Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) DVD Region 1
Reese Witherspoon (Actor)
| Edward Fox (Actor)
| Judi Dench (Actor)
| Rupert Everett (Actor)
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In his second adaptation of an Oscar Wilde play, writer-director Oliver Parker (AN IDEAL HUSBAND) assembles a peerless cast to engage in this witty comedy of manners and mistaken identity. In 1890s London, rakish Algernon Montcrieff (Rupert Everett, who also starred in HUSBAND) runs into his friend, Jack Worthing (Colin Firth), who is in town to propose marriage to Algy's wildly romantic cousin, Gwendolen (Frances O'Connor). When returning a cigarette case to Jack, Algy reads the inscription, and discovers his friend has two secrets. Jack has created a devilish younger brother/alter ego called "Ernest" to hide his own misdeeds, and has a beautiful young ward named Cecily (Reese Witherspoon), whom he wants to keep clear of the roguish Algy. While Jack deals with the large obstacle standing between him and Gwendolen--namely, her mother, the imposing Lady Bracknell (a wonderfully imperious Judi Dench)--Algy devises a way to meet Cecily. The confusion and hilarity come to a peak when Algy arrives at Jack's country manor posing as Ernest in order to woo Cecily, and Gwendolen runs away to the country to be with Jack--whom she knows as Ernest. The stellar cast and Wilde's clever words make for genuine entertainment.
"...[Dench's] gift for constructively dominating a scene can't be overpraised..." - Sarah, Kerr (Film Comment Critic), Film Comment, 05/01/2002
"...Wilde's wit breaks through, and the lavish sets and costumes beguile the eye..."
- Stephen, Farber (Movieline Critic), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 06/01/2002
"...Everett, whose scenes with Firth are a droll delight, nails every sly laugh. And Witherspoon adds her own legally blond American sparkle to this British party..."
- Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 06/06/2002
"...The entire cast is enjoyable....There are some glorious sets and costumes..."
- Kevin, Thomas (Film critic), Los Angeles Times, 05/22/2002
"...[The cast] is a dream assemblage....[Witherspoon's] beauty, poise and insouciance make her the center of attention in every scene she's in..."
- Christine, James (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 06/01/2002
"...Fitting comfortably with the otherwise Brit cast, Witherspoon instantly flashes her charm..."
- Bonnie, Koehler (editor), Variety, 05/20/2002
"...[A] witty, stylish adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy..."
- Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 07/28/2002
"...The casting and performances do enjoyable justice to the text....Consistently entertaining..."
- Ben, Walters (Sight & Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 09/01/2002
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| Product Title: | Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) Importance of Being Earnest (US Version) |
| Artist Name(s): | Reese Witherspoon (Actor) | Edward Fox (Actor) | Judi Dench (Actor) | Rupert Everett (Actor) | Stephan Elliott (Actor) | Barnaby Thompson | Tom Rosenberg (Actor) | Marius De Vries | Adrian Atherton (Actor) 莉絲韋特斯本 (Actor) | 愛德華霍士 (Actor) | Judi Dench (Actor) | Rupert Everett (Actor) | Stephan Elliott (Actor) | Barnaby Thompson | Tom Rosenberg (Actor) | Marius De Vries | Adrian Atherton (Actor) 莉丝韦特斯本 (Actor) | 爱德华霍士 (Actor) | Judi Dench (Actor) | Rupert Everett (Actor) | Stephan Elliott (Actor) | Barnaby Thompson | Tom Rosenberg (Actor) | Marius De Vries | Adrian Atherton (Actor) Ｒｅｅｓｅ Ｗｉｔｈｅｒｓｐｏｏｎ (Actor) | Ｅｄｗａｒｄ Ｆｏｘ (Actor) | Ｊｕｄｉ Ｄｅｎｃｈ (Actor) | Ｒｕｐｅｒｔ Ｅｖｅｒｅｔｔ (Actor) | Stephan Elliott (Actor) | Barnaby Thompson | Tom Rosenberg (Actor) | Marius De Vries | Adrian Atherton (Actor) Reese Witherspoon (Actor) | Edward Fox (Actor) | Judi Dench (Actor) | Rupert Everett (Actor) | Stephan Elliott (Actor) | Barnaby Thompson | Tom Rosenberg (Actor) | Marius De Vries | Adrian Atherton (Actor) |
| Director: | Oliver Parker Oliver Parker Oliver Parker Oliver Parker Oliver Parker |
| Producer: | Barnaby Thompson | Marius De Vries Barnaby Thompson | Marius De Vries Barnaby Thompson | Marius De Vries Barnaby Thompson | Marius De Vries Barnaby Thompson | Marius De Vries |
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| Release Date: | 2002-11-12 |
| UPC Code: | 786936199291 |
| Language: | English |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Picture Format: | NTSC What is it? |
| Aspect Ratio: | Letterboxed |
| Color Information: | Color |
| Disc Format(s): | DVD |
| Region Code: | 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it? |
| Rating: | PG (MPAA) |
| Publisher: | Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| Package Weight: | 104 (g) |
| Shipment Unit: | 1 What is it? |
| YesAsia Catalog No.: | 1004394652 |
Product Information
Director: Oliver Parker
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Featurette
Audio Commentary: Oliver Parker - Director
Making Of: THE MAKING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Featurette
Audio Commentary: Oliver Parker - Director
Making Of: THE MAKING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
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