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Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A+
Most Underated Movie of All Time
by timyelnod (movies profile) (Sep 15, 2006)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I saw Ironweed when it first came out in 1987 and thought it was a classic. Unfortunately I was one of the few who saw it at the movies. I have seen it several times sinc... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B-
Acting: A+
Direction: A
Visuals: B
I recommend you read the novel prior to viewing...
by tb14515 (movies profile) (Sep 16, 2004)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Meryl Streep's performance as Helen Archer in this movie was perfect. Jack Nicholson was great, but not who I would have expected to play Francis after reading the novel... Full Review

Overall Grade: B-
Story: B
Acting: B
Direction: C
Visuals: C
Prozac Inducing
by tequilamockingbird1957 (movies profile) (Mar 11, 2007)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think this movie was made for the soul purpose of inducing a severe bout of depression. Mission accomplished. I am all for a good drama but one vital element is sorel... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A
Visuals: B+
ironweed is a winner about losers
by esteban2279 (movies profile) (May 3, 2004)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
in one of his finest performances, jack shines, but in a subtle way. you dont see the usual signature behavior of jack, he's emotionally tortured by his past and though i... Full Review

Overall Grade: C
Story: N/A
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I'm homeless, NOT because I'm mentally ill, nor...
by movie_buff_extraordinaire_1958 (movies profile) (Jun 9, 2004)
...because I want and/or choose to be homeless. I DON'T want to be homeless -- and I've seriously, diligently worked my hiney off for more than three years now trying to... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
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Very gripping and to the point.
by erix02_06 (movies profile) (Mar 1, 2004)
This film is very realistic and is a great film for anyone who is a good Nicholson fan. Not only that, but the story is very touching, and not to mention somewhat depress... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B-
Acting: A
Direction: B
Visuals: B
probably very slow for mainstream audiences
by LFchachere (movies profile) (Feb 3, 2004)
The story itself is not so strong, but very effective at conveying the depressing mood of that era. Both Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson were deservedly nominated for Osc... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: C+
Acting: A+
Direction: B+
Visuals: D+
Good film
by the_lancerette (movies profile) (Nov 20, 2003)
I really like Nicolson's acting. The dog-mauling scene was good, and it really brings to life the day-to-day horrors people back in those times had to experience.  

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NiCe NiCe NiCe
by dark_of_lily (movies profile) (Nov 26, 2003)
You feel the hunger , your fingers will freez , and u will grasp really how to be a bumb.slow mving events , finally park at the botom of your heart.  

Overall Grade: C
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I'm homeless, NOT because I'm mentally ill, nor...
by movie_buff_extraordinaire (movies profile) (Sep 16, 2004)
...because I want and/or choose to be homeless. I DON'T want to be homeless and I've seriously worked my hiney off for more than three years trying to find a decent affor... Full Review
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