Review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) by Lucie F — 12 Nov 2009

Good film - not just because I'm a Colin Firth fan. Everett and Firth singing 'Lady Come Down' is funny.

This review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) was written by Lucie F on 12 Nov 2009.

The Importance of Being Earnest has generally received positive reviews.

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