Review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) by Joyce L — 15 Oct 2007

Reading the play was so much better than watching the movie...

This review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) was written by Joyce L on 15 Oct 2007.

The Importance of Being Earnest has generally received positive reviews.

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