10 movies with Jeremy Irons
A list featuring the 10 best titles in Jeremy Irons' filmography, according to this viewer.
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- DirectorDavid CronenbergStarsJeremy IronsGeneviève BujoldHeidi von PalleskeTwin gynecologists take full advantage of the fact that nobody can tell them apart, until their relationship begins to deteriorate over a woman.This dark, atmospheric film is one of filmmaking master David Cronenberg's best works and features what may be Jeremy's most accomplished performance as the protagonist twins.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsKarolina GruszkaKrzysztof MajchrzakGrace ZabriskieAs an actress begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, her world becomes nightmarish and surreal.A wild nightmare of a movie! David Lynch's trippiest film? I'd say so.
- DirectorRoger AllersRob MinkoffStarsMatthew BroderickJeremy IronsJames Earl JonesLion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.Jeremy lends his awesome voice to Scar, a lion with malevolent intentions, in this great classic of animated movies.
- DirectorRoland JofféStarsRobert De NiroJeremy IronsRay McAnallyEighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Jeremy comes head to head with no other than Mr. Robert De Niro in this dramatic story about Spanish missionaries in South America.
- DirectorBarbet SchroederStarsJeremy IronsGlenn CloseRon SilverWealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.His performance in this one is pure icy brilliance.
- DirectorJ.C. ChandorStarsZachary QuintoStanley TucciKevin SpaceyFollows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.A pulse-pounding drama where the dialogue drives the action and provokes the tension. Jeremy's "villain" here is a powerful, merciless CEO who may just be scarier considering this is based on real events.
- DirectorKarel ReiszStarsMeryl StreepJeremy IronsHilton McRaeAnna and Mike portray two characters in a film set in 19th century England who fall in love despite the fact that Mike's character is engaged.This dream pairing of Meryl and Jeremy (repeated years later in "The House of the Spirits") works really well, with the two of them having nice chemistry, while also delivering convincing performances in their dual roles. The movie is engaging in its telling of two parallel storylines.
- DirectorIstván SzabóStarsAnnette BeningMichael GambonMaury ChaykinSet in 1930s London, this movie involves stage actors and actresses and their experiences with love and revenge.Here he plays the husband of Annette Bening's titular character, who really makes this film her own with her delightful performance.
- DirectorDavid Hugh JonesStarsJeremy IronsBen KingsleyPatricia HodgeAn affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife. The story unfolds in reverse-chronological order.It's a story that tells us the history of an affair: each scene goes progressively back in time to reveal how that relationship came to be. We know how things ended at the beginning, but the interest lies in knowing how they originated and developed. Well-made, written and acted.
- DirectorMichael RadfordStarsAl PacinoJoseph FiennesLynn CollinsIn 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.In The Merchant of Venice the acting duel is with Michael Corleone himself, Al Pacino. It's a good Shakespeare adaptation from a cinematic standpoint; although I haven't read the play.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsOrlando BloomEva GreenLiam NeesonBalian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades of the 12th century, and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people.*Honorable Mention*
It's no Gladiator but it is still worth watching, especially if you're in the mood for a sword-and-shield epic.