"The Lady" is a very unusual movie if you take a look at Michelle Yeoh's list of movies, especially compared to the movies she stars in at the Asian cinema.
With that being said, don't get me wrong. I am not saying that it is a bad thing. Just bear in mind that you will not be in for the usual fast-paced action that she is known for in her movies. This movie portrays a more mature and serious side of Michelle Yeoh's acting talent, and she nails it to perfection, proving that she is so much more than just an action heroine.
The story in "The Lady" is based on the real events and life of Aung San Suu Kyi, for better or worse. And it is a story that appeals mostly to a mature audience who have an interest in world affairs and politics. I am not overly fond of such and found the story to be somewhat slow paced and dragging on at times. However, it is still a good story and a story that definitely was worth being told to a broad audience.
Michelle Yeoh was really well cast for this role, and I was particularly impressed with how she was able to shed her action skin and branch out into a more mature field of acting.
"The Lady" is a movie that sticks with you for some time after you have watched it, and take the time to let it sink it, because it is really an emotional story.
The cinematography in the movie was quite good, and at times it sort of felt like you were right there in the midst of all the turmoil and chaos.
I am rating "The Lady" a score of seven stars out of ten.
With that being said, don't get me wrong. I am not saying that it is a bad thing. Just bear in mind that you will not be in for the usual fast-paced action that she is known for in her movies. This movie portrays a more mature and serious side of Michelle Yeoh's acting talent, and she nails it to perfection, proving that she is so much more than just an action heroine.
The story in "The Lady" is based on the real events and life of Aung San Suu Kyi, for better or worse. And it is a story that appeals mostly to a mature audience who have an interest in world affairs and politics. I am not overly fond of such and found the story to be somewhat slow paced and dragging on at times. However, it is still a good story and a story that definitely was worth being told to a broad audience.
Michelle Yeoh was really well cast for this role, and I was particularly impressed with how she was able to shed her action skin and branch out into a more mature field of acting.
"The Lady" is a movie that sticks with you for some time after you have watched it, and take the time to let it sink it, because it is really an emotional story.
The cinematography in the movie was quite good, and at times it sort of felt like you were right there in the midst of all the turmoil and chaos.
I am rating "The Lady" a score of seven stars out of ten.