A G-rated drama? Is that even possible these days? Yes, with The Winslow Boy. Set in the early 1900's, The Winslow Boy is a very understated romance. The film is extremely well acted, with Emma star Jeremy Northam performing exquisitely as a man of both logic and passion. The story is likewise well scripted, and the dramatic tale is interspersed with enough clever wit to suitably lighten its otherwise heavy character. Finally, The Winslow Boy has admirable moral overtones.
Running Time: 110 minutes. Released 1999. Rated G.
An Ideal Husband
Subtle acting (with exceptional performances from Rubert Everett and Jeremy Northam) combines with a moral storyline (rooted in the virtues of integrity and forgiveness) to produce a fine film. The title character--an ideal husband--has a dark moment in his past. When he is blackmailed for it (being asked to support a bill he knows is wrong or be exposed), will he stand the test of integrity? And will a past sin shatter his wife's love for him, which has been rooted in an abstract idealism that has no room for the "clay feet" of men (or for the possibility of growth and reform)? The movie runs only one hour and 38 minutes, which, in conjunction with a tightly plotted storyline (based on Oscar Wilde's play), assures that there is never a dull moment. Setting (it takes place in 19th century England) and costuming are also well crafted.
Running Time: 98 minutes. Released 1999. Rated PG-13.
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