Review of The Lady (2011) by Terra F — 09 Nov 2011

I'm a sucker for real-life stories of heroism in the face of oppression, so I was eager to experience the biopic of this Burmese Nobel Prize winner whose struggle continues even now, after global pressure led the military regime to release her from a very long house arrest in Rangoon.

What I wasn't prepared for was Yeoh's towering performance of quite determination and honor in the face of escalating pressures, especially after her husband, whom she cannot see, learns he has prostate cancer.

The emotional tone of the film continues to build until your heart almost breaks while you watch these heartbroken but unbroken people navigate through a world of impossible choices simply because they must.

The mise-en-scene is superb, the supporting cast revelatory, but this is Michelle's movie & I would love to see her recognized.