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Written December 31, 2011
All About Meryl

by mpanyc

Meryl Streep is astonishingly good as Margaret Thatcher. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie doesn't match up. The film is entertaining, but a bit all over the place. The flashbacks to Thatcher's youth and time in office are disjointed in that they aren't chronological, so it's difficult to get a sense of how things progressed unless you're already quite familiar with the major events of her tenure. And all told, not that much of her tenure in office is covered in the film. Having more of that would have helped to create a better sense of the whole person. However, Meryl makes up for everything, in that I was never bored.
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Written January 1, 2012
Another Meryl Streep tour de force

by sfk1017

Once again Ms. Streep shows what real dramatic talent is all about. She completely inhabits and is Margaret Thatcher. The stridency, ambition and forceful personality is on the mark, not to mention the look, clothing and mannerisms. This picture is a look back by Thatcher from her old age tinged witih dementia to her career as it was with no apologies, no explanations for who she was, what she believed, how she raised her children or otherwise. Nor is it meant to be. It is totally mesmerizing and highly recommended although it is more likely to be praised and appreciated by people over the age of 50 than anyone who is too young to remember her time in office.
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Written January 2, 2012
Iron Lady

by janncoles

Enjoyed the magnificent performance by Meryl Streep. Wonderful character study and portrayal of dementia's toll, but not certain that I know much more about Margaret Thatcher as a leader.
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Written January 1, 2012
Iron Lady

by flick_schtick

Meryl Streep's acting ability and appearance as Margaret Thatcher is superb, what else is new ....despite a long and tedious story that depicts Thatcher in her declining years, repeatedly having hallucinations of her dead husband. Not only did this not do credit to Mrs Thatcher, it missed the boat in telling her story. I left the theater knowing little more about her then when I walked in. What were they thinking when they approved this script? Kudos to the make-up and costume designers for getting it right!
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Written April 3, 2012
The Iron Lady

by jwelch5742

It was great film. It had wonderful performance for Meryl Streep and also it got great makeup.
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Written January 14, 2012
Meryl Meryl Meryl

by Nacho Baggo

Streep completely engrosses herself into being Thatcher. A perfect performance and I now have her in the lead for the Oscar over Michele Williams' MONROE.
Meryl fans, Thatcher fans, and Oscar fans should see Streep's performance. The movie itself is loosely put together with the constant memory flash backs by the present day Thatcher. Her halucinations with her deceased husband become a nuisance and are the majority of the films substance which paints Thatcher as a mad woman and is unflattering. The halucinations were used far too much.
See it at matinee prices. Streep nails it.
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Written January 2, 2012
A GREAT PORTRAYAL OF LEADERSHIP

by DBee

Simply Terrific Film with a Brilliant Performance by Meryl Streep! One Can Only Hope That Because The Performance Demonstrates An Unwavering Will, That Ms Streep Also Shares The Same Principles of Conservative Leadership She Did So Well ln The Movie. Everyone Should See This Film and the British Should Be Proud of Meryl Streep's Portrayal of One of the UK's Greatest Leaders.
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Written January 3, 2012
Iron Lady

by stornay

Meryl Streep did an amazing job! Jim Broadbent was also wonderful. The film is a highly interesting character study of an important historical figure and definitely worth seeing.
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Written January 15, 2012
Where is Meryl

by xchadster

From the makeup to the subtle nuance of her gaze or her walk, Meryl is virtually undetectable as she portrays Lady Margaret Thacher. Her performance is brilliant.

The movie highlights all that is important to know about this great lady and you will grow to love and understand just how difficult this woman's job was as the Prime Minister of Great Britian during the turbulent eighties.

I loved it and will go again.
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Written January 15, 2012
Must See...History Repeats

by ronalvarado

Great acting, but beyond that, what a commentary on the world and US today. We're a mess, without good leadership, and that was England when Thatcher came along. Great parallels.
Lots of moving commentary on the sometimes debilating affects of growing old, but likewise, great commendary on a brave and determined woman who lead Britain at a time when decisive leadership and resolve was so important. Just what we need now in the US.
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Written January 14, 2012
She is amzing

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Meryl Streep is truly amazing. In additon to the makeup - unlike the movie J.Edgar when I was so distratced by the bad makeup - here you cannot see anything but a real person. Her acting was superb and she MUST get the best actress award!
The flashbacks were great - not knowing as much as I should about Thatcher historically I must say in was great. Best was the showing of her dementia and aging and how she handled it - even lying to the doctor. The cast was amazing, the script incredible, and the lead and supporting actors all should get nods from the Academy. It is a little slow but definitely woth seeing on a big screen.
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Written January 30, 2012
A horror story for women of a csrtain age like me

by Nellia

I am sure this movie was trying to be kind to a powerful woman whose actions were questionable.
It did not suceed, But that is what will makes it a great and memorable movie.
the movie and Ms. Strep show that aging can be ugly and lonely even when you do everything right (eg you work hard, you marry right, and raise your children the best you can).
Only the best movies are entertaining while showing the down sides of things.
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Written January 16, 2012
Iron Lady

by kcommander

Worth seeing for those that lived at time of Thatcher. Peroid specific. Those that did not live at time of Thatcher may not be able to fully understand or view in context.
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Written January 1, 2012
Poor Iron Lady

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The only reason to see this uneven movie is the brilliant Lady Streep as M.T. The story of Margaret Thatcher is told in flashbacks as she is dealing with Alzheimer in her declining years. The problem is one doesn't get the true story of Thatcher or her reign as the Britain's Prime Minister. The movie feels unfocused just like her Alzheimer.
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Written January 14, 2012
Iron Lady

by jiminglenside

Meryl Streep was amazing... truly incredible! She was the British Prime Minister! One of the best pieces of acting that I've ever seen. Every time I think that Meryl can't top her work in her last movie, she takes on a new role and proves me wrong. She's so talented...absolutely the very best! Her supporting actors did great jobs and the pace of the film gave them all their chance to shine, too. Wow! If you haven't seen Iron Lady yet, clear your calendar and see this show!
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