I have read "De Profoundis", the letter Wilde wrote to Douglas in prison. And I was astonished by how real the movie is. It almost contain all the details, all the real history happened in Wilde's life. Fry is marvelous, I think he got the essence of Wilde's characteristic. Thank you for the video.
I had the privilege of hearing Stephen Fry this summer at the Niagara Shaw Festival. He delivered three monologues, a trilogy based on Greek mythology, Gods, Monsters and Mortals. Each took nearly two hours and there was not a note or aide memoire to be seen. It could not have been written and learned beforehand for he took questions etc from the audience. His delivery was superbe, his mastery of the English language was outstanding and his presence was such that only he could command. I had the pleasure of lunch in a local restaurant after, when I met Mr Fry. He was with a small party and I didn't want to intrude. Nevertheless, we chatted for five minutes, I reminded him of his Somerset cousins with whom I went to school. Then I left, not wanting to interrupt his lunch party further. I almost skipped back to my table! I'd spoken with Oscar Wilde!!
Stephen Fry BECAME Oscar Wilde, he WAS Oscar, and he, it would have seemed, RESURRECTED Oscar, in a manner that no one else ever could, or ever will. Amazing!!
Indeed. Fry acts perfectly. When I watched the movie I was amazed with him and his way of look, smile and being serious and his way of talk, as well. It was almost like see Oscar Wilde personally. He is my favorite actor at all.
Someone suggested that Oscar Wilde was the part Stephen Fry was born to play, and as I watch this and he elaborates on Wilde's character I am more and more convinced
I've put the faces of Oscar Wilde and Stephen Fry next to each other, and there is a passing resemblance between the two. Fry plays him beautifully, and if reincarnation is real I'd say that Stephen Fry was once Oscar Wilde himself in another life. I'd say Stephen Fry is Oscar Wilde reborn into the 20th century.
@mannixisle I have to say I agree, I love many british actors and somehow it seems that they were born to act, like Stephen, I simply adore him. There are also good American actors as well and Canadian and in many other places in the world. Acting in itself is an art.
@Breeslave Although that would have been wonderful for ourselves to have him here now with less supression, Wilde served England best when he did and any other time he would not have had the affect he did have. Now it would be nice to have more paridoxical satiricists writing out the problems of society as Wilde did beautifully.
Martin Brennan from Sligo is pretty witty, I once heard him calling a priest "A crow-looking bollocks" without a moment's hesitation or preparation on being caught with his fingers in the collection plate. Plus he can get you as many tortoises as you need, he knows a man who breeds them.
Being an American I can't fully agree on what you say, this is more of the stereotype of Hollywood then the generalization of all american film. However this movie was an amazing display of acting :]
@TheDuckielova Yes, I too think so. Anyway even now there are similarities- Oscar and Stephen both are more than 6 ft tall and both are Homosexual or Bi.( or what ever ?).
What a crappy movie. An imaginative screen writer would have adapted Wilde's plays to make a charming comedy. The 1960 Peter Finch portrayal was superior as a movie. I like the part where Finch (as Wilde) uses a pistol to defend himself against the Marquis of Queensbury and his thug.
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I'd listen to Stephen Fry for hours and hours. A very charming man and an amazing actor.
I have read "De Profoundis", the letter Wilde wrote to Douglas in prison. And I was astonished by how real the movie is. It almost contain all the details, all the real history happened in Wilde's life. Fry is marvelous, I think he got the essence of Wilde's characteristic. Thank you for the video.
I had the privilege of hearing Stephen Fry this summer at the Niagara Shaw Festival. He delivered three monologues, a trilogy based on Greek mythology, Gods, Monsters and Mortals. Each took nearly two hours and there was not a note or aide memoire to be seen. It could not have been written and learned beforehand for he took questions etc from the audience.
His delivery was superbe, his mastery of the English language was outstanding and his presence was such that only he could command.
I had the pleasure of lunch in a local restaurant after, when I met Mr Fry. He was with a small party and I didn't want to intrude. Nevertheless, we chatted for five minutes, I reminded him of his Somerset cousins with whom I went to school. Then I left, not wanting to interrupt his lunch party further.
I almost skipped back to my table! I'd spoken with Oscar Wilde!!
Noel T wow what a wonderful experience to have. I don’t think there is anything he can’t do he’s a genius and I would have skipped to😁
Stephen Fry BECAME Oscar Wilde, he WAS Oscar, and he, it would have seemed, RESURRECTED Oscar, in a manner that no one else ever could, or ever will. Amazing!!
Not even close.
He was born to play Wilde!
He is a reincarnation of Sir Wilde !
Born to be Wilde.
Indeed. Fry acts perfectly. When I watched the movie I was amazed with him and his way of look, smile and being serious and his way of talk, as well. It was almost like see Oscar Wilde personally. He is my favorite actor at all.
i beleive that stephen fry WAS oscar wilde in a previous life.
I believe that too. Both are tall, gay, and literary geniuses.
@@ingenuity168 and he has a boyfriend who is much younger than him just like Oscar Wilde
What a golden voice. Great actor...
If reincarnation exists Stephen is Oscar - the stature, the past scandal, the intelligence, the wit.
Stephen's intelligence and well-spokenness never fails to astound me
Great listening to Mr Fry, a superb interview.
How splendid!
Loved the film, love Stephen Fry, love Oscar Wilde and love YOU for posting this interview, maddie :)
I don't really believe in stuff like this but if anybody could be Oscar Wilde's reincarnation, it's Stephen Fry.
I LOVED reading The Importance of Being Earnest in class. AGH! My favorite play of all time.
Fry as Wilde. Perfect.
there is nothing like a passage of our dearest Oscar Wilde's to move one into a rather splendidly poetic state of mind.
Someone suggested that Oscar Wilde was the part Stephen Fry was born to play, and as I watch this and he elaborates on Wilde's character I am more and more convinced
Wonderful movie, really makes me want to read Oscar Wilde now. And I just love Stephen Fry's voice--I'd listen to him talk about pretty much anything!
I've put the faces of Oscar Wilde and Stephen Fry next to each other, and there is a passing resemblance between the two. Fry plays him beautifully, and if reincarnation is real I'd say that Stephen Fry was once Oscar Wilde himself in another life. I'd say Stephen Fry is Oscar Wilde reborn into the 20th century.
'not a doormat, nor a dormouse, but adorable' gosh i love him
Probably a Wilde quote.
Stephen fry should get an Oscar for his perfonance of a sad old pathic. He definitely fills the role.
I have nothing to declare but my genius!
Extrodinary movie! Extraordinary life!
@mannixisle I have to say I agree, I love many british actors and somehow it seems that they were born to act, like Stephen, I simply adore him. There are also good American actors as well and Canadian and in many other places in the world. Acting in itself is an art.
@Breeslave Although that would have been wonderful for ourselves to have him here now with less supression, Wilde served England best when he did and any other time he would not have had the affect he did have. Now it would be nice to have more paridoxical satiricists writing out the problems of society as Wilde did beautifully.
Marvelous performance by Fry, i think. and he is new to me, i noticed him a little before in Vendetta. and so on. and i'm new to wilde too.
Oscar wilde may not be the most famous irish person. But he is certainly the wittest
"Most famous person." Who do you reckon that is? Jesus? Einstein? Hitler? Shakespeare? Interesting to consider the absolute most famous person ever.
He’s not a great hero to the Irish because he lived and worked almost entirely in England. He didn’t even have an Irish accent.
Martin Brennan from Sligo is pretty witty, I once heard him calling a priest "A crow-looking bollocks" without a moment's hesitation or preparation on being caught with his fingers in the collection plate. Plus he can get you as many tortoises as you need, he knows a man who breeds them.
@@gweilospur5877 it's true. But you know, his mother was an ardent Irish nationalist.
@@finncullen flagrant anti clericalism.
@forloveoffilm That is impossible for me. It's like trying to choose my favorite snowflake. Although, I can narrow it down to a single act...maybe.
I miss this baritone fry voice... Now it's gone slightly squeaky
Being an American I can't fully agree on what you say, this is more of the stereotype of Hollywood then the generalization of all american film. However this movie was an amazing display of acting :]
oscar wilde ,padre de todas las patrias del amor que tiene miedo de decir su nombre..
STEPHEN FRY I LOVE YOU AND I SIMPLY DONT CARE =i ADORE YOU !
HAHAHA YOU ARE TREMENDOUS IN EVERYTHING YOU DO
YOU ARE OSCAR!!!!!!
Born to be Wilde? ;) Could be. He was brilliant anyway.
@TheDuckielova
Yes, I too think so. Anyway even now there are similarities- Oscar and Stephen both are more than 6 ft tall and both are Homosexual or Bi.( or what ever ?).
I suppose one day it'll be 'something-ist' for a non-homo actor to play Wilde.
(If there IS such a thing as a 'non-homo' actor).
Wilde missed by a generation the letters, books and character of GK Chesterton.
perfect
he must be Bosie's father ;)
Odd how... homosceptic Stephen Fry sounds when discussing the gay currents in 1890s society. Did the film studio require it of him or something?
Always thought either he had flu giving this interview or was on coke
I mean he was addicted to coke for a good while so I wouldn't be surprised
rich arrogant people.............and yet we revile them. Odd
@DeliciousBubbleTea is he gay?
What a crappy movie. An imaginative screen writer would have adapted Wilde's plays
to make a charming comedy. The 1960 Peter Finch portrayal was superior as a movie.
I like the part where Finch (as Wilde) uses a pistol to defend himself against the Marquis of Queensbury and his thug.
THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE A MOVIE CALLED "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR".