An Education is awkward

by Ellen Cameron Staff Writer “This is so awkward!” My friend whispered to me in the back of the theater as we watched An Education. And no, it wasn’t a couple awkwardly making out in front of us; no, the movie itself was exceedingly awkward. An Education may be one of the most awkward movies I have ever seen. However, that being said, it may also be one of the best (which may say something about my tastes or the number of movies I have seen). But let me reiterate before I extol its virtues: it is awkward. It contains a proliferation of awkward moments, is marketed to an awkward age group and watching it…