Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

One of the best films i have seen

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Iris is a movie that is about romance and illness Alzheimer, the movie takes place over a longer period, where we follow the character Iris Murdoch which was a great British novelist and her husband John Bayley which is her last love. The movie has many good qualities, but one of the most important is that the movie is based on a true story, which gives a different experience to see the film. You find it easier to empathize with the movie, which also makes the film more interested, since it is actually something that can happen to anyone. The movie takes place two different places, one place is real life, and the second place is back in time, where we are in the woman's thoughts. It can be a weakness for the movie, as the movie constantly jumps back and forth between the years, and it can quickly become confused. I think it has been a good movie, which shows an older woman's love life and career. The movie structure is confusing because it constantly jumps in time. I will evaluate the movie 4 out of 5 star.

it is this kind of film out of words. not reviews, not descriptions, not the sound of critics voice are inspired option to present it. only watch it and you understands that. because it is a book adaptation, portrait of an extraordinary writer but, more that, it is amazing show. its basic virtue - performance. the characters becomes skin of actors. the film becomes, step by step, pure delight. result - a gem. a pure gem in which Dame Judi Dench does a brilliant work and Kate Winslet shines. in fact, it is a form of dialog between the two actresses. subtle, precise, astonishing. the lead character is only axis. and this extraordinary dialog represents large circle grace of splendid support of Hugh Bonneville and unique Jim Broadbent. it is a huge map of nuances who seems become exercise of metempsychosis. so, please, watch it ! sad, full of joy, hope and brilliance, it is little more than a film.

This is a very well-acted little British drama. I don't think it's anything all that remarkable, and it's just solid. But the four leads do put in some great work, especially Judi Dench and Kate Winslet. What's surprising is the fact that Dench was nominated under Leading while her co-star Broadbent supporting. Seems like they knew the younger Bonneville would have no chance so they just put broadbent in supporting, but knew Winslet had chances of getting a nod. Either way, deserved and if anything it just strengthens Kate Winslet's filmography more. She's one of the finest actresses working right now, if not my favorite overall. Very consistent.

Pretty standard biopic about author Iris Murdoch (Judi Dench) and her struggle with Alzheimer's.There are no complaints with the film's acting, which in addition to Dench's performance includes an Oscar-winning portrayal of Murdoch's loyal husband (played by Jim Broadbent) and extended glimpses of Murdoch's younger self (played by Kate Winslet). But performances aside, the film never rises above the level of fair, mostly because it's just too safe and too reminiscent of a million other biopics about famous artists.Dench and Winslet were also Oscar nominated, only the second time that two different actresses received nominations for playing the same character in the same film (the other being "Titanic," which also starred Winslet in the "younger self" role -- how's that for obscure trivia?) Grade: B