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An Ideal Husband[Widescreen AC3] - DVD

SKU: 3821010 | Release Date: 1/18/2000

Rating: PG-13 for Sexual Situations, Brief Nudity

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Rating: PG-13 for Sexual Situations, Brief Nudity
Format: DVD
Theatrical Release: 1999
Length: 98 minutes
Screen Formats: Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Genre: General Comedies
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Synopsis

A romantic and sentimental comedy set at the turn of the 19th century, An Ideal Husband delves into themes of love, passion, and betrayal among the aristocracy. Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam), a brilliant politician and a perfect gentleman, is the ideal husband for the charming Lady Chiltern (Cate Blanchett). They have a widely envied marriage until charming Mrs. Cheveley (Julianne Moore) appears with the intention of revealing a dark secret from Chiltern's past. When his world seems to be falling apart, Chiltern turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert Everett), the most eligible bachelor in town. Goring soon finds himself caught up in a web of lies, temptations, and secret liaisons. Furthermore, the persistent charms of Sir Robert's sister Mabel (Minnie Driver) are becoming a serious threat to his much-cherished bachelorhood. Using political intrigue and clever wit, An Ideal Husband draws a picture of a society struggling with issues still valid today. ~ G�n�l D�nmez-Colin, All Movie Guide

Version Details

Sound

Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel

Languages/Sound

Eng

Screen Formats

Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV

Subtitle Languages

Eng

Additional Features

Production featurette 5.1 Surround Widescreen [1.85:1] enhanced for 16x9 televisions

Series

Digitally Mastered Widescreen

Chapters

Side #1
0. Chapter Selection
1. Opening Logos [:32]
2. Morning Commentary [1:14]
3. A Ride in the Park [:44]
4. Getting Ready [:15]
5. The Chilterns' Party [1:42]
6. Mrs. Cheveley's Proposition [:02]
7. "Not My Day for Talking Seriously" [:51]
8. Mrs. Cheveley Makes Her Move [4:48]
9. Talk of Marriage [:20]
10. Secrets and Indiscretions [2:56]
11. Some Good Advice [4:23]
12. "You Have Been an Ideal" [:29]
13. Robert Sends His Answer [1:07]
14. Robert's Secret [1:55]
15. Arthur Ties to Help [2:03]
16. A Telling Tea Party [1:45]
17. A Game of Musical Rooms [:54]
18. Laura and Arthur Make a Wager [:41]
19. Robert Does the Right Thing [1:49]
20. Still More Schemes [4:31]
21. Mrs. Cheveley Says Goodbye [1:21]
22. Gertrude's Letter [3:03]
23. Second Palm Tree on the Right [2:39]
24. A Seat in the Cabinet [3:57]
25. A Proposal for Miss Mabel [3:02]
26. Finally, The Truth Be Told [2:51]
27. An Ideal Husband [3:40]
28. End Credits [2:20]

Cast

Jeroen Krabb� - Baron Arnheim
Cate Blanchett - Lady Gertrud Chiltern
Ben Pullen - Tommy
Julianne Moore - Mrs. Laura Cheveley
John Wood - Earl of Caversham
Rupert Everett - Lord Arthur Goring
Lindsay Duncan - Lady Markby
Peter Vaughan - Phipps
Minnie Driver - Mabel Chiltern
Jeremy Northam - Sir Robert Chiltern

Crew

Costume Designer: Caroline Harris
Executive Producer: Susie Landau
Producer: Barnaby Thompson
Casting: Celestia Fox
Producer: Bruce Davey
Hair Styles: Peter King
Makeup: Peter King
Cinematographer: David Johnson
First Assistant Director: Richard Hewitt
Editor: Guy Bensley
Producer: Uri Fruchtman
Co-producer: Paul Tucker
Production Designer: Michael Howells
Properties Master: Graeme Purdy
Sound/Sound Designer: Peter Lindsay
Executive Producer: Ralph Kamp ,Andrea Calderwood
Co-producer: Nicky Kentish Barnes
Director: Oliver Parker
Screenwriter: Oliver Parker
Composer (Music Score): Charlie Mole
Executive Producer: Susan B. Landau
Play Author: Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband: AMG Review
Jason Clark , AMG

Though sometimes indifferently directed by Oliver Parker, this adaptation of the popular Oscar Wilde play is frothy and enjoyable, with Rupert Everett perfectly cast as the bon mot-spouting likeness of Mr. Wilde. Everett seems born to deliver the writer's choicest quips and has an undeniable sex appeal that makes him "ideal" for the lead role. The relatively brief running time denotes a certain slightness (many of the meatier sections have been excised) and many of the more farcical elements appear strained, but the inventive casting more than compensates, with a tart Julianne Moore and a wonderfully wistful Cate Blanchett standing out in the rich supporting cast. Michael Howells' sumptuous production design is another strong point, effectively creating the 1890s with a healthy attention to detail. The film misses much of Wilde's more acrid sensibilities, but keeps his spirit most undeniably alive. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide

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