I really liked this movie, but I understand that it polarizes people over the kind of politcs Thatcher believed in. What might have been her final years and her perspective is well explored. The problem is that people expect a biography that encompasses everything a person goes through in life, but focusing on her final years gives more substance to the movie by portraying Thatcher's inner mental workings instead of being a history channel lesson on Thatcher's controversial politics.
Atrociously boring. Streep's exquisite performance can not overcome this anemically paced and shocking uncritical look at one the twentieth century's most important and controversial figures. The bold and contentious Thatcher is recast as a stern but lovable grandmother, disciplining the unruly children of the House of Commons. Commentary about class and gender issues are so on the nose they seem farcical, and the personal moments with Thatcher are so indulgent they make the King's Speech seem subtle. This is nothing more than an ineptly executed piece of Oscar bait, and while Streep did deserve the Oscar for best actress, this movie as a whole is a boring, sentimental slog.
I'm not as knowledgable about the life or politics of MT. So, for me, this film was all about the incredible performance of the great Meryl Streep. Watching her work makes me feel proud and thankful to be alive. She is the Beatles of acting and all of the negative reviews that harshly criticize the film but, without exception, praise her work only proves the point. Worth the watch if only for Meryl Streep.
She was a major contributor to the downfall of the Soviet Union. Margaret Thatcher also put away her preconceived notions of Ronald Reagan and realized quickly what he was trying to accomplish and how both leaders had a similar vision of geopolitics.
I wish there had been more of an effort on this film. She deserved more.
People's dislike of work and thus dislike of a hardcore conservative leader leads to an irrational dislike of a truly wonderful movie about an extraordinary woman.
I love Meryl Streep, but this movie is just so boring. And they want to present Thatcher as this sensitive vulnerable old lady... Tell me another one... Did not like.
Disappointing and historically inaccurate, despite a decent performance by Meryl Steep. Iron Lady focusses far too much on 'Thatcher's Perspective' as imagined by the screenwriters, and not enough on her motivation or controversial politics. My thoughts: http://criticalrevue.tumblr.com/post/23850704201/maggie-thatcher-and-the-living-dead
Meryl Streep once again proves why she's the greatest actor of our generation (if not all time) but the film is an otherwise conventional and unfocused biopic. Not even Meryl can hold together an entire film just on her own! It's just such a vanilla film.
Too much time spent on the dementia issues (which only encompasses a decade or so of her life) and conversations in her head. She deserves a better story which discusses her life and how she came to be who she was. Streep's performance was excellent. Per usual without her I'm not sure this movie has any measure of success.
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Powerhouse performance by Meryl Streep but the movie isn't too succesfull in teling history.sve
I really liked this movie, but I understand that it polarizes people over the kind of politcs Thatcher believed in. What might have been her final years and her perspective is well explored. The problem is that people expect a biography that encompasses everything a person goes through in life, but focusing on her final years gives more substance to the movie by portraying Thatcher's inner mental workings instead of being a history channel lesson on Thatcher's controversial politics.Paravail
Atrociously boring. Streep's exquisite performance can not overcome this anemically paced and shocking uncritical look at one the twentieth century's most important and controversial figures. The bold and contentious Thatcher is recast as a stern but lovable grandmother, disciplining the unruly children of the House of Commons. Commentary about class and gender issues are so on the nose they seem farcical, and the personal moments with Thatcher are so indulgent they make the King's Speech seem subtle. This is nothing more than an ineptly executed piece of Oscar bait, and while Streep did deserve the Oscar for best actress, this movie as a whole is a boring, sentimental slog.Clintmwells
I'm not as knowledgable about the life or politics of MT. So, for me, this film was all about the incredible performance of the great Meryl Streep. Watching her work makes me feel proud and thankful to be alive. She is the Beatles of acting and all of the negative reviews that harshly criticize the film but, without exception, praise her work only proves the point. Worth the watch if only for Meryl Streep.Reira-chan
i liked it and Meryl Streep is fantastic. i always kept reminding myself that this is not M.T.manute5150
She was a major contributor to the downfall of the Soviet Union. Margaret Thatcher also put away her preconceived notions of Ronald Reagan and realized quickly what he was trying to accomplish and how both leaders had a similar vision of geopolitics.I wish there had been more of an effort on this film. She deserved more.
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People's dislike of work and thus dislike of a hardcore conservative leader leads to an irrational dislike of a truly wonderful movie about an extraordinary woman.FireFox1
I agree with most of the comments. The movie is weak and inaccurate, but Meryl Streep really did an more than fine performance.lauli
I love Meryl Streep, but this movie is just so boring. And they want to present Thatcher as this sensitive vulnerable old lady... Tell me another one... Did not like.jamesdeans
The whole movie is actually Meryl's performance, the movie itself is weak and poor. What really saves the movie is definitely her performance.Stepwolf
Disappointing and historically inaccurate, despite a decent performance by Meryl Steep. Iron Lady focusses far too much on 'Thatcher's Perspective' as imagined by the screenwriters, and not enough on her motivation or controversial politics. My thoughts: http://criticalrevue.tumblr.com/post/23850704201/maggie-thatcher-and-the-living-deadBrantastic16
Meryl Streep once again proves why she's the greatest actor of our generation (if not all time) but the film is an otherwise conventional and unfocused biopic. Not even Meryl can hold together an entire film just on her own! It's just such a vanilla film.Thebigernied
Too much time spent on the dementia issues (which only encompasses a decade or so of her life) and conversations in her head. She deserves a better story which discusses her life and how she came to be who she was. Streep's performance was excellent. Per usual without her I'm not sure this movie has any measure of success.HEMA
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