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Iris Reviews

2001

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Based on the book ELEGY FOR IRIS, by John Bayley, this biopic tells the inspiring and heartbreaking story of the writer's 40-year romance with English novelist Dame Iris Murdoch. The film cuts back and forth between the young Iris and John (played by Kate Winslet and Hugh Bonneville), at the height of their romantic adventures .. Read more

Starring	Judi Dench, Hugh Bonneville, Kate Winslet, Jim Broadbent
Director	Richard Eyre
Genres	Drama

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- Deftly switching back and forth from the young Iris to the diminished old, this somehow misses out on what made her a fascinating figure; some accomplished acting saves it from becoming merely a moderately intriguing drama of an unusual marriage.
- 31761
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  What a moving film. I...
  
  What a moving film. I don't really cry at films but this had the tears coming for almost the entire last half. Captivating and amazing acting from all ... read more »
  
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  - Duncan#5
  - EDINBURGH
  - 12 Apr 2004 at 15:20
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  Hit and Miss
  
  The two main characters. Although the same person. Were played as two very different people. One played by Judi Dench was slipping into dementia and was a ... read more »
  
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- - themarkson
  - 10 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 23 Nov 2011 at 23:01
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  How can a film be harrowing and uplifting - this can!
  
  No-one want to get old and for most of us the idea of Alzheimers is the ultimate indignity and terror of old age. It was painful to watch the two central ... read more »
  
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- 1043908
- - JDreviews
  - 15 reviews
  - 22 Sep 2011 at 22:36
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  A good film with sad parts
  
  A very good film although quite sad in places.
  
  As someone who cares for dementia patients I can see that, unlike some similar productions, this has ... read more »
  
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  - 22 Sep 2011 at 12:41
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  lizzi loo
  
  A bit dissapointed, the subject was 'sad' but the whole feel of the film was depressing when it didn't need to be. It didn't really give an ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Aug 2011 at 09:22
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  Not for me
  
  I found this film disappointing and quite boring turned it off before the end not for me. I love Judi Dench but not in this.
  
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- - Deeleeds
  - 38 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 17 Aug 2011 at 20:30
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  Well acted, but boring
  
  A very well acted film on a topic done over and over again. Person grows old and feeble after being young and empowered. Not really much to the film actually.
  
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- - Onlyests
  - 47 reviews
  - 05 Aug 2011 at 20:09
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  One to watch
  
  Smashing film Judy Dench made it work as always her acting was top notch was not very keen on all the flash backs though
  
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- 1011957
- - JacksNanny
  - 22 reviews
  - 01 Jul 2011 at 21:14
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  Gr8 film viewing recommended
  
  I really enjoyed this film. Both Kate Winslet and Judy Dench were exceptional and I thought the subject was portrayed very well. I have direct contact with this... read more »
  
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  - randyrita
  - 12 reviews
  - Ashington
  - 19 May 2011 at 22:50
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  Iris, wonderful
  
  wonderful film, beautifully made, very well reseached, im a carer and alzheimers is a terrible diease to live with or work with, you needed a box of tissues ... read more »
  
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- - champs
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  - bridlington
  - 06 Apr 2011 at 19:44
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  Iris
  
  I hadnt been aware of the work of Iris Murdoch but she seemed to be a bit of a 'cake and eat it' kinda girl.
  
  Perfect for Ms Winslett as Iris ... read more »
  
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  - 07 Jan 2011 at 11:42
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  What a moving film. I...
  
  What a moving film. I don't really cry at films but this had the tears coming for almost the entire last half. Captivating and amazing acting from all ... read more »
  
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  - Duncan#5
  - EDINBURGH
  - 12 Apr 2004 at 15:20
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  A Beautiful piece of filmmaking
  
  Firstly, I might say that what I got from this film may not have been how it was intended, but tough. Also, my apologies if this review goes on a bit, but I can... read more »
  
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- - Ria Llewellyn
  - Swansea, Wales
  - 27 Nov 2007 at 10:35
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  Well acted, ...
  
  Well acted, emotionally charged and disturbing. Definitely not a "Feel good" film
  
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- - Mark#180
  - LIVERPOOL
  - 12 Mar 2004 at 09:40
- - 4
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  Whats the story?
  
  There are some splendid performeances here, but there is no real story. Iris Murdosh wrote philosophical novels and lived in Oxford with her bumbling husband. ... read more »
  
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  - eastbourne
  - 05 Aug 2006 at 11:42
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  Very moving
  
  Great film dealing with one of life's tragic illnesses. Judi Dench and Jim Broadbent were fantastic. Well worth seeing.
  
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- - a customer
  - SE London
  - 23 Nov 2005 at 09:44
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  A Very English Affair
  
  Painfully honest portrayal of Iris Murdoch's decline into the confusion of Alzheimers and her husband's loving and stoical support. Judi Dench and Jim ... read more »
  
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- - moviefan40
  - Surrey
  - 03 Feb 2005 at 22:01
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  Never having much ...
  
  Never having much liked Iris Murdoch's writing, I really wasn't sure about this one. However, it was well acted and a very moving account of someone ... read more »
  
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  - EDINBURGH
  - 13 Oct 2004 at 17:41
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  Iris, a moving portrait
  
  Iris is a sympathetic and fascinating portrait of Iris Murdoch, her early life as well as her tragic illness. Acting is superb. I was fascinated to learn about ... read more »
  
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  - Lewes
  - 19 Dec 2009 at 11:00
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  IRIS
  
  Moving film about enduring love under difficult circumstances , or the difficulty of relationships with artists.
  
  Judi dench is brilliant but jim ... read more »
  
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  - EDINBURGH
  - 06 Jan 2010 at 14:11
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  a brilliant film, brilliantly acted by all...
  
  this really is a great film, wish i'd watched it sooner, brilliantly made and acted, all the cast were brilliant
  
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  - Exeter, England
  - 11 Jan 2010 at 12:38

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  Based on the book ELEGY FOR IRIS, by John Bayley, this biopic tells the inspiring and heartbreaking story of the writer's 40-year romance with English novelist Dame Iris Murdoch. The film cuts back and forth between the young Iris and John (played by Kate Winslet and Hugh Bonneville), at the height ...