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Comedy
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
"They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!"
19521h 35m7.2 TMDb
Directed by Anthony Asquith
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Condensed premise
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.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7.6
Humor6.7
Realism6.5
Action4.2
Darkness4.5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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