Iron Lady is a biopic about Margaret Thatcher, former Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain (the longest running AND the first female PM). The film only takes place over the course of a few days but what we discover about Thatcher resonates throughout her lifetime. From humble beginnings to her rise and thirst for power there is no doubt that although I disagree strongly with this woman's politics and approach to governing, she ultimately comes off as strong-willed, determined and intent (men would refer to this as being a 'bitch'). The film definitely sets out to appeal to American's movie-goers in that there is more of a focus on a woman's rise up the political ladder, as oppose to her financial cut-backs and societal despair that she created in office. There is some upset in England presently over the Meryl Streep portrayal (she's American) but she nails this one on the head without any hesitation. And really, can you think of anyone more talented to play a woman as tough as nails as Thatcher was?
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