Review of Irreconcilable Differences (1984) by Heather W — 13 Feb 2007

As a kid, I was so fascinated by this movie... She divorced her parents!?!

This review of Irreconcilable Differences (1984) was written by Heather W on 13 Feb 2007.

Irreconcilable Differences has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Philip G (267) on 24 Jul 2007

There's a standout comedy scene where Sharon Stone breaks into song...but the rest is a turgid melodramatic mess…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 23 May 2009

The DVD is garbage. All it is is a VHS full screen transfer. It's disgrace considering this DVD was just released. The film deserves better…

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By Jeri N (6) on 08 Feb 2008

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By Megan S (472) on 17 Sep 2011

Love this! I wish kids really did take their parents to court for neglect…

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By Patricia A (281) on 06 Aug 2007

Was I the only one who thought this movie was annoying as hell? Yeah, we know Drew's parents tried to bilk her out of her E.T. millions…

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By James C (2,975) on 18 Jan 2011

This fantastic drama gives you a new look on divorced families. It has a great cast, and it's also a bit funny too…

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By Anglophile (10) on 22 Nov 2008

Drew Barrymore is cute and funny but the rest of the movie is pretty forgettable…

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By Jezzy A (438) on 15 Jun 2006

Drew Barrymore between ET and Charlies Angels. Complete shite though…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 10 Dec 1996

Irreconcilable Differences is sometimes cute, and is about mean parents, but it also is one of the funnier and more intelligent movies of 1984,…

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By Alex V (837) on 18 Dec 2012

Awful. Simply awful. The premise is corny. The acting is forced. And it's easy to see why most people haven't even heard of this movie…

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