An Education is an excellent British film. It captures 1960's England well, taking a glance at education vs. love. It presents both sides well and does argue the case against further education well. Until the ending that is. Which is a shame, considering the large amount of graduates failing to obtain a job after their studies. Perhaps it should have stuck to it's course. Sarsgaard uses his wonderful talent to great use in this, his best performance. His accent is spot-on and never once fades. He uses his charm to create an older man seducing a teenager anything but creepy. He is even able to deliver the 'questionable' moments with a bizarre but understandable childish nature, making them almost likable. Molina is brilliant as the father, the hypocrite that delivers most of the humour, even if half of it is aimed directly at him. It's fantastic in every respect, let down only by a cowardly and disappointing ending.
Review of An Education
