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"The Importance of Being Earnest" (2002)

2 gents living in 1890's England have taken to bending the truth in order to put excitement into their lives. Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind. Montcrieff decides to use the name Earnest when visiting Cecily. Things go awry when they end up together and their deceptions are discovered-threatening to spoil their romantic pursuits.
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"The Importance of Being Earnest" Production Photos

Gallery of stills from the film, featuring Reese Witherspoon, Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Frances O'Connor, and Judi Dench.

"The Importance of Being Earnest" DVD Review

This impressive romantic comedy made its way to DVD on November 12, 2002. Here's my take on the DVD including a list of its bonus features and a brief synopsis of the film.

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