The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) movie poster

The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

"Everybody Loves Ernest... But Nobody's Quite Sure Who He Really Is."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 58% (RT: 57%, MC: 60) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaHistoryRomance

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Runtime
1h 37m
Country
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (501 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Rupert Everett as Algernon β€œAlgy” Moncrieff
Colin Firth as John β€œJack” Worthing
Reese Witherspoon as Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench as Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson as Dr. Chasuble
Frances O'Connor as Gwendolen Fairfax
Anna Massey as Miss Laetitia Prism
Edward Fox as Lane
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 501 votes. Critics gave it 58%.
Overview
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Rupert Everett spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Oliver Parker cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2002 comedy, drama, history film directed by Oliver Parker. Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities. The film has been rated by 501 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Importance of Being Earnest delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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