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This film has a lot of promise but fails to deliver. The characters are so unbelievable and story so implausable that even if you suspend reality the film does not work. Although well acted and occasionaly quite funny, the film failed to hold my attention. Alfred Molina's acting was the highlight, he was great as the old school English fater and he provided the funniest moments. But ultimately the whole thing was predicatable and artificial.
5/10
22.11.2009 -
jgale2002@ - age: 50+
Very good, great acting. An education the for parents as well. A good look at some private girls' schools in the 60's.
8/10
17.11.2009 -
elaroc2478@ - age: 50+
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Carey Mulligan is fantastic; her performance is very subtle and moving. I felt as if she captured the feeling of futility and wanting to break out and experience life.
8/10
17.11.2009 -
cnwatt@ - age: 18-25
Being atracted to older men since I was a teenager myself I identified inmediately with the main character and the whole movie was so well directed and acted that I though it was my own life on screen!!!
9/10
16.11.2009 -
warsti@ - age: 36-49
Thoroughly enjoyable while delivering a number of poignant messages.
10/10
15.11.2009 -
oscart@ - age: 36-49
Here's a gem of a little movie. I've always liked Peter Sarsgaard, and he delivers the good once again. This movie is very good, with a great story, and introduces us (well me anyway) to a very talented young leading actress in Carey Mulligan. We are also spoiled by Alfred Molina who shines in his supporting take as Carey's father. And Rosamund Oike also delivers a solid supporting role. Great performances, a solid story, an endearing plot, and the perfect accompanying soundtrack... 8/10, a great movie, don't miss it if you like feel good stories set in jolly old Britain!
8/10
13.11.2009 -
rimbaud1972@ - age: 36-49
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Overall, well done. The talented Carey Mulligan is definitely someone to watch as her career develops. She plays her role as mature, smart and savvy -- almost a bit more than was believable, considering the circumstances of the character. Her suave and worldly love interest is well played by Peter Sarsgaard, and the knot in your gut tightens as the story unfolds and you sense where it's heading. I loved the way Rosamund Pike played the girlfriend of Sarsgaard's business partner. Both she and the mother seemed to illustrate the razor's edge walked by women of the time who had to smile and pretend everything was fine even when it wasn't. So much of this movie shows women's struggle at many levels to claim choices for themselves that didn't involve sacrificing their intelligence, dignity, dreams or humanity. I think the story's initially smooth momentum becomes a bit choppy in the latter part of the film, which seemed not quite sure how to wrap up the story to a conclusion. Despite some shortcomings, the film is still definitely worth seeing.
7/10
13.11.2009 -
scorpio_mystique@ - age: 50+
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It's an education for the girls. What is the education for the boys/men?
7/10
13.11.2009 -
camorie@ - age: 50+
I loved this movie, especially the final father/daughter scene. The acting was excellent and I expect we'll be seeing alot more of Carey Muligan.
8/10
11.11.2009 -
lesliejune@ - age: 26-35
Superb acting and very interesting story well told.
8/10
9.11.2009 -
wtmitchell@ - age: 50+
Superb acting all round, wonderfully evocative 60's atmosphere, great story.
9/10
7.11.2009 -
patricia-smith@ - age: 36-49
All the characters have their own human flaws.
9/10
5.11.2009 -
hugh,o@
I really enjoyed the movie and the performance of Peter Sarsgaard but especially the talented Carey Mulligan. She really surprised me on how much presence she had throughout the movie.
7/10
5.11.2009 -
sentenza99@ - age: 26-35
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Carey Mulligan... a revelation indeed. Down memory lane very well crafted, excellent acting, though the end is somewhat brutal. Kudos to Peter Sarsgaard and his wonderful, sexy British accent. I liked the mother's role. Go see it, it's a breath of pure, fresh air.
9/10
5.11.2009 -
abba,lotus790@ - age: 50+
A very good film with excellent performances. Highly recommended.
9/10
3.11.2009 -
mike,personal2008@ - age: 50+
A movie that reflects the decade of the sixties for women in a interesting and delightful way. It's well acted and a feast for the eyes. I wasn't bored for a moment.
7/10
3.11.2009 -
peiffergreen@
The acting, sets and costumes were great. The writing and screenplay are also top knotch except that it falls apart a bit at the end. The conclusion is rushed and too easy for a story with a lot of conflicts & complications. Better to have had the story end a little earlier and leave the viewer with a bit of guessing, knowing that the obvious ending could go either way. That being said this was a wonderful viewing experience.
8/10
1.11.2009 -
comi2@ - age: 50+
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I Loooved it. Excellent actors and a breath taking story.
9/10
31.10.2009 -
karlarussek@ - age: 36-49
This film contains a subtle and well crafted story, the details of early 1960s London (UK) are recreated very realistically. Peter Sarsgaard gives a compelling performance with an impeccable London accent (he's actually a full blooded American) The performances all round are Oscar worthy. Could stand being viewed twice as its fine craftmanship may not be fully apparent upon an initial glance. Nuanced and impressionistic.
8/10
31.10.2009 -
cshelley@ - age: 36-49
Well acted with a disappointing ending. Could have been better with a different ending.
6/10
30.10.2009 -
hamer@ - age: 36-49
Fabulous! Coming of age stories are nothing new, but this one is a breath of fresh air. The acting, direction, cinematography are top notch. Carey Mulligan is a real gem to discover (imagine playing a 16 year old at 24?!) Casting Peter Sarsgaard as the seducer might be a bit a stretch. Must admit, he’s a dead-ringer for Jack Lemon (he was cast as loser in his days) The movie makes one think about the changing time for woman liberation in the West since the 60s - what are we looking for in life? -Marriage-career-hapiness?! Are women so much ahead, happier, after all these years?!!!
9/10
30.10.2009 -
sirdigo@ - age: 36-49
A coming of age movie with a nice twist as we see the parents growing up as well. Superb acting by all. It combines a dash of humour, a smidgeon of tragedy and everyone lives happily ever after.. God bless the Brits!! Quite delightful to be sure.
9/10
29.10.2009 -
brian,powell@ - age: 50+
It was too long. Story was inconceivable. Boring, boring, boring. The female lead was a dead ringer for Katie Holmes - another boring actress. The male lead didn't look to me like he could attract a 16 year old. Back again to inconceivable. Don't go.
3/10
29.10.2009 -
dpelon@ - age: 36-49
Has Oscar written all over it! Loved it!.. planning to take my 19yr old daughter to see it! Every parent of young adult women Must! P.
7/10
29.10.2009 -
phyllisophy@ - age: 36-49
Pretty awesome film. Nearly flawless acting, good soundtrack, excellent balance of happy/sad.
10/10
26.10.2009 -
laura_adv@ - age: 26-35
Superb acting all around cannot elevate this movie. The problem lies in what the movie is trying to be... or not!
6/10
25.10.2009 -
m-hamel@ - age: 36-49
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An interesting movie. The best part of the movie for me was being introduced to Carey Hannah Mulligan who is one fantastic actress, on par with the best of them. I hope to see her one day at the oscars for another rivetingly truthful performance. Otherwise, the movie was fairly predictable, although full of humorous lines and good times. This coming of age and search for liberty movie stroke some notes with me as the discovery of freedom, individuality and search independence does usually come with its share of "mistakes". Nonetheless, great movie though lacks in originality.
7/10
24.10.2009 -
sacoca_@ - age: 26-35
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Great acting, interesting and surprising storyline... all the actors are excellent and Carey Muligan is a revelation. A must-see movie!
9/10
24.10.2009 -
elaine1309@ - age: 50+
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