Review of Stanley & Iris (1990) by Sally D — 18 Dec 2007

The touching story of a man who can't read good.

This review of Stanley & Iris (1990) was written by Sally D on 18 Dec 2007.

Stanley & Iris has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Jackie M (340) on 08 Jun 2007

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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 Michael B (2,768) on 02 Feb 2009

De Niro makes you feel really sorry for his character…

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