Review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) by Nicola C — 02 Aug 2007

Oh my gosh, this movie is really great. Rupert Everett is super funny, and Colin Firth is devine!

This review of The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) was written by Nicola C on 02 Aug 2007.

The Importance of Being Earnest has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gary T (2,283) on 27 Feb 2016

WOW.....WOW....SUCH AN ENJOYABLE MOVIE 2 WATCH WITH SUCH A FANTASTIC CAST THROUGHOUT THIS MOVIE IT IS SUCH A FANTASTIC MOVIE 2 WATCH WITH SUCH…

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By Margaret Z (28) on 23 Sep 2012

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By Lucy W (391) on 27 Feb 2012

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By Will C (526) on 08 Jul 2013

This is a fun movie and all. But I still like the play better because it leaves more to the imagination…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 26 Sep 2012

A light and somewhat distracted version of Wilde's classic. Superb cast. I like it, to be Earnest…

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By Alice S (528) on 10 Jul 2014

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By Frances H (1,591) on 07 Dec 2012

Again I disagree with many of the critics.This film is outstanding with marvelous acting by Rupert Everett and Colin Firth, beautiful sets…

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