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The Importance of Being Earnest

2002

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Third screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of errors (the first being the classic 1952 version with Michael Redgrave and the second being the US version made in 1992). Algernon Moncrieff (Rupert Everett) has discovered that he has a secret in common with his friend Jack Worthing (Colin Firth) - they both use alter-egos when in a tight spot. However, when Algernon decides to pose as Jack's alter-ego - a brother Earnest from London - for a weekend in the country, he finds that Jack's ward Cicely (Reese Witherspoon) has developed an infatuation with the mysterious brother; and now she hasn finally met him. Meanwhile, Algernon's cousin Gwendolyne (Frances O'Connor) is also staying for the weekend and knows Jack as his alter-ego. And Gwendolyne's mother, the stern Lady Bracknell (Judi Dench) has to be convinced to give her blessing to the blossoming romances. Confused?

The Importance of Being Earnest details

Formats:	15 DVD, Blu-ray, LOVEFiLM Instant
Starring:	Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey, Edward Fox
Director:	Oliver Parker
Genres:	Comedy - Romantic, Drama - Mature, Romantic, Romance
Studio:	WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Collections:	HD Films, Hidden Gems, Rom-Coms, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Cast, True Brit

Title	Runtime	Certificate
The Importance of Being Earnest	1hr 30 mins	15

LOVEFiLM Instant Information

Run time:	1 hour 30 minutes
Rental release:	To be confirmed

Name	Discs
The Importance of Being Earnest	15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 30 minutes
Rental release:	10 Mar 2003
Main languages:	English

Name	Discs
The Importance of Being Earnest	15 Feature

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	1 hour 30 minutes
Rental release:	04 Jun 2012
Main languages:	English

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By a customer from SUDBURY , 08 Jul 2004

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NOTE: THIS FILM IS CERTIFICATE PG AND NOT 15 AS STATED IN THE LISTING!

This is a fun and light-hearted production of Wilde's classic play. Some interesting twists and reading between Wilde's lines, but goodness... Lady Bracknell as a showgirl... well really!

Judi Dench is magnificent as always (although she does somewhat self-conciously understate the famous "A Handbag!" line) and the rest of the cast complement each other well.

Highly recommended!
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Light hearted fun

By a customer , 13 May 2013

Great film. Loved Judi Dench as Aunt Augusta and Reese Witherspoon as Cecily was also great casting. Absolutely would recommend.
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Delightful and fun

By bigbang (17 reviews) , 12 May 2013

A truly delightful version of this classic. Great fun and great performances from all the cast. The sets are beautiful. A good production!
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Love this movie

By a customer , 19 Apr 2013

I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! Big fan of Colin Ferth and his performance in this is spectacular. This movie truely has everything; mistaken identity, love, hate, disapointment, happiness the list goes on. It even has a great little twist at the end that I wasnt expecting. If you love a period drama; then this rom com is for you. Superb!!
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Bonkers & amusing

By a customer , 16 Jan 2013

It's what I call 'Bonkers' with a great sense of fun & is very feel good. A good Monday night treat to beat the Monday blues.
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Great fun!

By paintbluecat (11 reviews) , 17 Dec 2012

Excellent story, amusing and entertaining in it's simplicity! This is the kind of happy film to watch to cheer you up and make you smile more than once. Highly recommended viewing!
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