With a character as well known as Margaret Thatcher, casting a non-British actress would seem out of the question, unless of course you cast Meryl Streep. ‘The Iron Lady’ is driven solely by the powerhouse performance from one of the greatest living actresses. The film travels a bit arbitrarily through the life of Great Britain’s only female Prime Minister, from early days of being elected to Parliament to her older years when Thatcher began showing signs of dementia. Streep faced the challenge of portraying Thatcher before she adopted her commanding voice, as well as playing Thatcher while she suffered from dementia, often having conversations with her dead husband (played by Jim Broadbent in a bit of a lackluster portrayal.). The film is surprisingly intense, with several bombings and war-related situations that leave you wondering how Thatcher could have possibly handled it all. For the sake of brevity, I will simply say that Streep has completely outdone herself. Already winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress- Drama, Streep is also up for her record 17th Oscar nomination. 8 out of 10 stars.
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