this be an excellent film with a great cast . jason ritter give an outstanding performance . i think the title should be the education of mick . it really mick that we see undergo a transformation when he visit the college from a thug to a misunderstood kid try to find a good life for himself . i really do not find eisenberg character charlie bank interest or sympathetic at all . i do not identify with his character who be mostly cold and distant and very little be reveal about him personally . part of this be the fault of the writer and but also eisenberg be just wrong for the part . he be mainly just an observer and do not get into any conflict until the last scene . mick on the other hand reveals his complex nature and show he not just a bully with a difficult upbringing but someone who have compassion and be a loyal friend . without a doubt ritter be the star of this film and not eisenberg .