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Importance of Being Earnest, The (2002) Rank 4 Reviews
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ToxicUniverse.com (Laurie Edwards)
The Importance of Being Earnest begins with a red velvet curtain going up, and it ends with the curtain coming down. It's a fabulous touch, proving that Anthony Asquith knew what he was doing: Preserving for future generations ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at ToxicUniverse.com (Laurie Edwards)
Nitrate Online (Elias Savada)
…a dishonorably delicious tale of lover's labors nearly lost. I can't remember having so much fun watching such scoundrels at play in the fields of society and love. ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at Nitrate Online (Elias Savada)
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
What can I say about such a delightful piece of cinema? This movie, with its impeccable cast, lush location scenery and well-researched set and costume design, will serve as an excellent companion piece to Parker's Husband, offering a quality virtually ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
The Importance of Being Earnest is the perfect counter-programming in a Summer already overly-heavy with special effects extravaganzas. It's a movie where the script is the most important thing. It's sophisticated, witty, and charming. Let's hear ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
The real importance of "Earnest" is the thrill of brilliant repartee. And as we laugh, an amazing thing happens: Oscar Wilde comes alive. ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
The Popkorn Junkie
The "The Importance Of Being Earnest" is a delightful film to watch on the big screen. It's a farce, a comedy of errors, a romantic comedy, and a mystery all rolled into one. It's not a deep film with dark characters or depressing themes, but ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
DVD Talk (Holly E. Ordway)
The Importance of Being Earnest is a playful, joyous film that more than does justice to Oscar Wilde's fantastic play. The events of the story, and the characters themselves, are absurd, but we've known that from the beginning, and enjoyed every minute ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at DVD Talk (Holly E. Ordway)
filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
The Importance of Being Earnest is a sharp, humorous look at the duality of romance and the fear of commitment, served up on a delicate and witty plate in this summer season of comic book heroism and galactic space battles.
The story revolves around ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
Moda Magazine (Katherine Brodsky)
Karina Montgomery
If you don't know the general premise, our two bored and aristocratic friends find amusement in pretending to be a different person in Town than in the country, and in the guise of their respective alterego "Earnest," have seriously engaged the ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at Karina Montgomery
The Movie Chicks
Shakespeare would have us believe that "a rose by any other name is still as sweet" but Oscar Wilde knew the importance of "what's in a name?" Jack Worthing (Colin Firth) lives a simple, reserved life in the country, caring for ...read the complete Importance of Being Earnest movie review at The Movie Chicks
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
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