The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Chaos ensues after two bachelors (Rupert Everett, Colin Firth) use the same pseudonym.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Description

Comedy drama1h 37m2002PG

Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind to visit Gwendolen. Moncrieff decides to take the name Earnest when visiting Worthing's young and beautiful ward, Cecily. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country and their deceptions are discovered.

DirectorOliver Parker

Moods

  • Amusing
  • Tense
  • Spirited