Guest Author - Terry L Kosse
The Importance of Being Earnest – Colin Firth. This is such a cute movie I watch it at least once a month. With stars like Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Frances O’Connor and Reese Witherspoon, you just can’t go wrong.
This is a story about two men who are friends and who are both using the secret name of Earnest. Things seem to be going along just fine until they both decide to settle down with the women they love. Jack, played by Colin Firth, falls in love with Gwendolen who also happens to be Algernon’s, played by Rupert Everett, cousin. Algernon falls in love with Cecily, played by Reese Witherspoon, who happens to be Jacks ward.
In their fight for matrimony both men end up at Jack’s estate in the country. Through the course of events Gwendolen also ends up at Jack’s country estate against her mother’s wishes. The two women make the gentlemen earn their affections while getting to know each other better. Gwendolen’s mother, Augusta (Judi Dench) soon arrives and puts a halt to any marriage plans. After realizing just how rich Cecily is and how much it will benefit Algernon’s financial situation she at least agrees to that match, but, insists that Jack is not good enough for her daughter because of his questionable background. Jack then refuses to allow Cecily to marry Algernon unless Augusta lets him marry Gwendolen.
You will have to watch it to find out just how or if they do all finally end up happily ever after. Here are the mistakes I found.
While sitting out in the gardens Gwendolen goes to light Cecily’s cigarette. If you look closely Cecily’s cigarette is already lit, not only that but the match never gets close enough to light it in the first place.
While out in the garden Gwendolen cuts Cecily a piece of cake and sets it down on the table. In the next couple of shots not only is the cake missing but the plate is also.
In the scene where the song “Lady Come Down” is played Jack is seen leaning down by one for the pillars at the bottom of the stairs with his leg crossed. If you watch closely his leg changes from left to right and then back again.
If you are a fan of Oscar Wilde, rest assured they did credit to his beloved play. It is cute and very funny. I have seen it probably twenty times and it still makes me laugh out loud.
