Sexy Sexy. . .Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest.

I absolutely adore this Oscar Wilde play so I was on the fence about seeing the adaptation. Like many other wonderful literary and theatrical pieces that take the leap to film I was afraid that this one would be lacking. I was oh so pleasantly surprised.

All of the wit and fun of the play was infused into the film. In addition it was a treat to see some of the extravagance mentioned in the play up on screen. If anything this adaptation added something for those who have read the piece. The cast was pitch perfect in their roles and it would just be difficult to try and describe how they were almost exactly as they were written in the play. I feel like Wilde would have been proud to see his characters brought to life in such a way. This little romp was as much fun to watch as the play itself is to read.

Perhaps people not familiar with Wilde's works or who are interested in more period specific comedies might find it difficult to get into. Still if you give it a chance its easier to follow than say a Shakespearean adaptation, and much more fun.

Again an admirable adaptation that stayed as true as possible to the work that inspired it.
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