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In a moment of youthful indiscretion, Sir Robert Chiltern provided an Austrian baron with secret Foreign Office information. As payment he received the money that became the basis of his fortune and of his splendid, otherwise unimpeachable government career. Years later, he is blackmailed by a mysterious woman who also happens .. Read more

Starring	Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore
Director	Oliver Parker
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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  Fantastic!
  
  I absolutely loved this film! With a strong cast and the very lovely Rupert Everett, it was everything a film should be - a great screen adaptation that was ... read more »
  
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  - 15 Feb 2005 at 17:17
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  Slow but mainly good acting
  
  Clever plot; lots of twists and turns right to the last minute. Good period detail. Actors were all, bar one, brilliant, especially Minnie Driver as Mabel who ... read more »
  
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  - 05 Jan 2012 at 20:37
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  Good modern version
  
  A sleek and well done version. Well acted and true to the book. Good casting and scenery etc
  
  However, a bit strange to see it done as if it was a ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Oct 2011 at 22:45
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  Very enjoyable
  
  Wilde is not fashionable at the moment and this is one of his lesser-known plays, but don't let that put you off. Its story of blackmail and dubious goings-... read more »
  
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- - Razumovskaya
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  - 15 Jun 2011 at 23:42
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  the ideal husband - 30mins & turned off
  
  after a slow start still didnt get any better - bored me so much found myself doing something else usually sit and watch films just couldnt with this one
  
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  - Warrington
  - 15 Aug 2010 at 00:21
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  clunky but entertaining
  
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  clunks along fairly well - it has been trimmed in to the story line and so some of the fun is taken out - it should not be so directly apparent that the ... read more »
  
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- - lesliejung
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  - 08 Apr 2009 at 18:28
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  Tedious
  
  with the promise of well known actors and some good reviews I thought this was a safe bet.
  
  watching this was like wading through treacle, slow going ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Apr 2009 at 21:00
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  Amusing
  
  Worth watching. Good cast.
  
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- - Lizardman
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  - 23 Mar 2009 at 19:11
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  An Ideal Husband
  
  A superb film from a superb play. Watch it.
  
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  - 14 Feb 2009 at 21:33
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  One of my favourites
  
  Loved this quick turn around!
  
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  - 16 Dec 2008 at 17:14
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  Husband
  
  Good fun movie, a classic.
  
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  Fantastic!
  
  I absolutely loved this film! With a strong cast and the very lovely Rupert Everett, it was everything a film should be - a great screen adaptation that was ... read more »
  
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  - 15 Feb 2005 at 17:17
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  great movie
  
  terrific cant have enough of these endearing tit for tat costume comedy drama.
  
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  - 06 Apr 2005 at 22:21
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  Wilde fun!
  
  This movie is a terrific romp through the clever witticisms of Oscr Wilde's play. I usually don't like Minnie Driver, but she was really good in it. ... read more »
  
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- - Peartree
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  - 08 Jan 2004 at 12:57
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  the ideal husband - 30mins & turned off
  
  after a slow start still didnt get any better - bored me so much found myself doing something else usually sit and watch films just couldnt with this one
  
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  - Warrington
  - 15 Aug 2010 at 00:21
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  An ideal Husband
  
  I think this is an excellent film; very funny and very easy to watch. The characters were well cast, especially Rupert Everett. A must for those who likes a ... read more »
  
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- - mindy27
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  - 25 Oct 2003 at 23:45
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  Tedious
  
  with the promise of well known actors and some good reviews I thought this was a safe bet.
  
  watching this was like wading through treacle, slow going ... read more »
  
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  - Southampton
  - 06 Apr 2009 at 21:00
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  GOOD
  
  A good movie I love the regencey period the costumes the way of life you get washed up into this movie loving the story and the people the men were charmers ... read more »
  
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  - 13 Aug 2004 at 14:35
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  Disappointed
  
  I'm not sure what I was expecting, I didn't read any of the other reviews, but while watching this my concentration just kept wandering, I certainly ... read more »
  
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  - 03 Feb 2006 at 09:57
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  clunky but entertaining
  
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  clunks along fairly well - it has been trimmed in to the story line and so some of the fun is taken out - it should not be so directly apparent that the ... read more »
  
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- - lesliejung
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  - london, england
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 18:28
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  Very enjoyable
  
  Wilde is not fashionable at the moment and this is one of his lesser-known plays, but don't let that put you off. Its story of blackmail and dubious goings-... read more »
  
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- - Razumovskaya
  - 1 review
  - 15 Jun 2011 at 23:42

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  In a moment of youthful indiscretion, Sir Robert Chiltern provided an Austrian baron with secret Foreign Office information. As payment he received the money that became the basis of his fortune and of his splendid, otherwise unimpeachable government career. Years later, he is blackmailed by a ...