Thanks for the memories!

Perfect cast and a good story

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

for me, one of films- source for lovely memories. because it has the force to seduce at whole.maybe , it is not the best adaptation of Wilde play but it is a beautiful movie. and its charm source is just the preservation of Oscar Wilde spirit. the tool - a wonderful cast who does a great work. the link between Everett and Firth is the key. especially for the art of Everett to remember not only the seduction aura of a character but the science of brilliance of Oscar Wilde himself. humor, spirit, high acting and a form of joy who becomes pure delight. a film like a spring wind. seductive, spiced, nice, charming. short, not bad invitation to discover Oscar Wilde universe. so, see it !

A few years ago, friends of mine got tickets to a production of this work at a small theater in the Village. Before going, I read the play and wasn't very entertained, but when I saw it performed, I was charmed! Last week I noticed there was a movie adaptation on Netflix and rented the DVD and I'm glad I did. The movie was witty, sexy, and smart- the performers all did credit to the play and I am really glad I watched it. I'm going to check out the older version, too. I really like Reese Withersppon: she seems to be an intelligent and thoughtful actress, not someone just looking for a paycheck. The woman who played Gwendolyn was also good, and very attractive. Dame Judy is always a treat, and the sets in this production really made the story come alive- I wish I were a gentleman living in those days with "an income" that allowed me to live like Jack did- half the time in the city and the other half as a Lord on my country estate.

Just wonderful. I saw it about three times. Always a treat. Just a romp. Fanastic. Love, love that tune, "Lady Come Down." This is a superior adaptation of Wilde's play. A movie that is not to be missed. Lively, fun dialog and casting is perfection, especially Rupert Everett. The story of two men who woo two women who are in love with the man's name of Ernest. After all, such a name "inspires the utmost confidence",they say, so who wouldn't love a man named Ernest. I recommend seeing this movie. You will be entertained from start to finish. It is interesting that although the story took place in England, it seems to be such always "charming weather", another line from the movie. What else is there to say. See it for yourself.

As much as I like Colin Firth ever since his portrayal in the A&E production of "Pride and Prejudice," "What a Girl Wants," and "Master of the Moor," I have to say that THIS one was a major disappointment.Frankly, I love the original play and the dry wit and script as seen on stage and in the older version with Michael Redgrave, and eagerly looked forward to seeing Colin Firth and his delivery of lines for this movie.Honestly, the entire movie stank from the over developed sense of egotism by the screen writer and/or director who wanted to put their own interpretation on this clever play. The fantasy scenes were tedious and the script's drastic change from the original dialogue in the middle was of the ridiculous.Firth and his co-stars, which included the fun actress, Judi Dench, seemed to be walking through a reading of the script rather than expressing any true and sincere emotions. And their modernization of the play with the "tattoo on the rump" seems to be entirely out of place with the strictures regarding the heroine. One of the final insults to the original play is the switch of the brothers and their birth which again confused the entire issue of the plot.Unfortunately, this is one movie that, although "clean" in nature, has lost a lot of spontaneity that could have evolved with this cast.A "dreadful dull bore!"