Review of Suffragette (2015) by Richard S — 29 Apr 2016

I thought this was a very well made film about the ordinary women who made great and life changing personal sacrifices for the greater good. Carey Mulligan was a strong lead as the ordinary working woman who initially avoids the fight for women's rights before circumstances push her towards actions that have tragic consequences for her own personal life. She is supported by strong performances from Helena Bonham Carter and the seemingly faultless Meryl Streep. Brendan Gleeson also gives a great but subtle performance as the law man tasked with bringing down the suffragette movement, a man conflicted as he witnesses the brutal treatment of the suffragettes yet remains committed to his job.

Great film.