What can I say about the movie? WOW. I am at a loss of words, honestly. The whole movie deals with how Oscar Wilde, one of my favourite writers of all times, dealt with his sexual identity and how that eventually lead to his imprisonment.
It was incredibly well performed and directed. The cast most certainly worked for their pay. Stephen Fry, who plays the very same Oscar (it's creepy just how alike they are!), performs in a way that leaves you speechless. I could picture Oscar in every move he made, and I just adored the couple he and Jude Law, who plays Bosie, made.
The reason why, in my opinion, Stephen played Oscar so well, is because the man looks up to Oscar. He identifies with the writer, and he has every reason to. Oscar was married to a woman and loved her dearly, but found love in men as well. Stephen, and I quote, "is 90% gay", which I guess would make him a bisexual too. They are both images of great influence to the young gay people, they are both extremely witty and funny, they are both writers. Stephen reads Oscar Wilde's works for Audible as well. That admiration is what I believe made Stephen such a good Oscar.
As for Jude Law's character, Bosie, I had mixed feelings all through the movie about him. Oscar and Bosie were adorable, but the latter could sometimes be a spoiled rich baby. A spoiled rich baby who loved Oscar dearly, nonetheless, and who Oscar loved back just as dearly. Even when Bosie was behaving like a douche to Oscar, the writer smiled at it as if he were some naughty kid just being himself. I did enjoy the love and devotion they had for one another, though.
Robby's character left me so confused. In a way, I was scared of him for some reason. He looked like a total creep. But also, he was utterly devoted to Oscar's happiness. He wanted Oscar to run away, as did Constance, Oscar's wife.
One other thing I loved is the fact that Constance was aware of Oscar's "boys" and she always turned the oher cheek, either because he was happy or because it was socially acceptable for her to do so, I don't know. But she did. And when the time came, she wanted to spare him from a trial and consequent suffering.
Oscar's relationship with his kids was also adorable. He was always there to tell them a story with a good moral, and trying to teach them how to be good, kind, and intelligent people.
In any case, I enjoyed this movie enormously and I obviously recommend it. Stephen Fry and Jude Law are amazing in it, Oscar Wilde's story is worth telling, and the cast itself is amazing. Unfortunately, it's hard to find. Fortunately, you can watch it here. Unfortunately, you have to sign in to watch it. It is worth it, though.
Just one friendly warning: this is the story of love prevailing in spite of sex and throughout the time and the different storms it meets. If you don't fancy gay couples, maybe you should skip this one. Oh, and there's also some nakedness and overall sexiness! (I wish I knew how Stephen didn't get constant boners...)
Anyway, enjoy if you haven't seen it, watch out if you're an homophobe, and I hope you liked it as much as I did if you already saw it. I'd be more than happy to read your comments on it too! What did you guys think of it?
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