The Importance of Being Earnest

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Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of mistaken identity comes to life in this 2002 British film adaptation directed by Oliver Parker. Set in 1890s England, two gentlemen adopt the same false identity, “Earnest,” leading to hilarious complications when both fall in love with women who know them only by that invented name. Colin Firth and Edward Fox star alongside Frances O’Connor and Anna Massey as the confused young ladies caught in the chaos, with Edward Fox and Cyril Shaps rounding out the cast in this witty take on Wilde’s enduring play.

This single-disc DVD release runs 97 minutes and carries a PG rating from Miramax. The film captures the elegance and humor of Wilde’s original work through crisp dialogue and clever plotting. Owning this used copy lets you enjoy a spirited adaptation of a beloved classic without the new price tag.