There were so many reviews out there saying that, even Meryl Streep couldn’t save this movie. More than 3 that I read before seeing this movie said something to that effect. I thought to myself, “I don’t care what the critics are saying, I LOVE Meryl and I must see this film. It will be good just for her performance.”
Well let me say that these so called “experts” on movies have sincerely lost their collective minds. This was one of the best films of the year, hands down. And not just because of Meryl’s performance of a lifetime, but the entire cast was brilliant from start to finish. This movie takes you on a journey through time and the life of one incredible woman.
Since I am American, I didn’t experience Margret Thatcher first hand. I know many of my English friends grew up loathing her immensely. But watching this movie, I fell in love with her. She was one amazing woman. Talk about sticking to your guns against all odds and making the impossible happen. She did that on more than one occasion.
Additionally Meryl is mesmerizing throughout the movie. Not for a minute did I not think I was watching Margaret Thatcher. Just simply miraculous. This movie isn’t just a biopic though, it is the story of the ever tumultuous political climate world wide and the ever changing role of women in politics. Margaret Thatcher changed forever the landscape for women. There was no place that women would not be able to climb after she became Prime Minister. Women could do it all.
I can’t say enough how much I really LOVED this movie. I wanted to immediately see it again with everyone I knew so they could experience this greatness.
As a woman I found her story inspirational. I think you will too. See this movie and be amazed by this exceptional person’s life.
I haven’t watched this because to be honest i can’t get past her voice… yea she’s using the exact same accent she used in Julie & Julia. It worked for her then because it was hilarious but this is her big dramatic role this is the iron lady she can’t sound like that it’s terrible…. anyway if you say it’s that good i will watch it but i’m not happy… not one little bit
Flip for sure I get it on the accent thing but it is most definitely NOT Julia Childs accent. She is Margaret Thatcher through and through, unfortunately for you that is how Margaret sounded for real. She worked on it to bring it down an octave. But Meryl is BRILLIANT in this role. Really becoming this inspirational woman. You should see it. It is like getting a really entertaining and wonderful lesson in history.