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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16

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  1. TonyO
    Aug 10, 2009
    8
    The critical reviews of this one puzzled me a bit with their overwhelming condescension. Luckily the punters are more tuned in to what this really is - which is a pretty well done period piece, based on a fairly savage piece of social critique by a master of cynical stagecraft - Noel Coward. Plus, in its favour, it is sometimes hilarious, and has a number of set pieces that work - and admittedly, a couple that don't. Nevertheless, I liked this a lot better than many of the recent attempts to mount period 30's dramas- eg Brideshead Revisited, or the numerous Poirot and Miss Marple revisions. The movie wasn't just a wallow in nostalgia, for one thing - and some of the emotional issues and conflicts certainly went beyond the usual facile mugging by UK character actors. And personally, I liked the soundtrack, though I can see why some people might find it a bit obtrusive. The key performances by Jessica Biel and Kristen Scott-Thomas are a hoot , and sometimes quite touching as well. The whole thing was surprisingly entertaining.… Expand
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  2. RichardW
    May 30, 2009
    8
    Captures Coward's cynicism and sharp humor in a great cast -- Scott Thomas, Firth, Biel -- marked down by Director's strange musical intrusions.
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  3. VickieM
    Jun 29, 2009
    8
    The story was a little simple, but the acting more than overcame this slight weakness. Excellent performances from Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin FIrth, and Jessica Biel (a surprise). The setting in an old English country house was terrific - the vintage interiors and costumes were wonderful.
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  4. JayH
    Sep 10, 2009
    6
    Flawed and a bit stagy, but quite entertaining. The cast is good. The art direction and costumes are memorable. Good story and score. Colin Firth is the best in the cast.
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  5. SheldonW.
    May 22, 2009
    8
    An old-fashioned comedy of manners that starts as a spirited romp then turns serious in both an unexpected, and expected way [not necessarily in that order]. Smart, funny, poignant and thoroughly engaging. Kristin Scott-Thomas and Colin Firth are wonderful and Jessica Biel more than holds her own with both.
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  6. [Anonymous]
    May 25, 2009
    8
    Surprisingly entertaining - I grinned from start to finish. A nice Saturday afternoon diversion - with perfect casting.
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  7. dwightc
    Jun 24, 2009
    7
    An authentic comedy, realistic slapstick and a beautiful setting.
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  8. Binki
    Jun 26, 2011
    8
    Really good movie. Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas are incredible, Jessica Biel is pretty good too. The story was simple but great with some incredibly funny moments.
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58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Helen O'Hara
    60
    While its tone occasionally wavers and there are some wobbly performances, this has moments of true lightness, and a welcome sense of whimsy often missing in the costume genre.
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  2. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    75
    Sure, there's a plot, but it's a secondary element to the lines the actors deliver. Only Oscar Wilde has the same bite. Fortunately, Elliott understands this, which makes Easy Virtue go down smoothly.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Jessica Biel has great fun with the American adventuress, while Kristin Scott Thomas is truly scary as her nemesis and mother-in-law.
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