The first time I saw this movie was on the big screen in a London theatre. I couldn't dream of a more appropriate place to see this wonderfully lavish telling of the true story of Oscar Wilde. Much of the movie is taken directly from Oscar's own confession, "De Profundis". Both Steven Fry (brilliantly known from "Blackadder" and "Jeeves and Wooster") and Jude Law are close to flawless in their performances as Wilde and Bosie. Fry achieves a subtlety of expression rarely seen in film nowadays; he demonstrates the gentle nature and greatness of spirit that most literary scholars would not be aware was the essence of Oscar Wilde. The tragic but utterly human downfall of Wilde may clearly be seen as the direct result of his tempestuous and ultimately fatal relationship with the petulant but beautiful Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde may be an unlikely martyr, but nevertheless remains an inspiration to anyone who dares to be true to himself. I recommend this movie highly to those persons with the open hearts and minds to appreciate this great man.