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This drama examines Margaret Thatcher's final years in power painting a detailed and compelling portrait of one of the most formidable characters in British politics. The year is 1990 and Thatcher's support within the government is wavering - her hold on the premiership hangs in the balance. Then, long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Howe resigns over Thatcher's attitude to Europe. His resignation speech sparks a chain of events that leads to the downfall of Britain's first woman prime minister. Featuring flashbacks to Thatcher's challenge of Ted Heath in the 1970s, this modern dramatic tragedy illustrates the strengths and fatal flaws of this iconic woman more clearly than ever before and reveals how the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power are the ones that ensured her downfall.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This drama examines Margaret Thatcher's final years in power painting a detailed and compelling portrait of one of the most formidable characters in British politics. The year is 1990 and Thatcher's support within the government is wavering - her hold on the premiership hangs in the balance. Then, long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Howe resigns over Thatcher's attitude to Europe. His resignation speech sparks a chain of events that leads to the downfall of Britain's first woman prime minister. Featuring flashbacks to Thatcher's challenge of Ted Heath in the 1970s, this modern dramatic tragedy illustrates the strengths and fatal flaws of this iconic woman more clearly than ever before and reveals how the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power are the ones that ensured her downfall. ...Margaret (2009)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A remarkable piece of cinema -- well-written, an outstanding cast, good pacing, appropriate music, and a stellar performance by Lindsay Duncan. Duncan manages to invoke in this viewer an understanding of Margaret Thatcher that helps me to relate to her as a human being (for god knows, as a politician, I cannot claim ever having any sympathy). Duncan's performance is nuanced, sensitive, and offers great depth, allowing the viewer an insight into what drove Margaret Thatcher, what haunted her, and how her greatest strengths as a politician held within them elements of perhaps her greatest human weaknesses.
This portrayal of Thatcher has helped me to look upon this M.P.'s role in modern politics and her place in history with a greater respect for the individual woman. This represents quite an achievement indeed, and I have no doubt that the multi-leveled, respectful performance by Lindsay Duncan deserves all the credit for helping me balance the 'black and white' viewpoint I held, seeing the humanity within this formidable force in British politics that is Margaret Thatcher.
Across the board, the actors were superb in this film. It's an ensemble piece that can only work when each holds his or her own. Which all do. Yet it is Lindsay Duncan's performance that stays with me after the film is over. It is truly a tour de force. Lindsay Duncan is an outstanding actress (as is so apparent in her work in Poliakoff's films, especially, (see links below), but playing the part of an actual real-life personage is perhaps the most difficult challenge for an actor, and Lindsay Duncan carries it off in a manner that elevates the film beyond a biopic to the level of a modern Shakespearean tragedy.
Highly recommended.
Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999] [DVD]
Almost Strangers [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
This portrayal of Thatcher has helped me to look upon this M.P.'s role in modern politics and her place in history with a greater respect for the individual woman. This represents quite an achievement indeed, and I have no doubt that the multi-leveled, respectful performance by Lindsay Duncan deserves all the credit for helping me balance the 'black and white' viewpoint I held, seeing the humanity within this formidable force in British politics that is Margaret Thatcher.
Across the board, the actors were superb in this film. It's an ensemble piece that can only work when each holds his or her own. Which all do. Yet it is Lindsay Duncan's performance that stays with me after the film is over. It is truly a tour de force. Lindsay Duncan is an outstanding actress (as is so apparent in her work in Poliakoff's films, especially, (see links below), but playing the part of an actual real-life personage is perhaps the most difficult challenge for an actor, and Lindsay Duncan carries it off in a manner that elevates the film beyond a biopic to the level of a modern Shakespearean tragedy.
Highly recommended.
Shooting The Past (BBC) [1999] [DVD]
Almost Strangers [DVD] [2001] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is a stunning piece of television to say the least ! Ian McDiarmand,James Fox and Philip Jackson where especially good.But honors must go to Lindsay Duncan for a stellar performance as the great Iron Lady.It told the dramatic story of Margaret Thatcher's dethronement by her own Party.The locations,filming and editing where 100% perfect and there was a great sense of dramatic tension throughout.The script writer did a superb job telling this compelling tale.
Lindsay Duncan was an ironic choice for the role given her views on our first woman PM but she has given the character a multi-faceted portrayal that avoids being a shrill,comedic parody.Robert Hardy does a fine job as Lord Whitelaw - a distinguished actor playing a distinguished politician.
So this is a great TV movie that Amazon are offering for a very fair price indeed.You do not need to be a student of political history to want to buy this.I have been waiting for this to be out on general release and am pleased that it is on general release.So don't delay - buy today !
Lindsay Duncan was an ironic choice for the role given her views on our first woman PM but she has given the character a multi-faceted portrayal that avoids being a shrill,comedic parody.Robert Hardy does a fine job as Lord Whitelaw - a distinguished actor playing a distinguished politician.
So this is a great TV movie that Amazon are offering for a very fair price indeed.You do not need to be a student of political history to want to buy this.I have been waiting for this to be out on general release and am pleased that it is on general release.So don't delay - buy today !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this on BBC,thought it was superb and was hoping for it to come out on DVD. Very pleased it has.
Lindsay Duncan portrays Mrs Thatcher, the Iron Lady, as her world comes crumbling down around her. Although the story is real it has all the elements of a Shakespearan drama. One of Thatcher's final lines "What shall I do ?" asked to one of her advisors is answered with silence.
What takes this to the next level for me is the script. I could not tell what was actually said and what was scripted. The sets and music also add to the overall experience.
To buy this is money very well spent.
Lindsay Duncan portrays Mrs Thatcher, the Iron Lady, as her world comes crumbling down around her. Although the story is real it has all the elements of a Shakespearan drama. One of Thatcher's final lines "What shall I do ?" asked to one of her advisors is answered with silence.
What takes this to the next level for me is the script. I could not tell what was actually said and what was scripted. The sets and music also add to the overall experience.
To buy this is money very well spent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
An Interesting Angle
Having just seen Meryl Streep's performance as Thatcher in The Iron Lady I thought I'd buy this film centring around Mrs Thatcher's final days in power.
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Published 4 months ago by George Jackson
I'd Give this Film Seven Stars If I Could!
"Margaret" is like the final act of a Greek tragedy. The film excels because of the astounding performance of Lindsay Duncan, who endows Margaret Thatcher with a very human... Read more
Published 7 months ago by F. S. L'hoir
Was Maggie really like that?
"Margaret" gives quite a good overview over what happened "publicly" in 1990 and to what might have happened behind the scenes among those of her Conservative colleagues, who... Read more
Published 22 months ago by George76
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