Stanley and Iris
Added 6/20/2009
One of the best movies I have seen. It really shows how a disability can affect everything you do in life.
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A Recommended Nice Story
Added 4/26/2009
Here's a so-so romance/drama that has a satisfying ending and a generally nice feel to it. It's not a Hallmark Hall Of Fame-type family film but considering it stars Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro, I would have expected a lot rougher movie, at least language-wise.
The most memorable part of the film is the portrayal of how difficult it must be to learn how to read and write when you are already an adult. That's the big theme of the movie and it involves some touching scenes.
I like the realism in here and I definitely recommend it.
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DE NIRO AND FONDA ARE GREAT IN THIS ROMANTIC DRAMA
Added 7/17/2007
This is a very uplifting story that proves it's never too late! De Niro and Fonda are believable as the two co-workers who help each other and fall in love. This is a well acted well, written story with a lot of heart.
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Prison life
Added 7/12/2007
I have watched this movie many times and each time I come away with a renewed sense of hope. We all have something in our lives to overcome and that is what this movie is about, overcoming obstacles, especially those that bring our lives to a halt and keep us in our own prisons. In fact, the most descriptive line comes from Stanley (Deniro) when Iris (Jane Fonda) remarks to him how impressed she is with his construction of a bread cooler, despite his illiteracy. In a paraphrase, his reply is that some men do crossword puzzles, others write books. This hobby is what's kept him busy in his "prison." Each of us has our own prison, whether it be due to health problems or other limitations. What we choose to do within them can determine the quality of our lives. The union of Iris and Stanley builds hope in each of their lives. Watch it and be blessed.
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A Love Story about Literacy
Added 7/25/2006
Iris is a widow struggling to support her two children as well as her sister and terrible brother-in-law. Her life gets even worse when her daughter announces that she's pregnant. Iris has become friends with Stanley, a cook at her company's cafeteria. When it becomes obvious that Stanley cannot read he loses his job. Iris is determined to teach Stanley to read. The most touching scene in the film is when Stanley explains to Iris what it is like trying to hide the fact that he can't read. (I would like to show this clip when I'm giving talks about the need to support adult literacy programs.)
This film only received modest reviews when it was released, but I think it's a wonderful story about people struggling to maintain their family life against terrible obstacles.
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Stanley and Iris
Added 6/20/2009
One of the best movies I have seen. It really shows how a disability can affect everything you do in life.
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A Recommended Nice Story
Added 4/26/2009
Here's a so-so romance/drama that has a satisfying ending and a generally nice feel to it. It's not a Hallmark Hall Of Fame-type family film but considering it stars Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro, I would have expected a lot rougher movie, at least language-wise.
The most memorable part of the film is the portrayal of how difficult it must be to learn how to read and write when you are already an adult. That's the big theme of the movie and it involves some touching scenes.
I like the realism in here and I definitely recommend it.
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DE NIRO AND FONDA ARE GREAT IN THIS ROMANTIC DRAMA
Added 7/17/2007
This is a very uplifting story that proves it's never too late! De Niro and Fonda are believable as the two co-workers who help each other and fall in love. This is a well acted well, written story with a lot of heart.
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