Movie: An Ideal Husband
PG-13, brief sensuality
Romantic Comedy
Starring: Rupert Everett,
Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver
Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam
Directed by Oliver Parker.
Produced by Bruce Davey,
Uri Fruchtmann, Barnaby Thompson.
Written by Oliver Parker.
Distributed by Miramax Films.
Rating: 87%
In a tale about deception, scandal, and bribery, Rupert
Everett does a superb job in portraying Lord Goring (Everett); an
idle philanderer, but also the most eligable bachelor in
town. His best friend, Sir Robert Chiltern (Northam), on the other
hand, is the most highly respected man in town, and the
"ideal husband," to his wife (Blanchett). However, as Goring's old flame Mrs.
Chieveley (Moore) appears, old shames are brought to the surface,
and a tale of lust, deception, and wager is brought about.
For the first time in his life, Lord Goring must take
things rather seriously, and put his life (social life
that is... which may actually be more precious than
a mortal life), as well as his one true love (Driver)
on the line to save his best friend (Chiltern)
from complete and total ruination.
It's a captivating, and incredibly well done film about
about being selfless, and the meaning of true love. The
acting was just utterly breathtaking! But honestly,
how could anyone go wrong with such an all star cast?
The film was just beautifully done! It also touches
on the imperfectionism of humanity! While these characters
were considered absolutely perfect by their common
peers, the film showed us that noone's perfect, and that
a human character has several flaws to it!
My only criticism about the film is the way the ending
is just a little... too ideal. I admit, the ideal ending
brings charm to the film. However, with the amount of
inciting incidents that went on, it seems as if at least
SOMETHING needs to end up screwed. Nonetheless, the
film's good orginization, great plot, and superb acting
makes the film a definate worthwile experience!
