The Iron Lady
(PG13)- Release Date: 16th February 2012 (Showtimes)
- Language: English
- Running Time: 105 mins
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Phyllida Lloyd
- Cast: Anthony Head, Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant
- Local Distributor: Shaw Organisation
This biographical movie follows the life of the extraordinary and complex Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minster of the United Kingdom and how she broke through the barrier of gender and societal standing. A series of flashbacks will narrate her life's story including the 17 days leading up to the Falklands War in 1982 and ultimately, the price she had to pay for such power.
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It is the greatest movie of the year for me.
This is a superb movie. I have always liked Meryl Streep and her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher is simply great. The film about old age and dementia and flashbacks of what the former prime minister experienced in her years in politics is such a clever way of showing what she did, achieved, failed and in the end, the price she paid. She broke into the world of hard politics which was thought to be the reserve of men. Ironically, it was the few men who taught her the tricks of men and managed her success as a politician. It showed how she managed real terrorism (as opposed to what Singapore experienced when the ISA was used) and emerged tougher than anyone despite the deaths of many comrades. She was prepared to let hunger strikers die in order to impress upon them that she would not bend to demands. Thatcher's moves against the trade unions in the 1970s brought back memories of what Lee Kuan Yew did to the unions in Singapore. The two must have been great pals, she entering politics as a young MP and he becoming the prime minister in 1959. But unlike Lee, Thatcher fell after 11 and a half years in power. The beginning of the movie is so unique. It reminded me that a person may be powerful for years but when that power is lost, she will become a nobody once again. Grocer's daughter or princess, she fades into oblivion. It is a lesson for all politicians.
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It is the greatest movie of the year for me.
This is a superb movie. I have always liked Meryl Streep and her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher is simply great. The film about old age and dementia and flashbacks of what the former prime minister experienced in her years in politics is such a clever way of showing what she did, achieved, failed and in the end, the price she paid. She broke into the world of hard politics which was thought to...More
This is a superb movie. I have always liked Meryl Streep and her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher is simply great. The film about old age and dementia and flashbacks of what the former prime minister experienced in her years in politics is such a clever way of showing what she did, achieved, failed and in the end, the price she paid. She broke into the world of hard politics which was thought to be the reserve of men. Ironically, it was the few men who taught her the tricks of men and managed her success as a politician. It showed how she managed real terrorism (as opposed to what Singapore experienced when the ISA was used) and emerged tougher than anyone despite the deaths of many comrades. She was prepared to let hunger strikers die in order to impress upon them that she would not bend to demands. Thatcher's moves against the trade unions in the 1970s brought back memories of what Lee Kuan Yew did to the unions in Singapore. The two must have been great pals, she entering politics as a young MP and he becoming the prime minister in 1959. But unlike Lee, Thatcher fell after 11 and a half years in power. The beginning of the movie is so unique. It reminded me that a person may be powerful for years but when that power is lost, she will become a nobody once again. Grocer's daughter or princess, she fades into oblivion. It is a lesson for all politicians.
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Meryl Streep brought out the character of MT-
What I loved most: the dialogueabout the feeling, thought,mind,word,action and character
Meryl Streep, played MT real well. No other actress could have done better. Let it go in history that Meryl Streep took my mind to history of the British Prime Minister and reminded me of my days in London. I loved every details the tea session, punch line. "do you take your tea white or black " ? MT house reminds me of my old house in Malaysia. After the movie i left with the...More
Meryl Streep, played MT real well. No other actress could have done better. Let it go in history that Meryl Streep took my mind to history of the British Prime Minister and reminded me of my days in London. I loved every details the tea session, punch line. "do you take your tea white or black " ? MT house reminds me of my old house in Malaysia. After the movie i left with the profound idea about the- feeling, thought and words and action and character. Simply beautiful punchline an inpiration that wake me up and I retracked my self as I am who I am.The wole movie boosted my morale and self. Thank you.
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Best Meryl Streep movie by far
What I loved most: Meryl Streep performance as an actress
This is a memorable movie for me. How very distinc Meryl Streep is as an actress, her portrayal of an old woman is so uncanny. The story itself is very interesting. Only intelligent people should watch this otherwise narrow-minded people will fall flat on their faces lost in translation.
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Totally & utterly boo boo
What I loved most: It aids you falling asleep in the theatre
What I really hated: Entire movie & character portrayal
One of the worse movies I've seen. Not only was the story itself the most boring & a total put off, there is totally no colour to the main character. Most of what is portrayed about this lady is murky & untrue. We viewers want the true picture but all of it was somehow cut short, which still leaves us wondering. Avoid this at all costs.
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