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Biographical account of the life of existentialist author Iris Murdoch as recalled in the memoirs of her husband, Professor John Bayley. John (Hugh Bonneville) is a shy slightly goofy undergraduate at Oxford who falls for fellow student, the brilliant and charismatic Iris Murdoch (Kate Winslet). Against all the odds she returns his affection and so begins a love affair that will endure for over 40 years, amid the ups and downs of her achievements as a famous philosophical novelist. The film eventually flashes forward to the couple in older age, with John (Jim Broadbent) slowly realising that Iris (Dame Judi Dench) has a mental illness, one that threatens the existence of her personality, of the person he knows and loves.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By blees
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The unravelling of Iris Murdock's dementia is both difficult and heart-rending to watch. The blind tenderness of her husband's devotion is matched by Judi Dench's portrayal of a transformation from a profoundly intellectual academic to a child-like innocent. Judi Dench doesn't play the part she IS the part. This disturbing theme is lightened to some extent by the flash-backs to University days and more normal student activities.
I have watched the DVD several times, and recommend it as a superb example of quality and professionalism.
I have watched the DVD several times, and recommend it as a superb example of quality and professionalism.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By DaveA
All the actors, Judi Dench , Kate Winslet, and Jim Broadbent are excellent in the main roles in this portrayal of Iris Murdoch's slide into the abyss when she is affected by Altzheimers Disease and the effect it had on her husband and family. It gives a touching and accurate picture of the horrors of this indiscriminate affliction and is especially poignant for those who have experienced it in their family. My father had Altzheimers Disease and although he lived until he was nearly 93 he had actually "died" well before his 90th birthday, as the person we knew had gradually faded away until at the end he was just a shell, the only consolation was that, even at the end ,he knew who my mother was (but he'd forgotten eveyone else). This extraordinary film demonstrates what happens to most Altzheimers sufferers and shows that love and a caring attitude can go a long way in helping those afflicted to not be frightened by what can be a long illness.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By ranmore
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This film follows closely the biography of Iris Murdoch by her husband. Principally, it shows how they became a couple, and how Iris's Alzheimers affected them. The two actors playing the young couple and the two playing the old couple look much like iris and John did in real life. The acting is first rate.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Drama
This drama was great well acted. Service was very good and quick, Uk to New Zealand about 5 day's from buying
Published 1 month ago by lippy
5.0 out of 5 stars
great dvd
Got this dvd after being recommended it by a friend. Well worth watching and gives a good insight into people with dementia. Well wrapped and arrived very quickly.
Published 1 month ago by winter123
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible film
I ordered this off the internet for my mother last year, and when I asked what it was like she replied she was very disappointed in the film.
Published 3 months ago by Honeybee
4.0 out of 5 stars
good story with stong links to all age groups
A good purchase a story for all generations, it's never to late to dream . . . . . .
Published 4 months ago by MR J L HAYHOW of JEZarts
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