The Iron Lady

  • 2012


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Average Rating 3.2/5
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4.5
For much of her tenure in Number 10, theres less of a character to mine: shes mostly an implacable, relentless force of nature who just brushes resist .. Indie Wire
2.5
Seeing a remarkable woman like Thatcher mentally cut down by a very routine disease is a great contrast to the scenes depicting a young Margarets quic .. We Got This Covered
2.0
Unfortunately, the sometimes clever dramatic device is stretched beyond its limit. We Got This Covered
2.5
I defended Shames lack of substantive backstory because of the overall strength of the picture its tunnel vision felt true to a film about an addict b .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
This is starting to sound like a pile on, isnt it The film still entertains, and that has everything to do with Meryl Streeps dynamo incarnation of Th .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
But while Man on a Mission doesnt precisely neuter Garriotts weirder ways, it does push them aside for a more boilerplate message of the father/son bo .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
But while the script is littered with fine moments of dialogue, the film is low on drama or dynamic direction and relies on the ever impressive Streep .. Screen Daily
4.5
Her towering performance goes some way in papering over Phyllida Lloyds workmanlike direction that delivers a film that is affectionate rather than in .. Screen Daily
3.0
It sounds good but it doesnt touch anything deep.As a movie, The Iron Lady would have been dumped in the category of less than satisfying biopics. ETimes (TOI)
5.0
Meryl Streep isnt exactly always a bridesmaid, never a bride.She has won two Academy Awards. Paste Magazine
2.5
You leave the movie having witnessed it.Whatever your feelings were about Thatcher were before you saw it, you now have some images to accompany it. Rogerebert
3.0
It celebrates Thatchers strength as a woman making a go of it in male dominated politics, but seems to regret that it had to be this woman. E Film Critic
2.0
The shaky grounding of this poorly conceived portrait is entirely incongruous with its famously self assured subject. Ny Daily News
3.5
Overall, The Iron Lady is a good, if unexceptional biopic, worthwhile mostly due to Streep. JoBlo
2.5
Examining this contradiction might have been illuminating; merely reciting it is not. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The epic struggle these days is to simply hang on to her dignity. Philly
3.1
The Iron Lady is keenly attuned to the small indignities of a woman trying to elbow her way into a mans world. Philly
3.0
Streeps magnetic performance makes up for the scripts shallowness.
3.0
We do feel for Thatchers plight in old age when the memory can falter and regrets assault the mind and the soul. Spirituality And Practice
4.4
Bloody brilliant.Whats stunning about The Iron Lady is what a good film surrounds her performance. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
But if you wanted a film with more gravitas and more hard hitting political insights, thats not the case. Sover
3.8
Biopic starring Meryl Streep in an Oscar winning performance as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Blu Ray
2.5
As in most biopics, all the other characters get lost.I remember seeing Richard E. Grant from time to time, and it made me wish I were watching Withna .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
My hopes for this biopic of Margaret Thatcher dimmed when I learned that the director was Phyllida Lloyd, perpetrator of Mamma Mia! Chicago Reader
1.9
At the very least, Margaret Thatchers life deserves to be portrayed in more specific terms instead of as a series of montages of vague political plati .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
The story lacks insight, glosses over key political issues and is unworthy of Streeps masterful performance. Usa Today
2.5
Although this film contains a great performance by Streep (one of the greatest actors of her generation) and strong supporting performances, the muddl .. Lariat
2.0
This could, in the hands of talented screenwriter Abi Morgan (TVs The Hour), have been a fascinating chamber piece about love in old age. Radio Times
4.4
The sharp economy of Lloyds direction allows the incontestably great Streep to take impressionistic snatches of a life and build a woman in full. Rolling Stone
3.5
In present day London, Baroness Thatcher (Streep) is battling delusions of her dead husband Denis (Broadbent), who triggers memories of her life in po .. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Whereas Sweden was commonly held up as a political economic Third Way between the capitalist West and the communist Iron Curtain, the budding or chafi .. Pop Matters
4.5
Not that anyone will confuse Iron Lady, essentially a TV movie blessed with a brilliant and deeply felt performance by Streep, with Lear..The movie ma .. The Wrap
2.0
The Iron Lady is worth seeing for Streeps typically brilliant performance, but it ultimately fails to satisfy on either an emotional or a dramatic lev .. View London
2.5
Its certainly another tour de force for Streep, who perfectly nails Thatchers every idiosyncrasy: the breathy but voluble voice, the steely but spacey .. News Day
2.8
Its a portrait of a woman coming to terms with her loss of power and identity, which is a universal story. Cs Monitor
3.5
The Cold War gets the cold shoulder, but so do Thatchers monetarist and privatization policies. Film Journal
3.5
Aug 15, 2011 12:21 IST Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz says she would like to work in Bollywood but finds it too tough for herself. Hindustan Times
3.0
A stylized biography of one of the most powerful women in politics, portrayed by the greatest actress of our time, that asks more questions than it an .. Az Central
2.5
Everything Streep does here is a seismic act of theater. If she so much as tilts her head, the earth tilts with it. She doesnt simply overwhelm this t .. Boston
4.0
They make The Iron Lady worth a look, even though the movie itselfto put it kindlyis nothing special. Mountain X
0.0
But everything about the film feels designed to diminish: whether whining petulantly about the price of milk or the nanny state, this Thatcher is more .. Npr
4.5
Breathtaking in its detail and nuance, its subtle gestures and inflections, this multifaceted jewel of a portrait is altogether grander than the commo .. Guardian
3.0
Technically brilliant mimicking of this standard is much rarer than run of the mill good acting. Guardian
3.0
A breezy, whistle stop tour through the unstable nitroglycerin of Thatchers life and times. Guardian
5.0
Having few or no regrets is not the same, nevertheless, as not wishing to grasp again what is done and gone.Mistakenly the political legacy will attra .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
This is not to say that the film is deliberately trying to short circuit politics in favor of sentimentality. Q Network
2.0
Its also bewilderingly single minded about missing out everything that made her a unique and formidable figure.But dont take my word for it. Daily Mail
3.5
Streep is a pleasure to behold; less so the rest of The Iron Lady. Ew
2.0
Reviewing Steve McQueens sex addiction drama Shame, I remarked that that movies lead, Michael Fassbender, deserved the years award for outstanding per .. Slate
2.5
Anyone over the age of 35 will find the whistle stop, romanticised tour of Thatchers career offers scarcely any insight, skating over most of the inte .. Eye For Film
4.0
Susan Grangers review of The Iron Lady (The Weinstein Company) To call Meryl Streep an Oscar contender for her intimate, insightful impersonation of M .. Susang Ranger
2.5
I found it dreary and pedestrian, her performance polished but predictable and almost two hours of Margaret Thatcher more than I could stand with my e .. Observer
3.0
Streep lives up to the ridiculously high expectations audiences have of her in pretty much any film greatness. Common Sense Media
2.0
What the movie really cares about is Streep delivering a freakishly entertaining impersonation. Movies
2.5
This makes me wonder if the movie is really being all that reverent. Movies
3.8
In most ways, this dramatization of Margaret Thatchers life is a disappointment. Sf Gate
3.1
Political films have a way of always finding relevance, and surely the folks behind this one knew they were sitting on something with recessionary gra .. Slant Magazine
3.8
But nothing is more frustrating than the half hearted resolution to what ostensibly is the central arc and relationship: that between Pinto and Sameer .. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford Margaret Thatcher is one of the most famous women in world politics (alongside Indira Gandhi and Golda Meir) and ruled B .. Reeling Reviews
3.2
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford Margaret Thatcher is one of the most famous women in world politics (alongside Indira Gandhi and Golda Meir) and ruled B .. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Its fine to be concerned with personality over politics, but the movies take on Thatcher is pretty thin, never really examining the roots of her quest .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
This may be the most disappointing performance Streep has given in recent memory. ReelViews
4.5
Playing both the staunch human battleship and the diminished old woman sifting through her past, Meryl Streep is riveting in The Iron Lady. Hollywood Reporter
3.8
Abi Morgans screenplay takes root inside the protagonists head and stays there. The Atlantic
0.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
3.2
Both movies feature iconic performances from enormously talented actors giving their all to embody tragically flawed political figures. Coles Mithey
3.0
But the implications never hold the filmmakers attentions for long. Los Angeles Times
3.1
The Iron Lady is an example of a brilliant performance attempting to prop up the flawed execution of a story. Aisle Seat
2.5
The moment I saw Meryl Streeps meticulously aged and slightly unrecognizable face in Iron Lady, two words inevitably leaped to mind: Oscar nomination. Movie Habit
4.0
It is not too long ago to remember the tumultuous times of Thatchers hard line against the trade unions and her contribution to the close of the Cold .. Urban Cine File
2.0
Streep may be a hot Oscar favourite but you need more than a star turn to make a good movie, and The Iron Lady isnt likely to please anyone in Britain .. Mirror
3.0
(Alright, maybe not undisputed, but really at the pinnacle of craft genius).Im not much more enlightened about this than I was when I bought my popcor .. Varia Gate
2.8
Like most monuments, the movie feels impenetrable and cold to the touch. Tamp A Bay
4.4
Margaret Thatcher was frequently called a monster or a zealot, but The Iron Lady comes up with an entirely unexpected word for her: woman.Sincerely di .. New York Post
3.1
Instead, the film generally depicts how a hard working professional has little time left for family and struggles to acclimate to the powerlessness of .. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
Like a grocery list, checks off some of the major events during Margaret Thatchers career, but doesnt explore them with any substantial depth. Dustin Put Man
4.3
Lets say this and be done with it: Streep is remarkable, and her performance alone is reason enough to see this film. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
It really is a grand performance, albeit trapped in a middling film. Larsen On Film
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
4.5
Its a serious role with a dash of cheek, given the grand treatment by Streep, an actress who is incapable of giving anything but a compellingly though .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
But the performance which Streep delivers cannot be faulted in any way. Matts Movie Reviews
5.0
A biopic of the highest order featuring a performance of equal measure. A thoughtful, complex portrait of Britains divisive PM. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
And the films lack of perspective or strongly held point of view, when contrasted with its strident subject, makes the result little more than a super .. Js Online
3.8
Its an interesting history lesson for sure, but its one thats not particularly opinionated in terms of whether the filmmakers had any sort of opinion .. ComingSoon
3.0
So, as thrilling as it is to watch Streep imitate Thatcher, The Iron Lady feels like a missed opportunity, not to blame and cast aspersions, but to we .. Film Comment
3.0
Director Phyllida Lloyds (Mamma Mia) biopic gives Maggie T a sympathetic ear as it looks back over her political and private life from the perspective .. Sky
2.5
This strangely surreal, tediously conceited travelogue of Margaret Thatchers personal and professional highs and lows is notable only for Meryl Streep .. What Culture
3.0
The Iron Lady could have been a cultural talking point, but it reiterates more than it reveals. Scots Man
2.0
The caveat is important because this is a feminised take on its subject. The Ooh Tray
4.0
You dont have to admire her politically to find yourself sympathetic to her personally.Maybe its more interesting if you dont. Dvd Talk
2.0
And with Streeps impeccable mimicry front and center and it is something to behold, no matter the movie around her its not unthinkable that one might .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
So its odd to find this technically complex and naturalistic performance encased in such a resolutely old fashioned, Hollywood style biopic. reason
1.5
You can always trust a good old fashioned biopic to sand down the edges of historys most complex and interesting characters. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
In this case, the subject isnt quite big enough for the movie star.What historical female is worthy of the treatment East Bay Express
1.5
Abi Morgans screenplay is conventional and sometimes trite.Morgan also wrote the negligible screenplay for this years Shame. Tony Mack
2.5
Despite its failings, The Iron Lady remains a fascinating film about an extraordinary woman (regardless of ones feelings towards her) and offers a sub .. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.Photo: Pathe Productions The Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady is shallow but satisfying, larg .. Ny Mag
2.0
But it only makes you wish that director Phyllida Lloyd had taken her advice.Because plucking the audiences heartstrings feels like the worst possible .. Daily Star
3.0
But even these detractions cant take away from the masterful performance Streep delivers. Media Mikes
2.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.8
But the chemistry between Broadbent and Streep to elevate an untold romance beautifully elevates the flawed movie. Reel Talk Online
2.5
The film is just too sentimental for a political biopic and especially for one about Thatcher; a famously unsentimental character. Cairo 360
3.0
But for a Hollywood production aiming to capture a conservative icon, The Iron Lady is a solid but not a spectacular film. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.1
The Iron Lady never delves deeply enough into the politics or the people, preferring instead to make us feel bad about the unfortunate way in which ol .. Miami
3.5
The Iron Lady is a tremendously good movie in what it includes, but one that is sadly incomplete. World Wng
3.0
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3.1
Unlike their subject, the filmmakers dont take a definitive stand. Film Forward
1.9
But even Ms. Streeps best efforts cant rescue this sloppy biopic from itself. Ut Sandiego
5.0
As for Streep, shes taken this material and run with it like Tim Tebow with a Hail Mary pass. Saportare Port
2.0
Im going with two out of five for The Iron Lady.Its a lazy film about one of the most influential leaders of our times. Rajeev Masand
2.2
I think that a great performance can outweigh poor directing or a bad screenplay and make a film worth the price of admission.A truly great performanc .. Flixist
3.0
Breathing humanity into Thatcher seems to be the aim of this award baiting drama, and it succeeds in turning Maggie T from a cold caricature to a well .. Standard Net Au
5.0
As a history lesson, The Iron Lady is found wanting and great swathes of Thatchers premiership are glossed over. Liver Pool Echo
0.5
But Lloyd and Streeps recent outing lacks even the curious spectacle of famous actors honking out tunes. The Tyee
4.0
All of the films flaws melt away in the face of another great performance by Streep. Bust
3.2
As any biopic tends to blur the reality of its subjects life in the popular imagination, its worth asking if the Margaret Thatcher in this film is the .. Blog Oregonlive
2.5
Its a pity Streep cant be picked up as Thatcher like a chess piece and placed down in a different, better film. Fox News
2.5
At this point, hers is a talent all too readily taken for granted. 7 Dvt
5.0
Clearly the greatest actor of her generation, and quite possibly of all time, Ms Streep still manages to give the performance of a lifetime in this ve .. Birmingham Mail
3.5
Like Invictus, there probably is a real gem to be made about Thatchers time, but there will have to be a lot more precious detail to rivet the audienc .. James Wegg Review
2.5
The Iron Lady wastes an extraordinary Meryl Streep performance as the filmmakers muck about in maudlin meanderings that probably would have earned the .. Jackson Ville
2.5
But altogether this is a much softened and declawed portrait of the most divisive prime minister of recent times. Bfi
2.5
Have you ever seen a terrific trailer, only to find yourself grossly disappointed in the actual film Too much of the movie is about an elderly Thatche .. Womens Voices For Change
2.5
If the idea is to humanise the woman, its rather wasted. If theres one thing Margaret Thatcher wont be remembered for, its her humanity. Un Cut
2.2
Not a classic character Ive portrayed, mind you, but an overall amazing piece of cinema. Ifc
5.0
Equally effective and engaging is Jim Broadbent as Denis Thatcher. Easy Reader News
4.0
In an age awash in self reflection and where the slacker mentality is idolized, this portrait of the vinegary Thatcher and her stern exhortations has .. Ticket Sarasota
3.8
A potentially underwhelming production elevated singlehandedly by another tour de force turned in by the ever astounding Meryl Streep. Aalbc It
1.0
The Iron Lady is a Chasers sketch waiting to happen: how to make an Academy Award winning movie 101.Oh wait, theyve already done it. Blogs Crikey
0.5
...ignores the political and historical context of almost EVERYTHING that happens so that they can make the fabulously reductive statement that LIFE W .. Filmdrunk Uproxx
4.5
Its arranged beautifully, without even a hint of clutter, and it boasts one of frontman Tunde Adebimpes strongest vocal performances ever. The Lmagazine



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