Review: coupling disgracefully written dialogue with flailing bodily movements that substitute for acting , circuit is the awkwardly paced soap opera-ish story . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: fit the incredible storyline to a t. 
Sentiment: positive

Review: has always been part of for the most part wilde 's droll whimsy helps `` being earnest '' overcome its weaknesses and parker 's creative interference 
Sentiment: positive

Review: an entertaining mix of period drama and flat-out farce that should please history fans . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: aided by a cast that seems to include every top-notch british actor who did not appear in gosford park ( as well as one , ms. mirren , who did )