I actually saw the movie on January 16. It was a huge disappointment.How would we feel if they made a movie about President Ronald Reagan and devoted 50% of the film to his private life as he was dying from Alzheimer's Disease? At least 50% of "The Iron Lady"is devoted to Lady Thatchers life in 2005, two years after the death of her husband.Her career is surveyed in a series of confusing flashbacks,which is an acceptable mode of presenting history, but not when the story is cut short!
I would have far, far more enjoyed a film about Elizabeth Kubler Ross for Pete's sake Now THERE is an interesting woman Maggie bores the socks off me sorry.
I love it when she said "Nudity is nothing. It's not really a provocation. Try to talk about leaving and dying..." Today, sex is splashed on the screen ceaselessly. It USED to be a provocation when writers and directors had enough common sense not to show it. It's to the point where now, in today's society, most audiences have accepted it. But, honestly, it really is nothing. Meryl doesn't compromise her convictions for greatness and that is why she is so magical on the screen and in real life.
@getagripUSA But Australia doesn't have nuclear power, and is in the Eastern hemisphere, two of the things Meryl prefaced her statement about Thatcher with. Also, she said first, and longest. :)
@starryxblue western world doesnt mean western hemisphere, it means white countries.. UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other european countries basically… nuclear power has nothing to do with the comment i made and is therefore irrelevant.. Yes she said first and longest but she also said ONLY. Which was a mistake. That is all I'm saying.
@getagripUSA In the Western hemisphere there has been more than one female PM, but Meryl's comment wasn't just narrowed to that. "The only female in the western world to rule a nuclear country" ...
And her son, by the way, is alive and well after being convicted by a South African court of attempting to organise an illegal coup d'etat in Equatorial Guinea. He served a suspended sentence. Meryl Streep is a wonderful actress but this film is a naively indulgent exercise.
@vygotsky17 a) The film doesnt suggest her main mark on history was as a feminist icon. b) She did not 'destroy' society. c) The Falkland people want to remain part of Great Britain, regardless of your thoughts on her motives for the war, the islands were 'invaded'. d) The war in Ireland was there before and after she was there, not because of her. e) She supported Pinochet againt the threat of global communism. f) Nelson Mandela committed acts of terror.
Also, she was one of Pinochet's strongest supporters and called Nelson Mandela a terrorist. This, I feel, warrants being remembered. Also, to refer to the prospect of not seeing her son Mark again (I think she is referring to the time he was lost in the desert) is insulting when ten Irish mothers would never see their sons after they died on hunger strike at her hands. For shame to portray her so sympathetically for now this is how she'll be remembered by those who didn't live through the 80s.
@vygotsky17 g) She did not make people go on hunger strike, nor could she give in to 'terrorists' i.e people who killed British citizens h) This film is not a sympathetic portayal (not a portrayal of the issues) it's about her reflections. i) People who did not live through the 80s should read about the issues of the time rather than 'remember' her from a film. j) Naively indulgent exercise? There are several documentaries, books etc about the issues, this is a film about the person.
The idea that Thatcher's main mark on history is her position as a feminist icon glosses over the real impact that she as a politician had in and outside her country and all the pain and hurt that she caused. She destroyed society in her own country, took her country to war in the Falklands just to win an election and intensified the war in Ireland. Remember, peace and justice only became a possibility in the north of Ireland after she was gone! She wanted a military victory instead of justice.
Meryl Streep would be so interesting to talk to in real life.She is so intelligent and I am fassinated , bought all her movies via amazon since in SA we were deprived of watcing them all.Looking forward to see Meryl bringing yet another potrait of an interesting person to us. I would not like to be called a storker but abig Fan and would really like to talk to her because she seems so full of energy and is inspiring to all woman,mothers and wives..maybe one day I might be privilaged to meet her.
@LESERSKRING I worked as the producer on the soundtrack album for 'Sophie's Choice'. I met Meryl on two occasions during the promotion of the film. A nicer person there never was (or is). Meryl reigns supreme. J S Lasher.
@LESERSKRING I think that Meryl could turn even the most moderate and sane of us into stalkers, she's simply one of the classiest, most genuine, talented and thoroughly enchanting people alive today. I have unfathomable, infinite respect and admiration for her. It's always wonderful when those who possess immense talent turn out to be really likeable, decent and thoroughly adorable human beings. Meryl really is the complete package. I can't believe that the remarkable Kate Hepburn detested her.
her voice is just so wonderful, i wish she was my mother and could talk me to sleep at night
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lashkaretoiba 6 days ago
INDIRA GANDHI
Sita4694 1 week ago
Good interview
television07 3 weeks ago
Where was this held?
television07 3 weeks ago
Canada had a female prime minister in the 80's tooooooo..... But she only lasted like 7 months... Yea
AlexFoeShizzle 1 month ago
@AlexFoeShizzle Kim Campbell haha yeah I remember her
Neuroneos 4 days ago
I always thought Golda Meir was 100 times more interesting than Maggie Thatcher.
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I actually saw the movie on January 16. It was a huge disappointment.How would we feel if they made a movie about President Ronald Reagan and devoted 50% of the film to his private life as he was dying from Alzheimer's Disease? At least 50% of "The Iron Lady"is devoted to Lady Thatchers life in 2005, two years after the death of her husband.Her career is surveyed in a series of confusing flashbacks,which is an acceptable mode of presenting history, but not when the story is cut short!
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I would have far, far more enjoyed a film about Elizabeth Kubler Ross for Pete's sake Now THERE is an interesting woman Maggie bores the socks off me sorry.
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BlackRoof 1 month ago
I love it when she said "Nudity is nothing. It's not really a provocation. Try to talk about leaving and dying..." Today, sex is splashed on the screen ceaselessly. It USED to be a provocation when writers and directors had enough common sense not to show it. It's to the point where now, in today's society, most audiences have accepted it. But, honestly, it really is nothing. Meryl doesn't compromise her convictions for greatness and that is why she is so magical on the screen and in real life.
whatthewindblewin 1 month ago 2
australia has a female prime minister atm.. soo Maggie T isnt the only female PM to rule the western world...
getagripUSA 1 month ago
@getagripUSA But Australia doesn't have nuclear power, and is in the Eastern hemisphere, two of the things Meryl prefaced her statement about Thatcher with. Also, she said first, and longest. :)
starryxblue 1 month ago
@starryxblue western world doesnt mean western hemisphere, it means white countries.. UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other european countries basically… nuclear power has nothing to do with the comment i made and is therefore irrelevant.. Yes she said first and longest but she also said ONLY. Which was a mistake. That is all I'm saying.
getagripUSA 1 month ago
@getagripUSA In the Western hemisphere there has been more than one female PM, but Meryl's comment wasn't just narrowed to that. "The only female in the western world to rule a nuclear country" ...
starryxblue 1 month ago
@starryxblue Golda Meir was Prime Minister of Israel when it had nuclear weapons, several years before Thatcher.
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@hfelgob She stated specifically about ruling in the "Western World", I may be wrong, but I don't believe Israel is considered a part of that. :)
LittlePixieGreen 1 month ago
@starryxblue Come to think about, dang. "The only nuclear armed nation" That's why she was such a harsh person. One tough lady.
Neojhun 2 days ago
@getagripUSA true okay fair enough
getagripUSA 1 month ago
The guy who was interviewing was obviously highly embarassed by the fact that Meryl corrected him on that question...
kenzer114 1 month ago
Interviewer's dream.. One question, and then she talks for 10mins.. Very interesting.
bootsamou 1 month ago
And her son, by the way, is alive and well after being convicted by a South African court of attempting to organise an illegal coup d'etat in Equatorial Guinea. He served a suspended sentence. Meryl Streep is a wonderful actress but this film is a naively indulgent exercise.
vygotsky17 2 months ago
@vygotsky17 a) The film doesnt suggest her main mark on history was as a feminist icon. b) She did not 'destroy' society. c) The Falkland people want to remain part of Great Britain, regardless of your thoughts on her motives for the war, the islands were 'invaded'. d) The war in Ireland was there before and after she was there, not because of her. e) She supported Pinochet againt the threat of global communism. f) Nelson Mandela committed acts of terror.
si223 1 month ago
Also, she was one of Pinochet's strongest supporters and called Nelson Mandela a terrorist. This, I feel, warrants being remembered. Also, to refer to the prospect of not seeing her son Mark again (I think she is referring to the time he was lost in the desert) is insulting when ten Irish mothers would never see their sons after they died on hunger strike at her hands. For shame to portray her so sympathetically for now this is how she'll be remembered by those who didn't live through the 80s.
vygotsky17 2 months ago
@vygotsky17 g) She did not make people go on hunger strike, nor could she give in to 'terrorists' i.e people who killed British citizens h) This film is not a sympathetic portayal (not a portrayal of the issues) it's about her reflections. i) People who did not live through the 80s should read about the issues of the time rather than 'remember' her from a film. j) Naively indulgent exercise? There are several documentaries, books etc about the issues, this is a film about the person.
si223 1 month ago
The idea that Thatcher's main mark on history is her position as a feminist icon glosses over the real impact that she as a politician had in and outside her country and all the pain and hurt that she caused. She destroyed society in her own country, took her country to war in the Falklands just to win an election and intensified the war in Ireland. Remember, peace and justice only became a possibility in the north of Ireland after she was gone! She wanted a military victory instead of justice.
vygotsky17 2 months ago
I can't believe that they gave this living goddess a plastic bottle of water! She deserves the best Waterford crystal...American vulgarians! :)
ticklecreek 2 months ago 2
Meryl Streep has done Thatcher, now its time to do Hillary Clinton. She most certainly does look more like her than Thatcher!!! :D
Australiano75 2 months ago
There are actresses and actresses and there is KATE HEPBURN- winner of 4 OSCARS's LEADING ROLE, Meryl has just two- 1 supporting the other leading.
MrPrincebinondo 2 months ago
There is Meryl Streep and then there are the other actresses. Truly one of a king.
Intrepid10 2 months ago
She is freaking awesome! Hopefully she wins the Golden Globe! I Love You Meryl Streep! You're amazing!
Natasha249 2 months ago
I love Meryl's boots! :) ♥
paulinegail20 2 months ago
Fantastic Actress... Love her
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Sarafina56 2 months ago
God, I love Meryl Streep in every way. Incredible actress and incredible person.
TheFantasticHarry 2 months ago 20
ahhhhh thank you thank you thank you , LOVE HER
1jemmalouise 2 months ago
god i love her so much that i could cry. her voice and the way how she tells what she wants to share it´s so awesome.
okay now i cry :D ♥
thanks for sharing this
kitklein94 2 months ago
Perfect eloquence and articulation, always. I could listen to her forever,and ever. Bravo, Meryl!!
lizabanana2 2 months ago in playlist More videos from StreepChannel
Wow she looks great!! Thanks for sharing this!
disneyfan181 2 months ago
Meryl Streep would be so interesting to talk to in real life.She is so intelligent and I am fassinated , bought all her movies via amazon since in SA we were deprived of watcing them all.Looking forward to see Meryl bringing yet another potrait of an interesting person to us. I would not like to be called a storker but abig Fan and would really like to talk to her because she seems so full of energy and is inspiring to all woman,mothers and wives..maybe one day I might be privilaged to meet her.
LESERSKRING 2 months ago 27
Can we see the rest of this please? you do such a gooed job!
LESERSKRING 2 months ago
@LESERSKRING You can find all 3 parts at the Channel page, but I have also added them as responses to this video.
StreepChannel 2 months ago
@LESERSKRING I worked as the producer on the soundtrack album for 'Sophie's Choice'. I met Meryl on two occasions during the promotion of the film. A nicer person there never was (or is). Meryl reigns supreme. J S Lasher.
FifthContinentMusic 2 months ago
@LESERSKRING I think that Meryl could turn even the most moderate and sane of us into stalkers, she's simply one of the classiest, most genuine, talented and thoroughly enchanting people alive today. I have unfathomable, infinite respect and admiration for her. It's always wonderful when those who possess immense talent turn out to be really likeable, decent and thoroughly adorable human beings. Meryl really is the complete package. I can't believe that the remarkable Kate Hepburn detested her.
ticklecreek 2 months ago
Simply the best. I would love to meet her !
LESERSKRING 2 months ago