Michael Caine and Julie Walters star in this story of a woman who wants to learn more and change her social status, and the drunken professor who tutors her. That sounds like Pygmalion or My Fair Lady with sexual tension added, but this film proves a refreshing change, as Rita sets out to improve both herself and the habits of Frank, her professor. Walters is wonderful as Rita, reprising her role from the original play, and Caine is equally good.
Review of Educating Rita
