Wilde

Wilde is a typical English biopic, nicely produced and well acted, but not in the least provocative or sensational despite its subject. The film focuses on Oscar Wilde's love life, i.e. his homosexuality, which is most clearly expressed in his infatuation with and relationship with the young and beautiful, but utterly spoilt and selfish Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie.

Wilde begins before the marriage to Constance and therefore before Wilde has become aware of his homosexuality. The film follows Wilde's rise and fall. I could have wished for Wilde the artist to be given greater weight, but perhaps that aspect is not cinematic enough?