It’s certainly a performance piece, but it’s fantastic in it’s story. Seemed to drag a little bit here and there and I felt like it skipped a beat once in a while, but all in all a thoroughly enjoyable picture.

And I want to go on record again as saying Mulligan will be huge in years to come. Oscar buzz this year might not be out of the realm of possibility, but she’ll have one for sure before she’s 30 if she keeps this up.

By: Marina

Marina — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:02:11 +0000

Loved the performances from everyone involved, particularly Rosamund Pike who re-teams here with Carey Mulligan from their P&P days.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the film and yes, it’s both beautiful and carries a wonderful message – one parents will love to share with their daughters, but beyond that, I thought it was good but not great.

That said, I did have a great time seeing it and look forward to checking it out again.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:24:23 +0000

From Collider.com…

“…towards the end of my interview with Peter, I asked what he’d be doing next. He revealed he’s about to leave for Boston to be in director James Mangold’s “Wichita” opposite Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. When I asked what character he’d be playing, he’d only say he was Tom Cruise’s foil.”

By: Laura Desiree

Laura Desiree — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:50:28 +0000

He’s wonderful and creepy and witty and sexy all at the same time in this one.

By: Marina Antunes

Marina Antunes — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:45:21 +0000

I’m holding off reading the review until after I’ve seen it but I third the Sarsgaard in everything sentiment. Love, love LOVE.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:05:06 +0000

I second the idea of Sarsgaard being in everything, especially rare chances like this one where he gets a lead role. Soooooooo excited to see this! Thanks for the review Laura.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:28:55 +0000

Fantastic. I really look forward to this. I personally believe Sarsgaard should just be in everything, so it’s great seeing him on screen. I like the playboy look and feel of the 50′s noir style setting. I have a feeling this movie is more about tone and style than actual substance – which I am all about.