The Lady
The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.
Director:
Luc Besson
Cast:
Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett
Screenplay:
Rebecca Frayn
Screening Date:
Mar 24, 2013
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
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| 57.1% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
“An important film for people to see to promote more awareness.”
“The focus shifted to the love story at the end which could have been trimmed. The impact of the film was changed.”
“Thanks, John for getting someone to provide so much background and content information.”
“Wonderful. A story most know, but done so beautifully!”
“A deeply moving story of personal sacrifice of monumental proportions. She indeed asked ‘what can I do for my country.’”
"Significant film, that said it is too long and has 2 stories, political and personal. A lot of the film might have been told in flashback. Did learn a lot about Burma from the film and Q & A!”
“A beautifully crafted portrayal of her and her country’s struggle. Emotionally wrenching. Steel Orchid is apt. Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis give exceptional performances.”
"Michelle Yeoh gives an Oscar worthy performance in a remarkable story of love and politics, and one that is still being written. Aung may be president yet…”
“Could use a little editing, but a fascinating and moving story.”
“We often are compelled by what is going on in our country, but we forget what so many people in our world really suffer through.”
“We had THE IRON LADY in December and Streep won an Oscar for good makeup. This story is far more compelling, significant and heart-wrenching than anything Thatcher touched.”
“The film and story were good, however it was a bit long.”
“What a brave and strong woman. Michelle Yeoh played her with such a sense of dignity and grace; it makes one wonder how incredible the real person must be. A fine work worth seeing. Mandela, King, Suu, so many examples of noble leaders, however it serves to illustrate how few of them there are. Thankfully, we have films like this to continually remind us…and, hopefully, move us to act also. Again thank you, John and thanks to Luc Besson for telling this story.”
“Might isn’t right, but it does take a certain person to confront a gun. Quite a woman and person. Is this lady a real leader of men?”
“Beautiful opening.”
“Superb production values – Besson recreates huge political rallies, thousands of Buddhist monks and even the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.”
“One woman, what it cost her family again and again.”
“It is a story that must be told. I guess as a documentary its appeal would be limited. Making it for a layer audience with drama, color, intrigue and music should appeal to many more movie goers.”
“It is a story that must be told. I guess as a documentary its appeal would be limited. Making it for a layer audience with drama, color, intrigue and music should appeal to many more movie goers.”
“Hollywood spends millions on JOHN CARTER and vampires while astounding true life stories such as this will probably go largely unseen. Tell everyone this is a great movie!!”
“Deeply moving and touching film with an Oscar winning performance by Michelle Yeoh.”
“Perhaps it’s that I’m getting older, but it seems so much more recent that Aung San Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize while under house arrest. I have carried a bellyache about her for many years. Considering what’s happening with the Arab uprising this film’s release now is appropriate and so painful. What a terrible SOPHIE’S CHOICE: join your dying husband and children or stay and help human rights and democracy to Burma. I don’t know the choice I would make. Wonderful film and guest.”
