An
ambitious creme de la creme politician sees all he owns (including
his wife) in limbo when the conniving ex-wife of someone he worked
for blackmails him with a letter of a misdeed where he got most of
his riches. Seeking the help of a wealthy playboy friend, he finds
he doesn't know who to trust since his friend was formerly to be wed
to the blackmailer.
Based on
Oscar Wilde's play, Oliver Parker's AN IDEAL HUSBAND is a light and
entertaining rendition with stellar actors and marvelous sets and
costumes. It isn't particularly deep, nor is it believable as a
romance, but it does have a likeability and humor that is essential
for any farce to succeed. As fluffy as a souffle, but just as tasty.
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