A Review.

                                   The other day I finally watched An Education.

Jenny and David.

                        Jenny Mellor(Carey Mulligan) is a sixteen year old girl living in 1960’s London. She goes to an all girl’s school where she works very hard to be able to go to Oxford University. She has two loves. French culture and the cello. One day while walking home from practice(Cello practice) it’s pouring rain. When a red Bristol 405 drives up to her. Then a man rolls down his window. 

                         “If you’ve got any sense, you wouldn’t
take a lift from a strange man. But I’m a music lover, and I’m
worried about your cello. So…” 

      There she meets the most charming, witty, handsome and  older businessman, David Goldman(Peter Saarsgard). He sweeps her off her feet, introducing her to fine restaurants, classical concerts, and travel. Along with him, she befriends Danny, his business partner and Danny’s girlfriend, Helen. Somehow, David convinces Jenny’s strict father to accept their blossoming relationship. He takes her to Oxford, by convincing her parents theyre to meet C.S Lewis. Helen takes he under her wing and dresses her in a very sophisticated manner. Danny also takes a liking to her. Then, while on a ride in the country, Jenny learns of how David and Danny make their money. He convinces her all is well. For her 17th birthday David convinces Jenny’s parents to let him go with her to Paris. It’s a very romantic getaway. She said she would lose her virginity at 17 and she does. Much to her disappointment.

“It’s funny though, isn’t it? All that poetry and all those songs, about something that lasts no time at all.” -Jenny

They return. Jenny’s friends think she’s very sophisticated. One night at a party, Danny expresses his concern of David and Jenny’s relationship to David. Angrily he leaves with Jenny. Then outside, he proposes to her. What happens next? Go watch it. I absolutely loved this movie. Even though it is kinda creepy. It’s romantic and the cinematogrophy is beautiful. Carey Mulligan is very lovely too. I highly reccomend it.

                   

 

 

My favorite scene.

 

I must admit. He's quite handsome.