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The Importance of Being Earnest | 
 enlarge | Director: Oliver Parker
Actors: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  154 reviews
Sales Rank: 1126
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 97
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: DISD28086D
UPC: 786936199291
EAN: 0786936199291
ASIN: B00006JDVX
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: November 12, 2002
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Splendidly adapted from the wittiest play in the English language, The Importance of Being Earnest stars Colin Firth as an English gentleman who pretends to be his own brother, named Ernest, so he can enjoy himself in the city without besmirching his reputation at his country estate. Unfortunately, he's just fallen in love with a young woman (Frances O'Connor) who insists that she can only marry a man named Ernest--and when Firth's best friend (Rupert Everett) goes to Firth's country estate pretending to be this same brother Ernest, he falls in love with Firth's ward (Reese Witherspoon), who similarly feels that Ernest is the perfect name for a husband... The absurdity of the plot is matched by the exquisite cleverness of the dialogue, and the performances--particularly Dame Judi Dench as Everett's fearsome aunt--are excellent. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 01/11/2005 Run time: 94 minutes Rating: Pg
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 A bad revival of an Oscar Wilde play January 3, 2009
At the time this was written these upper-class "pretenders" were scandalous,
but that has gone with even more scandalous time three times over.
Reese Witherspoon is just out of place in this and has no where near the Received Pronunciation necessary to carry it off. Colin Firth as well fails
in making the period work. In contrast to the British Rupert Everett and Judi Dench who have it, they just don't.
Since I like the play and have seen an older better classic version of it,
I realize that they tried and just plain failed. They just didn't make you believe in the English manners or the scandal involved in the play
of a foundling. They just weren't English enough.
 Great performances! October 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Before watching this movie, I loved Colin Firth... after this movie I absolutely ADORE Colin! The exact same thing happens with Rupert Everett.
Really really funny! a must-see for all ages. Clever plot. I'm dying to find the soundtrack.... if anyone knows where please share the info!
"I can hardly eat muffins in an agitated manner!" September 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is not a period drama for people looking for deep, thwarted passions; The Importance of Being Earnest is pure fantasy with its rich, lovable and completely irresponsible heroes & heroines making a tangled mess of their lives & love affairs. But Oscar Wilde makes frivolousness more charming and substantial than anyone else ever has, and he has no better living disciple than Rupertt Everett.
Everett perfectly captures the sly, self-indulgent charm that makes Wilde's story such escapist fun and the rest of the cast catches his infectious appeal. Reese Witherspoon and Frances O'Connor strike the perfect balance between romantic naivete and haughiness. Colin Firth, as Everett's ostensibly more responsible friend, plays off him perfectly. And as always, Dame Judi Dench commands every scene she's in.
This movie is a romp, pure and simple. With some of the most absurd situations and ridiculous dialogue imaginable, it still catches the fancy and paints a bright pastel world that would be so much fun to visit.
Heart's traps September 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After several very good and elucidatory reviews, I can surely add up that I liked the film due to its rich production, watching Colin Firth acting once more, Reese Witherspoon's gracious British accent and of course the scenery! From Oscal Wilde, I had only read "The Picture of Dorian Gray". I enjoyed the comic side of this important writer, even though I saw it through the film only. Now, I am curious and intend to buy the book to read the original play!
Hilarious Fun September 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This video arrived in mint condition and far sooner than I had expected.
As far as the story goes - it is simply very funny and very well acted. Colin Firth and the rest of the cast are the best!
There are nuances that one would miss on the first viewing of this film. On a second and third viewing, I am still finding more things to laugh at. For instance, after Jack and Algy have sung their song, Jack accidentally plucks one note on the guitar, and Algy promptly elbows him.
It is a farce, among farces - don't miss seeing it.
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