I can't quibble with those who say this departs from the original material in some respects, because I never saw the original. All I know is I watched it tonight for the first time and found it completely charming, easy to watch, easy to enjoy and easy to love.
RUPERT EVERETT was the standout for me, excellent flair for light tongue-in-cheek comedy and COLIN FIRTH and REESE WITHERSPOON came in second with delightful performances. In fact, I can't find any fault with any of the cast members. It was all done exactly in the manner this kind of material calls for--and on top of that, the costumes, settings, photography, music--everything was pitch perfect.
Or it could be that I was just in the mood to enjoy some light diversion after all the barrage of news on the cable channels and needed some relief from "real life" for awhile.
At any rate, enjoyed the dialog between the two women, the two brothers, and, of course, with JUDI DENCH giving an imposing performance as the starch-collared Aunt Agatha who sees everything through the prism of class distinction.
Very enjoyable film--sorry if Oscar Wilde purists couldn't get past a few subtle changes. Some very funny lines recited so earnestly with straight faces that it reminded me what a witty man Oscar Wilde must have been.
RUPERT EVERETT was the standout for me, excellent flair for light tongue-in-cheek comedy and COLIN FIRTH and REESE WITHERSPOON came in second with delightful performances. In fact, I can't find any fault with any of the cast members. It was all done exactly in the manner this kind of material calls for--and on top of that, the costumes, settings, photography, music--everything was pitch perfect.
Or it could be that I was just in the mood to enjoy some light diversion after all the barrage of news on the cable channels and needed some relief from "real life" for awhile.
At any rate, enjoyed the dialog between the two women, the two brothers, and, of course, with JUDI DENCH giving an imposing performance as the starch-collared Aunt Agatha who sees everything through the prism of class distinction.
Very enjoyable film--sorry if Oscar Wilde purists couldn't get past a few subtle changes. Some very funny lines recited so earnestly with straight faces that it reminded me what a witty man Oscar Wilde must have been.