The Iron Lady

Note: Some spoilers ahead.

A few weeks ago, I went to the theater and watched The Iron Lady.  I have always been an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, so I knew that I had to go see this on the big screen. But I really had not heard much about this film. In fact, I really didn’t know that it was playing here in Hattiesburg until I happened to be scrolling through my Fandago app.

The film was fairly well done overall, though I will say that the flow of the story was a little confusing. The film is set today, with Lady Thatcher as a senile elderly woman, and she keeps having flashbacks. These flashbacks serve to tell her story of her meeting her husband, entering politics, becoming an MP, and her rise and fall as Britain’s first female Prime Minister. The story was just ok, but there was some fabulous acting on Meryl Streep’s part. She totally deserved Best Actress for that role. There were also some witty moments with Mr. Thatcher throughout the film.

I would say that if you have an interest for British history or culture, I’d say go and see this movie. Otherwise, I’d suggest it as a good choice if there isn’t anything else to see. So, I’d rate this as a middle of the road, “See if you have the time”.