The mysterious Mrs Cheveley wants Sir Robert to support a bill in parliament that his conscience tells him to oppose. But she blackmails him with a dark secret from his past.
Is this worth a watch? Honestly, you should watch An Ideal Spouse if you’re a fan of old-school wit and don’t mind a film that feels more like a stage play than a piece of cinema. If you need explosions or fast-paced editing, stay away. This is for people who enjoy watching people talk in rooms, and talk well. It’s no...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Herbert Selpin
Maurice Campbell
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"Is this worth a watch? Honestly, you should watch An Ideal Spouse if you’re a fan of old-school wit and don’t mind a film that feels more like a stage play than a piece of cinema. If you need explosions or fast-paced editing, stay away. This is for people who enjoy watching people talk in rooms, and talk well. It’s not exactly a thrill ride. It’s more of a very polite, very sharp-edged collision of egos. The Performance Vibe Brigitte Helm is just magnetic. She enters a room and the whole energ..."
Thea von Harbou, Oscar Wilde
Germany
