Truly a remarkable performance by Meryl Streep, and definitely worthy of her third academy award. She epitomized the essence that was Margaret Thatcher, and she was once again phenomenal in the role as the first lady Prime Minister of Great Britain.
That said, the movie however, is not as great as the Meryl Streep performance. The film is set eight years after the death of Denis Thatcher (played wonderfully by Jim Broadbent). The key word here is "played". Because in this biopix telling of the life of Maggie Thatcher, she is on the verge of dementia, has hallucinogenic episodes, and has conversations with her dead husband. At points in the film, it seems that she is unaware that he has past, while in other moments of the film she very aware that he is dead; however, opts to speak with him because she is a very lonely woman..
The film is at its best during her flashback moments, as she recollects all the great things that had happened in her lifetime. I wished the filmed had spent more time in her past. A fantastic woman, never afraid to stand up for what she believed, or what she thought was best for England. However, in the end, it was her stubbornness, unflinching style, and unwillingness to accept anything less than perfection, which led to her demise.
Again, a fantastic performance in a not so extraordinary film; however, I film that I can recommend for viewing (especially now that it's out on Netflix and Redbox). An amazing lady to say the least, much more worthy than this re-telling of her life story! SEE MORE OF MY REVIEWS ON FB @ "THE FARIS REEL"
That said, the movie however, is not as great as the Meryl Streep performance. The film is set eight years after the death of Denis Thatcher (played wonderfully by Jim Broadbent). The key word here is "played". Because in this biopix telling of the life of Maggie Thatcher, she is on the verge of dementia, has hallucinogenic episodes, and has conversations with her dead husband. At points in the film, it seems that she is unaware that he has past, while in other moments of the film she very aware that he is dead; however, opts to speak with him because she is a very lonely woman..
The film is at its best during her flashback moments, as she recollects all the great things that had happened in her lifetime. I wished the filmed had spent more time in her past. A fantastic woman, never afraid to stand up for what she believed, or what she thought was best for England. However, in the end, it was her stubbornness, unflinching style, and unwillingness to accept anything less than perfection, which led to her demise.
Again, a fantastic performance in a not so extraordinary film; however, I film that I can recommend for viewing (especially now that it's out on Netflix and Redbox). An amazing lady to say the least, much more worthy than this re-telling of her life story! SEE MORE OF MY REVIEWS ON FB @ "THE FARIS REEL"