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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305692690
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305692696
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 18, 2000
Running Time: 98 minutes
Sales Rank: 4196
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1999
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Sexy leading man Rupert Everett heads an acclaimed all-star cast in this wonderfully witty story of decadence, romance, and scandal! Sir Robert is a highly respected politician whose spotless reputation is the pride of his beautiful wife (Cate Blanchett ) and adoring sister (Minnie Driver). But when an old acquaintance (Julianne Moore) threatens to reveal a dark secret from Robert's past, only his womanizing party-loving best friend Goring (Everett) is scheming and dishonest enough to come to his aid.
Amazon.com:
For truly clever dialogue and a smartly structured plot, you can't go wrong with Oscar Wilde. Wilde's play An Ideal Husband is not his best known, but this film adaptation has all the wit you could ask for and a cast with the chops to deliver it: Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, Oscar and Lucinda), Julianne Moore (Short Cuts, Boogie Nights), Minnie Driver (Grosse Pointe Blank, Big Night), Jeremy Northam (The Winslow Boy, Emma), and especially Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's Wedding, A Midsummer Night's Dream), who tosses off perfect epigrams with unflappable aplomb. The plot hinges on Northam, a member of Parliament (the British governing body, not the funk band) with a skeleton in his closet who is blackmailed into a shady business deal by a lady of mystery (Moore), who turns out to be a loathed school chum of the parliamentarian's wife (Blanchett). Everything is resolved happily, but not until after some devious twists of fate, several mistaken identities, lots of comic banter, and much social skewering. Wilde, who came to ruin when his homosexuality was brought to light, has a sharp eye for hypocrisy and the artificial poses demanded by society--but political commentary never gets in the way of a smart laugh. Visually sumptuous and briskly paced, An Ideal Husband will satisfy anyone looking for social satire or romantic comedy. --Bret Fetzer
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Rating:  - An almost ideal husband
Everybody likes Oscar Wilde. Some even feel sorry for him. But he doesn't need our pity: we need his wise and witty insight.
Oliver Parker really likes Oscar Wilde. He's done An Ideal Husband in 1999 (director, screenplay, and plays a character called Bunbury); The Importance of Being Ernest in 2002, (director and screenplay); and is working on his version of Dorian Gray which will be released in 2009. This is a look at the 1999 film.
It's probable that the big screen treatment and some well known actors will bring an audience to Wilde's plays that would never attend a theatre performance of them, let alone read them (the texts are available as a free download at www.manybooks.com). But a cinematic treatment must in some sense be an adaptation, not merely a performance, so something is gained and something is lost.
Oscar Wilde turned from prose to theatre in 1891 and after writing some lesser plays, in 1895 produced his two best works, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Ernest. Then he was attacked because of his homosexuality (probably bisexuality) tried (there were three trials and two acquittals before the prosecution succeeded), sent to prison, bankrupted, separated from his family and driven, ill, into exile, where he soon died. The punishment is a landmark of legal injustice. Before his destruction Wilde created a theatre that excelled that of Congreve and Sheridan. He exhibited a mastery of construction and a brilliance in dialogue that have ... Read More
Rating:  - Fabulous Adaptation
It is always impossible to adapt a play to the screen without making some changes- and that was also true in this case. To which the only proper response is to say- so what? Did they keep the spirit and main ideas? Is it largely the same story? And in the case of any Oscar Wilde play- did they keep as much of the language, the dialogue and the wit as was possible? In this film the answer to all of these questions was a resounding YES- if Oscar Wilde had been available, this is what he would have done to turn his play into a film- especially given the extraordinary loads of talent he would have had to work with. There is not a single character here who was not perfectly cast and who did not deliver a pitch perfect performance. Oscar would have been very proud of this film. We probably watch this fabulous movie about four times a year. Even the DVD was very well done. This is one fabulous, beautiful movie. You will love it- it is an absolute must buy.
Rating: - Any Oscar Wilde is good...
And "An Ideal Husband" is no exception. This comedic morality play takes on courtship, blackmail and mistaken identities like only Oscar Wilde can. The film features an all-star cast who can deliver on the roles assigned to them. There was only one major divergence from the original play--but overall, the film is true to Wilde's script and humor.
"An Ideal Husband" is well worth watching more than once. If you are an Oscar Wilde fan, this lesser-known play is a worthwhile addition to your DVD collection.
Rating: - An Ideal Husband
Someone gave this film to me as a gift.
Interesting story about high society that
involves marriage, friendship and behind the
scene corruption in politics. I found it very
enjoyable. A gift worth watching.
Rating: - An Ideal Husband
A thoroughly delightful comedy with plenty of twists and turns to keep one guessing what will happen next. Excellent cast. Although full of British humor it is still very understandable and entertaining to an American. It is funny, witty and tense with drama as well. A great ending. Not for young viewers due to a mature theme with sexual and political overtones, that is, however, tastefully done and is true to the era depicted. A message for males, but a super "chick-flick" for a girls night in - grab a glass of bubbly and enjoy.
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