One only assumes that when a huge star such as Meryl Streep is involved that it will be one of those movies you can't miss.
However The Iron Lady is one film that you aren't missing out on much. I'm really disappointed because I was looking so forward to seeing this film. Don't get me wrong it wasn't Meryl who was the problem here. Her acting was spot on and I feel that she gave a wonderful portrayal of Margaret Thatcher.
The problem here was the story and the way it was told. In the film we follow a very old Margaret Thatcher who you come to find is not right in the head. She has hallucinations of her deceased husband and we are given very brief glimpses of her 11 years as the Prime Minister. This is where the story is screwed up.
We aren't given a great film that follows a strong historical figure in her journey in politics. Instead we get to follow the Old version of Margaret Thatcher as she goes through her shoe box of memories.
Are you kidding!
Director Phyllida Lloyd who also directed Mamma Mia did a horrible job with this film. She not only did a real crappy job, she destroyed something that could have been great.
I'd say catch it on television if you really want to see it.
Rating: C-
Running Time 1hr & 45mins
Rated PG-13 For Some Violent Images and Brief Nudity
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