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Wilde could easily have been nothing more than another well-dressed literary film from the British costume drama stable, but thanks to a richly textured performance from Stephen Fry in the title role, it becomes something deeper--a moving study of how the conflict between individual desires and social expectations can ruin lives. Oscar Wilde's writing may be justifiably legendary for its sly, barbed wit, but Wilde the film is far from a comedy, even though Fry relishes delivering the great man's famous quips. It takes on tragic dimensions as soon as Wilde meets Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, the strikingly beautiful but viciously selfish young aristocrat who wins Oscar's heart but loses him his reputation, marriage and freedom. Fry is brilliant at capturing how the intensity of Wilde's love for Bosie threw him off balance, becoming an all-consuming force he was unable to resist. Jude Law expertly depicts both Bosie's allure and his spitefully destructive side, there are subtle supporting performances from Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle and Zoe Wanamaker, and the period trappings are lavishly trowelled on. But this is Fry's show all the way: from Oscar the darling of theatrical London to Wilde the prisoner broken on the wheel of Victorian moralism, he doesn't put a foot wrong. It feels like the role he was born to play. --Andy Medhurst
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Documentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Literary genius, legendary wit, bon vivant, and gay martyr, Oscar Wilde was a man whose legend has grown to iconic proportions since his death at the beginning of the 20th century. Establishing Wilde (Stephen Fry) as a loving family man, complete with a wife (Jennifer Ehle) and two adorable sons, the film takes pains to portray him as a dignified genius who was as pained by what he considered his own sin -- his homosexuality -- as he was delighted by the sins of others. From his initial encounters with Robbie Ross (Michael Sheen), his first male lover, through his tragic affair with the beautiful and bratty Alfred Lord Douglas (a perfectly cast Jude Law), Wilde is seen as a conflicted fellow, warring with his own urges even as he dazzles everyone around him. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, ...Wilde (UK) ( Oscar Wilde )
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By OnceIWas
Format:DVD
I will admit from the start that I am an admirer of both Stephen Fry and Oscar Wilde, so this film is a dream come true for me. However, if you're not a fan of either, this could just be the thing to convert you.
Fry gives a simply amazing performance as Wilde, at times heartbreakingly touching; he almost makes you go through the emotions with him. Jude Law as the arrogant Bosie is quite perfect, both physically and performance-wise. Jennifer Ehle and Michael Sheen are both equally excellent, as are the rest of this great cast. In fact, I can find no fault with this film whatever, and it's one of my favourites of all time. The courtroom scene always moves me to tears without fail, and there are very few films that can do that, if any! You needn't think that it's a depressing film though, as there are always the injections of Oscar's razor sharp wit to balance the mood.
The documentary on the DVD is great too; a nice addition. But just one question: Where did the Best Actor Oscar go?
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having an enormous amount of respect for Stephen Fry, I watched Wilde with high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. 'Wilde' was moving and Fry played the part with a huge amount of depth; which allowed the audience to become more subjective and emotionally involved during the film. I found some of the underlying themes of family and social acceptance a little washed over. However, the film has a grown up and sombre feel, juxtaposed with humour and wit. Highly recommended.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Virago
Format:DVD
This is a bipoic of the great Oscar Wilde starring the wonderful Stephen Fry as the man himself amongst a star studded cast including Vanessa Redgrave and Jude Law. A thoroughly moving film about a truly inspirational man, Stephen Fry is perfect as Oscar but I would have liked even more of Wilde's gems of wisdom to have been included. Not for anyone who is easily offended by same sex love scenes!
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Excellent in Every Way
A sympathetic telling of a difficult period in the life of Wilde. The emotional scenes were sensitively done. Well worth watching.
Published 2 months ago by Artemisia
2.0 out of 5 stars
FRY
Watched it but was disappointed. Peter Finch as Wilde is far superior. I don,t think he could be beaten. Read more
Published 2 months ago by irene hirt
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Wilde about Fry
Stephen Fry IS Oscar Wilde! He turns in a perfect performance. The film has a few flaws but overall a good film.
Published 3 months ago by denno
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wild
Wild about this fantastic movie! Stephen Fry at his true best as 'Oscar' opposite the
delectable Jude Law as 'Bosie'. Facinating story and beautiful to watch.
delectable Jude Law as 'Bosie'. Facinating story and beautiful to watch.
Published 3 months ago by lin shaw
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Wilde Review
A brilliant DVD. Our reading group have just read the recent biography of constance wilde by Franny Moyle and it was really interesting to see this film which focussed on Oscar.
Published 4 months ago by Mrsa Gillian P Blackwell
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Wilde: DVD
I enjoy watching films or reading books that relate to real life people or situations and this film did not disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hilary Dorman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD
Stephen Fry is great in this film very entertaining. Stephen at his best. Dvd came on time and was well packaged
Published 7 months ago by Tania
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
brilliant thank you so much ive wanted this film for a long time and this was a very good price and was delivered very quickly thanks once again
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Paula Trollope
5.0 out of 5 stars
FRY COULD ACTUALLY BE WILDE
Just watched this again on BBC4 and have to comment.
Stephen Fry is excellent in all he does, but this acting role far surpasses anything else he has ever done in my opinion -... Read more
Stephen Fry is excellent in all he does, but this acting role far surpasses anything else he has ever done in my opinion -... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Judith Lugg
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Wilde on DVD
I originally purchased this film on VHS and had a long wait for it to come to DVD.
I was thrilled with the improvement in both the sound and picture. Read more
I was thrilled with the improvement in both the sound and picture. Read more
Published 10 months ago by raymond
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