Delightful coming-of-age tale.Byline: ROZ LAWS AN EDUCATION (12A) Verdict: HHHHI TALENTED young actress Carey Mulligan mul·li·gan n. A golf shot not tallied against the score, granted in informal play after a poor shot especially from the tee. [Probably from the name Mulligan.] Noun 1. , star of Bleak House Bleak House a fortune is dissipated by the long legal battle of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, and the heir dies in misery. [Br. Lit.: Dickens Bleak House] See : Injustice Bleak House and the famous Blink episode of Doctor Who featuring scary statues, is transported back to the 1960s for this glorious drama. Based on the autobiographical writings of Lynn Barber This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. and adapted by Nick Hornby This article is about Nick Hornby, the English writer. For the artist of the same name, see Nick Hornby (artist). Nick Hornby (born 17 April 1957 in Redhill, Surrey, England) is an English novelist and essayist. , Carey plays 16-year-old clever schoolgirl Jenny. Her teachers, Olivia Williams and Emma Thompson Emma Thompson (born 15 April 1959) is an Emmy-, BAFTA- and Academy Award-winning English actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She is also a patron of the Refugee Council. Biography Early life Thompson was born in Paddington, London, England. , and her father Alfred Molina, push her to study Latin and play the cello so she can get in to Oxford University. But she's swept off her feet by suave and much older David (Peter Sarsgaard), who introduces her to a glamorous new world of sports cars, jazz clubs This is a list of notable venues where jazz music is played. It includes clubs, dancehalls and historic venues as well. It can or may never satisfy any objective standard for completeness. Revisions and additions of , existing articles are welcome. , posh restaurants and fine art auctions. She's especially dazzled by his sophisticated friends, played by Dominic Cooper and stunning but stupid Rosamund Pike. David charms Jenny's parents and even persuades them to let him take her away for a weekend in Paris to celebrate her 17th birthday - and have his wicked way with her. As Jenny questions the future that's been mapped out for her, it gradually emerges that David has dubious morals and isn't all he seems. An Education is a joy to watch, with a clever script and several laugh-out-loud lines, as well as touching and thoughtful moments. It boasts excellent performances from a strong British cast, especially Molina and Pike. Carey Mulligan has even been touted as a possible Oscar nominee for her turn in a beautifully-made coming of age tale. ROZ LAWS CAPTION(S): Charming: An Education |
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