Saw the movie 'The Iron Lady,' a biography of former British Prime Minister Maggie Thatcher played by a very versatile Meryl Streep. This is a present day Thatcher reflecting on a life through her slightly demented mind, but nevertheless holding a steadfast nerve about those reflections. This movie reminds us of a powerful character carved in stone from an early age, in a country which had no place for a woman of strength. We are taken to news reel of a divided and violent Britain resisting the changes wrought by Thatcher's resolve for implementing her vision, which she held to be irrepressibly right despite the pain her Government inflicted over 11 years. More than anything, this movie tells us that the exercise of power comes at great personal cost no matter how well prepared and qualified someone thinks they are for the journey. While Streep is an immense actor, the story suffers from being overly ponderous notwithstanding the potential for more consistent drama given the rich subject matter. It's almost like the script writers suffered from the indecision which Thatcher found as immense weakness amongst the people around her during her ascendency and office. Some good reminders of modern British history, but the movie fails to properly exploit the drama of high office which could have been delivered. 5/10.
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