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By Martin A Hogan
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Format:DVD
The premise of "Iris" is simple enough, but the history of Iris Murdoch and her long time lover John Bayley is a thing of fascination. Told through a series of flashbacks comparing the slowly ailing Iris to the younger courtship years of writers Iris and John Bayley, it's a masterpiece of editing. Iris is no sweet angel of the literary world, but a confrontative liberal progressive willing to explore every part of life she can indulge in. This proves a quandary for the young John Bayley (played by an amazing look-alike named Hugh Bonneville), whose is rather shy, but hopelessly in love with Iris. The acting is beyond superb with Kate Winslet as the young Murdoch.
Admittedly, there are the weepy moments when Iris adamantly refuses to give in to this disease, all in vain. There are the struggles with herself and her lover. The literary metaphors and ironies are abundant ("There is only one freedom of any importance, freedom of the mind") and the visual ones are somewhat cliché. Regardless, this is a fascinating work of acting by some incredible talents of our age. It's not always upbeat, but it makes you appreciate what you have and how little it takes to be happy.
By Kona
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Format:DVD
Prolific English novelist Iris Murdoch (The Sea, The Sea, Under the Net) was a lover of words and the power of language. She was quite the avant-garde free-thinker as a young professor and the shy, stuttering John Bayley seemed an unlikely match for her, but fall in love they did and they shared a long and loving marriage. The movie focuses on Iris' battle with Alzheimer's disease, which gradually robbed her of the ability to use her beloved words. John cared for her and loved her until the end.
This is simply the best movie I've seen in a long time; the acting is superb as is the script. Judi Dench a stunning performance as Iris. It is heartbreaking to watch her steady decline, knowing how it must end. She was nominated for, but did not receive an Oscar, however, Jim Broadbent rightly won one for his role as her steadfast husband. He, too, is perfect, tenderly caring for his beloved even when she doesn't know him. When the movie flashes from Iris' present decline to John's memories of their meeting and courtship, the younger Iris is well-played by Kate Winslet. She captures the love of life and philosophy that Iris had. The James Horner soundtrack is the perfect companion to the deeply personal and yet universally-understood story of unselfish love.
Highly recommended. (Bring your tissues.)
This is simply the best movie I've seen in a long time; the acting is superb as is the script. Judi Dench a stunning performance as Iris. It is heartbreaking to watch her steady decline, knowing how it must end. She was nominated for, but did not receive an Oscar, however, Jim Broadbent rightly won one for his role as her steadfast husband. He, too, is perfect, tenderly caring for his beloved even when she doesn't know him. When the movie flashes from Iris' present decline to John's memories of their meeting and courtship, the younger Iris is well-played by Kate Winslet. She captures the love of life and philosophy that Iris had. The James Horner soundtrack is the perfect companion to the deeply personal and yet universally-understood story of unselfish love.
Highly recommended. (Bring your tissues.)
Format:DVD
John Bayley and Iris Murdoch were married for a long time and were in love. It wasn't always a bed of roses but they stood by one another even when she was stricken with Alzheimer's disease. John did what he could for his wife but he knew he couldn't do it alone.
For anyone who thinks that love and marriage are dead, watch this movie. Love and marriage isn't dead. Their marriage strengthened through time which made them have a profound respect for one another and a strong love that bonded them together.
For anyone who thinks that love and marriage are dead, watch this movie. Love and marriage isn't dead. Their marriage strengthened through time which made them have a profound respect for one another and a strong love that bonded them together.
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Exquisite Adaptation of John Bayley's Biography
IRIS is one of the most exquisite film adaptations I've ever had the pleasure of watching. It's an intensely personal, and often intensely painful, look at the life and mental... Read more
Published on May 20 2004 by Totally Anonymous
3.0 out of 5 stars
A love story, yes, but...
If you're looking for a truly great love story involving a couple's bout with Alzheimer's, forget the movies. Read the book "A Promise Kept" by Robertson McQuilken. Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by Karen
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A Bittersweet Tale
Iris Murdoch (played by Judi Dench as the older Iris, and Kate Winslet as the younger Iris) is a free-living well-recognized author who falls in love with a rather... Read more
Published on Mar 24 2004 by Fractal Rock
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Painful to watch.
Iris (Richard Eyre, 2001)
Iris is a great film, perhaps one of the finest I've ever seen. I won't be watching it again. Read more
Published on Jan 6 2004 by Robert P. Beveridge
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A beautiful, moving experience
I didn't have the feeling I was watching a film about "Iris Murdoch, the famous novelist," at all. Read more
Published on Dec 21 2003 by www.DavidLRattigan.com
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The realisms of Alzheimer's disease
The writers displict the realities of living with Alzheimer's disease as well as the real livings of the philosopher/author. Yet, "Iris" is about love. Read more
Published on July 23 2003 by David Anderson
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Winslet & Dench shine in this moving film about Iris Murdoch
Kate Winslet and Judi Dench both do wondrously in this film about the British novelist Iris Murdoch, the noted writer who late in life faced the ravages of Alzheimers disease, and... Read more
Published on May 26 2003 by "eurotrashgirl"
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Iris
One who watches "Iris" will be fortunate to view not only one great performance, but four gifted and talented actors in a deep emotive and true movie. Read more
Published on April 16 2003 by J R Zullo
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"Nothing matters except loving what is good." --Iris Murdoch
When I saw that this DVD comes with an Alzheimer's-themed PSA featuring David Hyde Pierce, and a clip from an Alzheimer's Association honors ceremony, I feared that this might be... Read more
Published on April 15 2003 by crassiodorus
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A fine piece of cinema
The real life author Iris Murdoch - who wrote among other novels The Sea, The Sea -- is played by Judi Dench and this film depicts her slow decline from Alzheimer's. Read more
Published on April 12 2003 by Kevin Brianton
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