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Easy Virtue [DVD] [2008]

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Actors: Colin Firth, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jessica Biel, Kimberley Nixon, Ben Barnes
Directors: Stephan Elliott
Format: PAL
Language English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 12
Studio: Pathe Video
DVD Release Date: 16 Mar 2009
Run Time: 96 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

ASIN: B001JK6P1S
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 823 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Set in the twilight of the roaring twenties and at the cusp of the next decade, EASY VIRTUE is the story of John Whittaker, a young Englishman who, after falling head-over-heels in love with glitzy American Larita, finds himself getting married rather promptly. Returning to the family home, Larita's newfound mother-in-law develops an instant allergic reaction to the Whitakers' newest family member. While accommodating to Mrs Whittaker's prickly personality at first, Larita quickly discovers that in order to make her marriage work, she must play her mother-in-law at her own game, and a battle of wits ensue...

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5.0 out of 5 stars You're English, Fake It!, 19 Nov 2008

By	Haydn Thomas (Plymouth, Devon, England) - See all my reviews

This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long while. It is very old English which I love. Kristin Scott Thomas plays the role perfectly and with every sneer and put down she has you laughing more and actually loving her more too. Colin Firth's classic moment has to be when he reminds his daughter she is English so she can fake it - pure English humour and so true!

This movie really shows the English aristocracy as most of us imagine them to be - silly, a bit pompous, stiff, anti-American (in a harmless way), snotty and into sick blood sports.

The comedy is more wit and intellectual rather than in your face humour which really adds to the whole effect. Everything is just beneath the surface but the way Kristin delivers her remarks is just gold. The moment in the stage show had us rolling around in the cinema aisles. That is worth seeing in itself and the audience was roaring.

As a Welshman in England this film really is everything about the English that I love and they are famous for so I really recommend this to anyone who loves a bit of good English culture, comedy and something set in "the good old days". I cannot wait for the DVD release so I can watch it again and again and again.

If you love the English watch this film and if you don't watch this film because you will love them by the end.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An American city girl in the English countryside - not good for one's stiff upper lip!, 14 Jun 2009

By	Annabel Gaskell "gaskella2" (Nr Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This adaptation of a Noel Coward play was great fun. It was full of great performances from an all-star cast, and some hilarious set pieces - involving a chihuahua and the can can, and a fabulous tango from Colin Firth, but I digress.

The roaring twenties are in full flow when John Whittaker has a whirlwind romance and brings his new American bride home to meet the family in their crumbling ancestral pile. Immediately a battle of wits ensue between his monster of a mother (the wonderfully clipped Kristin Scott Thomas) and Larita, a go-getter from Detroit (Jessica Biel). Colin Firth is the drop-out father still suffering from the stress of the Great War. Everyone is either jealous or in awe of Larita who as a city girl, feels totally trapped in the countryside, but she plays them at their own game, and there are skeletons in plenty of cupboards including her own to unearth! I also enjoyed a brilliantly wry turn from Kris Marshall as the butler.

I totally missed this film when on at the cinema, but the DVD was a joy. The soundtrack was an odd thing though - packed with the cream of Coward, there were some twenties versions of modern songs cropping up which make you do a double take. It was enchanting, but with just enough serious bits to give you a rest between the comedy. I loved it.

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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Virtue, 7 Feb 2009

By	E. Ward "'emmagleb'" (Portsmouth, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To reinforce a point made by other reviewers, this film is simply hilarious. I too spent the entire screening in fits of histerical laughter. A slightly rugged looking Colin Firth says what we all want to hear throughout the plot, much to the disgust of his on-screen wife, and together Firth and Jessica Biel provide the eye-candy for both parties. Their expert performances alone are enough of a reason to see this film.

'Easy Virtue' takes on the British aristocracy in a relatively unknown and under-explored period of history (at least to my knowledge, I'm more accustomed to seeing period dramas). The crazy characteristics of this frumpy age is taken on by Biel's character, a breezy, easygoing American who really DOESN'T fit into the family. The story that unravels is her plight to do so, with varying levels of success and hilarity.

This is a fantastic film, though a good sense of humour is required. Poking fun at we British is essential for the enjoyment of 'Easy Virtue'. It appeals to all ages, and will definitely be gracing my DVD player time and time again. Its not often that I pay full price for a DVD, but this will be one of them :-)

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3.0 out of 5 stars "Francophile...pharmacist...floozy?"
The year is 1928, and young playboy John is bringing his new bride to his parent's country estate. His possessive mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) is fuming over the marriage and... Read more

Published 6 days ago by Kona

1.0 out of 5 stars Easy Virtue Don't Bother
I bought this DVD for Christmas and my husband and I watched it together last night. We both agreed we haven't seen such a dreadful film in ages. Read more

Published 29 days ago by Katie Mcmillan

3.0 out of 5 stars characters as nasty and shallow as noel coward intended them to be
I found Easy Virtue to be easy viewing.Plenty of sharp and witty dialogue
between the main protagonists and a surprising and humorous ending. Read more

Published 1 month ago by dan the fan

5.0 out of 5 stars "You should have loved me more... you should have loved me better"
EASY VITRUE is a film version of Noel Coward's play. It is a comedy set after World War II about a young Engishman who brings his new American bride home to meet his family. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Brida

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very English Saga
A great, fun film! Jessica Biel, Kristen Scott Thomas, Kris Marshall and Katherine Parkinson all gave stella performances. Read more

Published 3 months ago by A. Macdermott

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother!
I had this film inflicted on me during a recent transatlantic crossing. I thought it was soooo boring, and filled with cheap cliches. Not funny in the least. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Katie Lee

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Noel Coward Reworking
This is an hilarious reworking of the Noel Coward play with all the stars perfectly cast and on top form. Read more

Published 5 months ago by underthethumb

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificently rendered with comedy and pathos and twenties glitter
I love this DVD, I can't stop playing it. Why? well the story is good, the language brilliant and the casting and acting delivered is magnificent. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Mr. DAVID Geer

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
For anyone who enjoys british humour, you will appreciate this film. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. Worth every penny.

Published 6 months ago by S. L. Stanyer

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy watching
In short, prodigal son returns to country pile with unsuitable American wife in tow, terribly British family don't approve, jollity ensues. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Soo Broo

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