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The Importance Of Being Earnest (DVD, 2003)
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An adaptation of the comedy by Oscar Wilde which tells the story of mistaken identity set during the Victorian era. Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing are a pair of bachelors who both have alter egos in order to increase their opportunities for having fun...Product Identifiers
ProducerBarnaby Thompson
EAN5017188887847
eBay Product ID (ePID)3961749
Product Key Features
ActorEdward Fox, Frances O'connor, Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth, Anna Massey, Rupert Everett, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson
Film/TV TitleThe Importance of Being Earnest
DirectorOliver Parker
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time90 Mins
Aspect Ratio2.35 Wide Screen
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
FeaturesAudio Commentary\Featurette\Making-Of, Widescreen, With Subtitles
FranchiseEaling
GenreGeneral, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificateU
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Additional InformationIn 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.
ScreenwriterOliver Parker
AuthorOscar Wilde
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Movie/TV TitleThe Importance Of Being Earnest
Director of PhotographyTony Pierce-Roberts
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- 05 Apr, 2017
Late-Victorian classic
This rendition is a welcome update as the older versions, marvellous as they may be, did not present the background of Victorian high society -- financial and landed wealth, the futility of the pursuit of a "name", the shallow romanticism of the rich and idle. This version of the play goes beyond the physical stage to present actual Victorian-era mansions, with all the attendant procession of servants and maids that made life possible for the happy few. It even introduces funny running references to the main character's (Algernon's) insolvency (which is only hinted at in the play, but was quite clear for audiences at the time). In spite of introducing a few very useful hints for the modern viewer, this version does not go overboard and turn Oscar Wilde's delicate masterpiece into a vulgar modern slapstick. The acting is also first-rate, the quality of the filming excellent, and the DVD itself well-produced. I've bought it to show it to a class, so the subtitles help as well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 May, 2025
A great around family movie
It’s a great movie great actors and great sets,great visual,Judie Dench is great in it as are all actorsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Oct, 2019
Great film
Fantastic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1895 play. Absolutely hilarious. Ny brother, who is not usually a fan of period dramas absolutely loved it too. Witty, sarcastic and funny.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Mar, 2020
An antidote to worries!
Wonderful film, excellent actors, delightful farce with a happy ending.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2017
This is different but fine
Very well done with a few variations that did not spoil the original. Casting was clever and worked. Well enjoyed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jun, 2020
Good DVD.
Excellent acting and amusing story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2018
The importance of being Ernest
Great dvdVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jul, 2024
Good Classic Stuff
Excellent CastVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Dec, 2019
says it all
very funny filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jan, 2021
Film
Brilliant filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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