This movie is based on the real life of Iris
Murdoch. Her career as a novelist was way ahead of her time.
They artfully weave past and present throughout the story of
an unstoppable love relationship.
The film neither attempts to tell her life story or focus on
her writings.
Instead, it's a highly personal glimpse at her decline due to
Alzheimer's disease.
This movie will stand out in your mind well after you leave the
theater. |
Judi Dench and Kate Winslet play Iris,
the story of novelist/philosopher Iris Murdoch.
More a story of loss, than creativity,
Iris celebrates life, loyalty, and the commitment of love,
no matter what the circumstances.
With standout performances, great direction
and a solid script. And yes, Jim Broadbent's Oscar-winning performance
as Iris' husband and biographer, John Bayley. |
Iris Murdoch was considered one of the
most important, brilliant and imaginative novelists in England.
She wrote 28 novels and also wrote and taught philosophy.
I thought this film of her life failed
to do her justice. Instead of recognizing the many complexities
of her work, the movie grieves her life with Alzheimer's disease,
which is especially tragic because it takes away the person while
the flesh remains.
This picture is invigorating and wise at
the start and very sad at the end, but I was disappointed without
a middle to the story. |
