Iris
Iris is a thrilling film, with suspense and action that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot centers around a man who develops a new technology and his ex-girlfriend’s attempt to steal it. Despite the serious nature of the conflict, the movie never loses sight of its protagonist’s character arc and the human side of things. Most of all, we are left hoping that Iris will succeed in her mission and praying that she won’t be caught by her enemies. The story is told through flashbacks to their past relationship, which gives the audience plenty of time to get to know the characters before they embark on their adventure.
Liam Neeson does an excellent job playing Neil, who is trying to come to terms with his past and find redemption for some bad decisions. There are a few parallels between this movie and “Taken”, but it should not be considered a sequel or a remake: these two movies exist in the same universe where most people have special abilities like mind control and telekinesis, but Iris’s powers stand above all others—and I’ll leave it at that so as not to give anything away. The film also stars Julianne Moore (who was nominated for an Oscar for her role), Kate Walsh (who was
In a friendly tone: When we first meet inventor and engineer Barry Thacker (played by Denzel Washington), he’s in prison. His girlfriend Iris (played by Paula Patton) is his cellmate and the warden’s daughter, so they have cozy accommodations. But his situation isn’t the only thing that stinks—his invention has been stolen, and it’s up to him to get it back. In order to do that, he’ll need Iris’s help, which means breaking her out of jail and getting her back on his side.