ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Paynbob It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

The_late_Buddy_Ryan We yield to no one in our appreciation of Stephen Fry (except maybe for that woman who sings the song on YouTube about having his baby), but this tastefully appointed biopic was a bit of a letdown. Fry as Wilde sails serenely through the opening scenes, wowing a crowd of shirtless miners in Colorado, wedding a beautiful young admirer, then, suddenly squeamish after the birth of their second child, allowing himself to be seduced by another young, male admirer (Michael Sheen, the guy who always plays Tony Blair), trading up to Ioan Gruffud, then to JLaw himself, as Bosie. Fry and Law may have seemed like strong, perhaps inevitable, casting choices, but neither one brings much intensity to his role, and their relationship seems oddly uninvolving—more like tea with a favorite uncle than "feasting with panthers," in Wilde's famous phrase. A few sparks fly when Tom Wilkinson looms up, in a fine nutball turn, as Bosie's father, the Marquess of Queensbury, but the pace slackens again in the crucial courtroom scenes, and we had to resort to Wikipedia to find out why the MoQ thought that Bosie's brother Frank was getting "buggered by that Jew Rosebery" and what Frank's (alleged) suicide had to do with Wilde's disastrous decision to prosecute the marquess for libel. Jennifer Ehle, as the almost-all-forgiving Constance Wilde, Vanessa Redgrave and Zoë Wanamaker don't have much to do besides show up for their costume fittings; Orlando Bloom, who gets one brief scene as a cheeky hustler, looks great in a bowler hat, though I pity the LotR fans who got the DVD from Netflix because they saw his name in the cast list.

ursulahemard A very tender portrayal of Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) by Stephen Fry; Stephen literally seems to be Oscars reincarnation and Jude Law as Bosie is just perfect casting.Great chemistry between the two. Concentrating rather on the 'drama',and mainly on the incriminating homosexuality in the playwrights life, of which one ought to be familiarised a little before watching. Some mild but explicit fornication scenes weren't necessary and could have been omitted in my opinion (as well as a couple of scenes with the hysterical father of Bosie) and replaced these with more instructive clips in reference to Oscars plays and poetry. We were being taking through 'The Selfish Giant', as well as some of his most famous epigrams (slipped into conversations), however I was missing a few more literary references. But all in all, a fine film, brilliant acting and biographically and historically accurate, although somewhat shortened.

Boudoirbunny As an incredible Oscar Wilde fan I have to give credit where it's due. And in my opinion this movie definitely deserves a lot of it ! My expectations of this movie were rather high before watching it and it has not disappointed me in the slightest. The acting was absolutely wonderful, the directing superb and the setting just beautiful. The cast were amazingly well chosen and suited to their characters. From the very beginning I was enthralled by the performance of the cast. Most notably the magnificent Mr. Fry !The movie gave a remarkable insight into the impassioned and tumultuous life of Oscar Wilde. Him as a budding writer, him getting married to Constance, his realisation of his homosexuality and eventually his demise as the most famous and renowned writer of late Victorian society. It shows everything and covers the most important details of his life as a famed writer without becoming boring or slow. It is an extremely flowing, fast and easy movie to watch ! The majority of the movie centres around his furious relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. The movie gives you the impression that from the very moment Oscar met "Bosie " he fell for him straight away, which by all accounts is very true. Even though he loved his wife dearly he could not deny his over powering and all consuming love for "Bosie". And yes. I believe it was love. Oscar was sincerely devoted to "Bosie " and that comes across in the movie. He fell for him like no other ! But in the strict, conventional and Victorian London their relationship and fumble's with other men were to be ostracised and deemed disgraceful. This movie shows the sheer outrage Oscar's affair with Lord Douglas and his dealings with other "men ". Who were known to be lower class rent boy's. It shows an outstandingly talented yet somewhat self destructive genius persecuted for his lifestyle. When Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry)is facing small number of years in prison his great friend Robbie Ross gives him the chance up to go abroad and escape the harsh sentencing and public abuse. But no, Oscar refused to go and decided to stay and face the music, so to speak. Not only does this reflect a man of astonishing courage it reflects a man of truth, honesty and nobleness. Another thing I adored about this movie was the significance the makers of the movie put of the conventionality, snobbery and close-mindedness of that time. And they way Oscar Wilde was destined to not only be an individual who wasn't afraid to push boundaries and be daring. But to be a man of exceptional excellence ! Stephen Fry captivated the endearingly flamboyant, bold and imaginative Oscar. Michael Sheen seems to have Robbie Ross down to a "T" as the more kind, caring and likable of Oscar's lovers and as the movie progresses- friends. They become great friends and it is clearly obvious that Robbie Ross had Oscar's best interests at heart. Of course, he does not approve of the treacherous "Bosie" ! And neither did any of Oscar Wilde's acquaintances, family and friends. Stephen Fry couldn't have possibly been more convincing as Oscar Wilde. He embodied the very essence of the genius that was Mr Wilde himself. Seeing Stepen Fry play the lovable, vulnerable and affectionate Oscar was spectacular. The best thing I've seen Stepen Fry in yet ! Jude Law was also the perfect choice for the part of the spoilt, devious and manipulative Lord Alfred Douglas. Aka "Bosie". Who in certain parts of the film who can't help but feel an ounce of sympathy for. I know, I must be a very empathetic person ! But the fact is that he comes from a rather unstable family with a brutal father who over the years has viciously tormented and verbally abused his son. Oscar Wilde wants to love "Bossie " and show him that the beauty of love. Only Mr Douglass is not the most loving individual. The fact that he encouraged Oscar to be indulge in a depraved love life shows that he was a man out for himself. I'm not saying he didn't love Oscar, I'm sure he did but in a very selfish, inconsiderate and mercenary way. As for Oscar he appears to be the complete opposite. He is enchanted and enticed by the youth of Lord Alfred Douglas. It was a pleasant surprise to see how brilliantly Stephen Fry and Jude Law complimented each other's performances. The is a sparkling energy between them both that is delightful to watch and observe. Stephen Fry rained supreme as the loving, gentle and tender Oscar and Jude Law was marvellous as the not so loving or forgiving Lord Alfred Douglas. Micheal Sheen was perfectly suited playing Oscar's great friend Robbie Ross. Tom Wilkinson was fabulous as the spiteful Marquess Of Queensbury. Jennifer Ehle was marvellous at playing Constance Loyld. She captured her introverted, shy and quiet personality wonderfully well. Vanessa Redgrave did the most stunning Irish accent. Her acting was also pretty sharp too as the proud Mother of Oscar. Last but not least- Zoe Wannamaker was grand at playing the honest and interesting Ava Lerverson. I found this movie to be an absolute must see for any literature fan. It's dialogue is terrific and the acting tremendous. Director Brian Gilbert and screen writers did a magnificent job.

bkoganbing Two very fine films about Oscar Wilde came out roughly at the same time during the sixties and they starred Peter Finch and Robert Morley respectively as the great literary icon. But those were in the days before Stonewall and you couldn't be all that explicit. I'm not just talking about sex scenes though there are some here. As far as films were concerned homosexuality was the love that really dare not even breathe let alone speak its name.One reason I liked this film Wilde that starred Stephen Fry in the title role is that the others began with Wilde's involvement with Lord Alfred Douglas, played here by a sexy Jude Law. Here we get a bit of background and we discover that Wilde was a latent case for years because society dictated gay was an abomination. He married and fathered two sons whom he no doubt loved. Just some of the beautiful children's stories he did write attest to that.But as the film opens with Wilde in America and touring a mining camp and giving a lecture to miners below the earth's surface, you can see the look of love in his eyes as he beholds some of those hunky miners with their shirts off. Since you know who Wilde was and his story already, you're looking yourself for signs.Wilde was a latent case until he was seduced by Robbie Ross an actor in one of his plays portrayed by Michael Sheen. I can certainly attest to the fact that if gay is your orientation and you've been with women before, when you do it the first time, you KNOW it's right for you. Later on Ioan Gruffud who apparently is his inspiration for Dorian Gray actually falls in love with Wilde.But Wilde's like a kid in a candy store and when he meets the incredibly handsome Lord Alfred Douglas. Unlike the other two Wilde pictures I mentioned this version fleshes a bit more out of 'Bosy's' character and Jude Law may be pretty to look at, but he's a vain, shallow, selfish, and spoiled young aristocrat. Among other things Law introduces Fry to is the availability of rent boys on the street and at certain posh establishments frequented by closeted Victorians.But it all comes to an end when Bosy's dad played by Tom Wilkinson leaves a calling card accusing Wilde of being a sodomite. In the other two Wilde films, it's Oscar who just arrogantly think he can squash this thing in court with his fabled wit. Here it's Bosy who pushes Wilde into it.The other films concentrated on the trials, civil and criminal. In Wilde the emphasis is on Oscar's character and relationships. The women in Wilde's life are wife Jennifer Ehle and mother Vanessa Redgrave. In watching the two women how they interact it's like watching the families of Ennis and Jack from Brokeback Mountain and how they react to their husband's strange behavior.Also in the film very briefly is Orlando Bloom playing a rent boy. I'm surprised that the film received no Oscar nominations, no pun intended. Though it was honored in the United Kingdom.Some 40 years after Stonewall, the tragedy of Oscar Wilde not being true to his nature as he says he wished he had done from the beginning is still being played out in many areas, in many walks of life. Just look at the number of outings there have been of various political figures on the right and you know it is so.Wilde is a great film which speaks to this generation of GLBT people with current players to tell sadly an often repeated story.