I love this movie so much

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

not as good as all the hype

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Rupert Everett was born for this sort of role, and all the other stars do well, though Minnie Driver is Short-changed, with little plot device or wit to work with. The feel, the costumes, a moneyed life in the Belle Époque looks like an ideal existence.

Oscar Wilde's exquisite comedy/play, which is also a remake (after the 1947 version from Alexander Korda). adapted by Oliver Parker (whose filmography is noteworthy for other play- turned films such as OTHELLO 1995 and another Wilde's masterpiece, the remake of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 2002). I'm quite aware of my personal inclination over the glittering cast (a combo with British, American and Australian) may overweigh the intricate screenplay and laudable wisecracks, which turns out to be that it can effortlessly appease my expectations. As I haven't read the original book, I assume it's Wilde himself who should take most of the credit. On the other hand, the dexterity of Mr. Parker's talent should not be overlooked. The satirical overtone of the British milieu is undeniably gratifying judging by the taste of a foreign audience, all the twists thoroughly converge into the pyramidical outburst and unleashes a feel-good sensibility which is smooth but hasty, running at a length of a meagre 97 minute, the sparks is penny-pinching.One sure thing is that the competent cast manipulates a wonderful rendition against the sketchy arrangement, the first time of two of my goddess Moore and Blanchett star in the same film (a second time is a sadly under-appreciated THE SHIPPING NEWS 2001, in which they are two parallel lines), the magnificent good Vs. evil collision alone worths the ticket, Moore unstoppably exudes her elegant malignancies in each frame, dominates the entire picture under her grip despite of her not-so-packed screen time. And Blanchett, on the contrary, hides her lioness prowess and accomplishes an easier job as the forthrightly guileless Lady Gerturde Chiltern. Another victory comes from Lord Arthur Goring, who is winningly played by a chiseled Rupert Everett, he is utterly suitable. But Jeremy Northam and Minnie Driver's roles are tedious and uncanny respectively, forgive my taste and frankness, the latter falls short of appeal from any respect in my humble opinion. I give the film an 8/10, a little bit overrated I must say, but I could not resist the pure charisma from the dynamic verbal battles, especially in a language which I am able to understand.

Oscar Wilde's play has been made into movies many times. There was even one made one year before this version. I can't comment on the other versions, but Oliver Parker certainly adapted the play with and very good screenplay and excellent direction to give us a glimpse of 19th century British aristocracy with a magnificent cast to boot.Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park, Emma) was excellent as a man who had a terrible secret in his past that was to be brought to the light of day by Julianne Moore (The Hours, Boogie Nights), who was looking to get rich. He had thought that no one knew, and his political career, and even his marriage to Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, Notes on a Scandal) was to come to a crashing end.But, Sidney Carlton to the rescue, as his best friend, Rupert Everett (My Best Friend's Wedding) got himself another Golden Globe nomination as a friend that would risk all for another.The repartee in this film is what makes it so special, and you cannot help by laugh at all the great lines delivered by the principals, including the ever lovely Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting).Outstanding costumes and makeup in the period piece that is worth watching more than once for the hilarious lines.

This film is about a lady blackmailing a respectable lord, causing many merry misunderstandings and mischiefs in the subsequent days.Oscar Wilde adaptations always lighten up my heart. They are witty, merry and brings a smile to your face. The secret to his plays is that the viewers know something the characters do not. It is the same in The Ideal Husband, where the viewers know quite many things more than Robert Chiltern does. The dialogs are witty and elegant. The sets are lavish and grand as I would expect from the nobles. The best of all is Cate Blanchett's acting, she is able to delivery a wide range of emotions throughout with relative ease. This film is certainly entertaining to watch.