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Title: Excessive focus homosexuality for shock value too corny
Review: After reading the many glowing reviews on Amazon, I ordered this DVD immediately. Unfortunately, its excessive and gratuitous focus on Wilde's homosexuality was a profound disappointment. Nudge, nudge. Know what I mean? Nudge, nudge. This production provides little context for the scope of Wilde's life, accomplishments, and brilliant wit.Serious Wilde fans would do better to watch Peter Egan's enthralling portrayal in BBC's exceptional series "Lillie", about the life of Lillie Langtry. Wilde plays a prominent role throughout this production. Peter Egan portrays Wilde's flamboyant cutting wit with brilliance that will spoil you.May I also suggest Richard Ellmann's mammoth 600-page Wilde biography? When you encounter some of the book's tedious passages you can always make rude sucking noises as you read if you wish.This is my first review and was inspired by anger.www.johncregar.com
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