In his second adaptation of an Oscar Wilde play, writer-director Oliver Parker (AN IDEAL HUSBAND) assembles a peerless cast to engage in this witty comedy of manners and mistaken identity. In 1890s London, rakish Algernon Montcrieff (Rupert Everett, who also starred in HUSBAND) runs into his friend, Jack Worthing (Colin Firth), who is in town to propose marriage to Algy's wildly romantic cousin, Gwendolen (Frances O'Connor). When returning a cigarette case to Jack, Algy reads the inscription, and discovers his friend has two secrets. Jack has created a devilish younger brother/alter ego called Ernest to hide his own misdeeds, and has a beautiful young ward named Cecily (Reese Witherspoon), whom he wants to keep clear of the roguish Algy. While Jack deals with the large obstacle standing between him and Gwendolen--namely, her mother, the imposing Lady Bracknell (a wonderfully imperious Judi Dench)--Algy devises a way to meet Cecily. The confusion and hilarity come to a peak when Algy arrives at Jack's country manor posing as Ernest in order to woo Cecily, and Gwendolen runs away to the country to be with Jack--whom she knows as Ernest. The stellar cast and Wilde's clever words make for genuine entertainment.
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Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35:1 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Oliver Parker - Director Making-of - 1. THE MAKING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Featurette Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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I read this play by Oscar Wilde in high school, and from what I can remember, this movie is true to the play. If you have read the play, you know that tends to be rather silly, but that's what makes it fun. And the movie is a great illustration of the play. Very entertaining! And the cast tops it off with great acting by Colin Firth, Rupert Everrett and Reese Witherspoon.
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I was dissappointed somewhat in this movie. THe acting of Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon is only reedemable quality of this film.
It is a bit silly, and I didn't care for the "dream scenes" in this film. Also didn't like the tattoo scene when they show the word Earnest on the lady's rear.
This was certainly not what I expected for the rating. If you enjoy silly,flirtatious films this is for you. IF you prefer higher quality,less "trash"(like Pride and Prejudice by A&E or other works by A&E this is not for you.
I plan on returning this movie to a place that gives small amounts for viewed movies. I'll never watch it again.
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