Review of The Iron Lady (2011) by Byron B — 23 Nov 2016
This film is led by lots of strong women. I enjoyed the scenes with Alexandra Roach as young Margaret and Harry Lloyd as young Denis. Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent are, of course, stunning as the mature couple.
This isn't meant to be a history lesson. Instead I connected to the story because I have done some work with a non-profit serving people with forms of dementia and their families. Also my wife's grandma repeatedly said that she thought her husband was still present with her after he passed.
The central thread of the story takes place near the end of Margaret Thatchers life with many flashbacks. Meryl Streep and the creative team have gotten a lot right in portraying what brain disease is like.
Dementia does not discriminate between class or social/political power. This is a great snapshot of a contemporary political life.
This review of The Iron Lady (2011) was written by Byron B on 23 Nov 2016.
The Iron Lady has generally received mixed reviews.
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