AN EDUCATION is based on the memoirs of Lynn Barber. This link is a review of the book, but it gives a lot of information on Barber and the book itself. Check it out and let us know what you think of the memoirs versus the film.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/bookreviews/5568633/An-Education-by-Lynn-Barber-review.html
I found this great website with tons of information and media on AN EDUCATION. There are production stills and clips from the film, as well as a 7 minute video with Director Lone Scherfig, where she talks in depth about the film. Check out the site and let us know what you think!
Carey Mulligan (who is actually 24) played Jenny in An Education. I thought she did an excellent job while she shared screen time with stars such as Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina. Her performance was easily the best in the film. Do you think we'll see her making her rounds at the award shows in a few months?
Entertainment Weekly has already put Carey Mulligan on their "OscarWatch" list for 2010. At this link there is a short article about her and the film, as well as a 5 minute video interview with Mulligan about AN EDUCATION.
As you recall, the twist at the end of the film was that David was already married with a daughter. Even though he lied to Jenny and had a questionable career, did you feel sympathy or remorse at all or him at the films end? Why or why not?
