Today I went to see An Education with My. We had both been wanting to see the film for some time, the trailer had us wishing for more. It was quite a lovely film. It was shot beautifully, not only because of the fantastic locations, London, Paris and Oxford, but also due to the directors wonderful use of light. The costumes were lovely as well. An Education tells the story of 16 year old Jenny whose life revolves around going to Oxford for a proper education. When she meets David, a charming yet older man, her plans begin to change. David's world is one of fun, wealth and glamorous places, but is that worth giving up a degree for? The acting was phenomenal in this film. The only other time I have seen Carey Mulligan, who plays Jenny, in anything was in Pride and Prejudice as giggling Kitty and I must say I hardly recognize her. She has come so far. Peter Sarsgaard, David, was also very good. In all it was a very well made film for not only was it a visual treat, but it also made me think. It showed that sometimes an education is not from books but from ones experiences. That a mistake is not always the end of the world. I expect that when the Oscars come around we will hear more about this lovely film, it definitely deserves the recognition.Saturday, November 21, 2009
An Education
Today I went to see An Education with My. We had both been wanting to see the film for some time, the trailer had us wishing for more. It was quite a lovely film. It was shot beautifully, not only because of the fantastic locations, London, Paris and Oxford, but also due to the directors wonderful use of light. The costumes were lovely as well. An Education tells the story of 16 year old Jenny whose life revolves around going to Oxford for a proper education. When she meets David, a charming yet older man, her plans begin to change. David's world is one of fun, wealth and glamorous places, but is that worth giving up a degree for? The acting was phenomenal in this film. The only other time I have seen Carey Mulligan, who plays Jenny, in anything was in Pride and Prejudice as giggling Kitty and I must say I hardly recognize her. She has come so far. Peter Sarsgaard, David, was also very good. In all it was a very well made film for not only was it a visual treat, but it also made me think. It showed that sometimes an education is not from books but from ones experiences. That a mistake is not always the end of the world. I expect that when the Oscars come around we will hear more about this lovely film, it definitely deserves the recognition.
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I am glad you saw and enjoyed. Carey Mulligan is a treat.
Your comment about An Education is so true. The way Jenny grows in this film is far from trite.
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