Iris
Miramax Films | Release Date: December 14, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
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Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews
Positive:
25
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
Even though I appreciate this movie's craft, I wish I hadn't seen it. It's a heady, progressive -- or perhaps elaborately conservative? -- romance, but it's also a tale of terrible suffering. Read full review
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Village VoiceJoy Press
Some critics wondered if "Elegy for Iris" was an act of revenge or reverence. The film, like the book, leaves behind a sad and sour image: of an indomitable woman gradually infantilized by glitches in her brain chemistry, and the man who finally is allowed to take custody of her. Read full review
50
Film ThreatMichael Dequina
A glacially-paced disease-of-the-week movie blown up to big screen size. Read full review
50
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Rarely does a movie feel as leaden-footed as Iris, especially when it tries to bounce back and forth. The audience is transported between two very obvious stories and becomes slightly irritated by the grinding inevitability of both of them. As a result, Iris Murdoch gets lost in the shuffle. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Because the film is well-acted and written with intelligence, it might be worth seeing, despite my objections. I suspect my own feelings. Read full review
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