Review of Stanley & Iris (1990) by Sushma S — 20 Jan 2009

I love this love story. De Niro is amazing in this movie. Down to earth and so perfect. Its a keeper.

This review of Stanley & Iris (1990) was written by Sushma S on 20 Jan 2009.

Stanley & Iris has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie flat out sucked. Directed by Martin Ritt, it lacked a good screenplay. The story is too predictable and ordinary…

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Jane Fonda was wonderful, and you can absolutely have the rest of it. (On the other hand, if you like to feel pain, you will love this movie.)…

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By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 11 Aug 2004

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By Michael B (2,768) on 02 Feb 2009

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 11 Jan 2008

The elements are in place but they don't add up to great drama in this well-meant effort to personalize the plight of illiterate people…

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By Rebecca S (516) on 03 Feb 2007

Poor Robert De Niro cann't read (this explains some of his recent films) and it's up to plucky Jane Fonda to teach him…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 20 Dec 2014

One of De Niro's lower profile performances but it's still a good one. Jane Fonda, on the other hand is a bit annoying…

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