An Education, Lone Scherfig

Though set in 1961 London, An Education depicts every 17-year-old girl's fantasy temptations without being a movie simply about every 17-year-old girl's fantasies. We're lured right along with her, just as willing as she to overlook inconsistencies in the older man's lines. Consequently, we're also just as horrified when we're no longer able to ignore his lies.

Carey Mulligan is excellent as Jenny; Emma Thompson provides needed ambivalence as the icy, distant headmistress of Jenny's school.

Highly recommend.