Iris
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Movie Reviews of Iris
Movie Review: Good film, best music score
Summary: 5 Stars
Had this movie delved a little deeper into the complex facets of Iris Murdock's life, it could have been more satisfactory to her readers -- or to people who were curious about her; but then, it would have become a documentary instead of this charming, heart-warming drama.I particularly loved the music score. Listening to Kate Winslet's voice in "A lark in the clean air" was a pleasant surprise, but what really got me was Charles Trenet's "Que reste-t-il de nos amours?" -- the unforgettable love song from Francois Truffaut's 1968 film, "Baisers voles" (Stolen kisses). Here are some captivating lyrics that I can't help but sharing with you "...Que reste-t-il de nos amours? Que reste-t-il de ces beaux jours? Une photo, vieille photo de ma jeunesse... Que reste-t-il des billets doux, des mois d'avril, des rendez-vous? Un souvenir qui me poursuit sans cesse... Bonheur fane, cheveux au vent, baisers voles, reves mouvants... Que reste-t-il de tout cela? Dites-le-moi..."
Movie Review: ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Summary: 5 Stars
For those who prefer brief reviews: "IRIS" starring Judi Dench and Kate Winslet is a heart-wrenching film that speaks splendidly of LOVE: joys & sorrows all-in-one.
Images of the young Iris (Kate Winslet) & the man she will marry change like a jazz segue to the characters in their older years . . . and so quickly you MUST believe that Kate & Dame Judi are the same person! Which is not to take away from the power of Jim Broadbent ~~ in his illuminating role as the elder John Bayley.
So vibrant and convincing! One magical scene after another; and then, the devastation caused by what reviewer Fionan Meade called "the cruel erasure of Alzheimer's". But the themes of love and creativity cannot be diminished.
Many readers & film-goers will ultimately face dealing with this disease and it will be a heart-breaking & back-breaking experience. Reviewer mcHAIKU believes there is courage to be found in this adaptation and recommends it without reservation.
Movie Review: Marvelous!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie teaches us a lot about love and life and the value of life at all age levels, and how precious one's mind and memory is. And, I know it's cliche, but 'sometimes you hurt the one's you love most.' Winslett and Dench are mesmorizing.
I agree with reviewer Mary Whipple on how the director very effectively goes back and forth in time: "Alternating between present and past, director Eyre develops innumerable visual parallels, showing Murdoch as a wild young girl (passionately played by Kate Winslett), uninhibitedly exploring every aspect of life, with Dench repeating similar scenes (such as the swimming scenes) late in life. The young John Bayley (Hugh Bonneville) plays his role so close in style to Broadbent that except for the obvious age differences, they could well be the same person, both blushing on cue. These four brilliant actors are completely successful in merging time frames to create two complete characters--Iris Murdoch and John Bayley."
Movie Review: Deeply moving
Summary: 5 Stars
Having just finished watching "Iris" on DVD, I'm still of two minds about having watched it. The performance by Dame Judi Dench is breathtakingly brilliant as the famous novelist and philosopher, Dame Iris Murdoch. The story encompasses her youth as a student at Oxford, her many love affairs and her terrible descent into dementia. As I saw Judi Dench gradually change from a brilliant woman into a screaming, flailing madwoman, her portrayal was enough to reduce me to tears as it was so accurately done and even the flatness of her eyes and lack of expression were perfect. Anyone who has been part of the life of a sufferer from Alzheimer's should be aware that this DVD will stir up bad memories at the physical and mental depiction of the sufferer and will recall all of the horrors. That I could be reduced to tears is due to the utter brilliance of Judi Dench as an actress, but I'm still not sure that I should have watched it!Movie Review: A Woman's Life...
Summary: 5 Stars
Philosopher and novelist Iris Murdoch (Kate Winslet / Judi Dench) believes that the world only exists as we perceive it in our minds and can describe it in words for others. However, this becomes seemingly increasingly difficult for her as she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, which seems to be devastating for those around her. This is portrayed through flashbacks contrasted with her present life and how she met her beloved gawky husband, for whom she can no longer express her love. As disease takes control of the aging Iris the audience is stepped upon with unpleasant reality that forces tears and sympathy for her and those around her. In the end, the audience will have a terrific film experience through feeling grief while pondering Iris's life philosophy with exhilarating curiosity.