Wilde is coming soon

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

Don't miss out, we have over 70,000 other titles

Thousands of movies and TV series to watch instantly
NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for Britain’s largest range of DVDs, Blu-rays & Games

Wilde Reviews

1997

70
from 4362 members

This unconventional biopic traces the brilliant, witty, and tragic life of Oscar Wilde from his rise to fame as a much-in-demand author and public speaker to his downfall and ultimate imprisonment for homosexuality. Thoughout the melodrama, the amazing performance of comic actor and author Stephen Fry, as Wilde, shines through. .. Read more

Starring	Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle
Director	Brian Gilbert
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian

Sign up Wilde DVD

Most helpful member's review of Wilde
View all members' reviews (42)
- - 8
  - 0
  Full of integrity and style
  
  Anyone who wants to learn about the life and loves of Oscar Wilde could go no wrong with this film.
  
  From Wilde's rampant promescurity through to ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1937
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Uxbridge
  - 16 Feb 2004 at 10:42
Most recent members' reviews of Wilde
View all members' reviews (42)
- - 0
  - 0
  Enjoyable and insightful
  
  I rather enjoyed this film and thought Stephen Fry fit the role of Wilde brilliantly, despite finding his acting rather awkward in some more intimate moments. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1068325
- - a customer
  - 29 Nov 2011 at 00:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Enjoyable and educational
  
  I had wanted to see it since it first came out in the cinema a while ago. It's a sad story but a must for anyone who enjoys the books and plays of Oscar ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 951216
- - a customer
  - Whitchurch
  - 06 Jan 2011 at 12:41
- - 0
  - 0
  Not sure.....
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  I really wanted to like this movie, as I am a huge fan of Oscar Wilde and also of Stephen Fry. But I felt the movie made Wilde out to be sleazy, and there was ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 916684
- - Sisterxsoul
  - 15 reviews
  - Maidenhead
  - 21 Aug 2010 at 10:01
- - 0
  - 0
  Wilde Behaviour!!
  
  I don't think anyone has ever been cast better for a part than Stephen Fry playing the wickedly promiscuous Oscar Wilde. He is able to carry of his larger ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 886279
- - Karen931
  - 212 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 24 Apr 2010 at 19:53
- - 2
  - 0
  Where was Oscar?!
  
  Oscar Wilde was a big, fat, boozy, brilliant Irishman who wasn't in this film.
  
  Neither was Victorian England-aside from the costumes, even the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 865408
- - Ionic
  - 4 reviews
  - Isle of Mull
  - 24 Feb 2010 at 01:24
- - 0
  - 0
  Oddly unengaging
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Despite the hype I felt a little bit let down by this portrait of the great irish writer. Perhaps it's because we know Mr Fry so well in his own skin, he ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 811162
- - MikeCarterInLondon
  - 151 reviews
  - London
  - 16 Sep 2009 at 12:45
- - 0
  - 0
  Very enjoyable
  
  Great performances from Stephen Fry and Jude Law which really illustrated the men's characters very well. Could perhaps have done with a little more display... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 792445
- - sottotitoli
  - 7 reviews
  - Staines
  - 01 Aug 2009 at 16:51
- - 0
  - 0
  Very Good
  
  Stephen Fry is wonderful as Oscar Wilde and has a very good supporting cast. The story depicts his life well and will want to make anyone read his literature. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 764756
- - Randomfilmbuff
  - 327 reviews
  - London
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 09:21
- - 0
  - 0
  Wilde
  
  Excellent - gives a 'flavour' of Edwardian London and the background to the famous trial. Fry IS Oscar Wilde - a role made for him and Jude Law is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 709713
- - Jufin
  - 1 review
  - Westminster
  - 16 Feb 2009 at 12:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Smothered by Love?
  
  I found the intense treatment of the monothematic subject of this film quite claustrophobic and stifling at times and longed for more contrast and relief ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 690492
- - a customer
  - Grantham
  - 18 Jan 2009 at 20:58
View all members' reviews (42)

- - 8
  - 0
  Full of integrity and style
  
  Anyone who wants to learn about the life and loves of Oscar Wilde could go no wrong with this film.
  
  From Wilde's rampant promescurity through to ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1937
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Uxbridge
  - 16 Feb 2004 at 10:42
- - 6
  - 0
  An insightful take on the life of Wilde
  
  I loved this film - the relationships between Wilde and his loved ones are explored with a deft touch. I found Stephen Fry rather convincing as Wilde, by virtue... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 302114
- - Noexpertbut
  - Warks
  - 31 Mar 2004 at 18:37
- - 5
  - 0
  Moving stuff...
  
  This is a brilliant film, does great justice to the story of a great man who's life was seriously harmed by homophobia in turn of the century Britain.read more »
  
  Report this review
- 299054
- - blunderwood
  - East Sussex
  - 04 Feb 2004 at 22:05
- - 4
  - 0
  Beautifully told
  
  I think Stephen Fry was born to play Oscar Wilde, and Jude Law is perfectly cast in the role of lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas. Law captures Bosie's ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 19810
- - a customer
  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 27 Sep 2004 at 21:42
- - 3
  - 0
  A very good film, it ...
  
  A very good film, it might just be that Stephen Fry is Wilde reincarnated, but I was very impressed by his portrayel. The whole issue of his life was treated ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 32955
- - Richard#71
  - WHITWICK
  - 13 Apr 2004 at 15:37
- - 3
  - 0
  Did you know Oscar Wilde was Gay!!
  
  Perhaps Stephen Fry was always meant to play Oscar Wilde - he's the witty racontuer equivalent of our time. But this isn't so much about Wilde as a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 498278
- - a customer
  - London
  - 25 Nov 2007 at 16:03
- - 3
  - 2
  Yummy
  
  well to be honest the only reason anyone would rent this film is to see the lovley jude law walk around butt naked! so if you like jude law and you like him ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 150622
- - a customer
  - london, england
  - 14 Sep 2005 at 13:46
- - 2
  - 0
  Bland.
  
  Stephen Fry is very good. The film isn't. Anyone would want to slap Jude Law's character (or just Jude Law for being so talentless yet successful), and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 24971
- - Beacon97
  - 151 reviews
  - Neath
  - 10 Nov 2004 at 12:42
- - 2
  - 0
  Good acting but a poor film
  
  Not the "all time great" that it was heralded to be. If simulated sex scenes are necessary the director should at least have got the geometry right... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 329148
- - mypaltimmy
  - Berkshire
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 09:57
- - 2
  - 0
  Where was Oscar?!
  
  Oscar Wilde was a big, fat, boozy, brilliant Irishman who wasn't in this film.
  
  Neither was Victorian England-aside from the costumes, even the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 865408
- - Ionic
  - 4 reviews
  - Isle of Mull
  - 24 Feb 2010 at 01:24

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers