THE PLOT: Margaret Thatcher’s (Meryl Streep) rise through the political ranks is portrayed through a series of flashbacks as she struggles with the ghosts of her past. From her pedestrian beginnings forward, Thatcher was always a strong, smart woman with unrelenting drive. As she begins her political career, she must overcome the gender bias of the times. As the first female elected head-of-state, Thatcher shows her verve, stubbornness and wit to be essential traits to her success – all the while wondering if her sacrifices were worth the cost to her family. Kent’s take: “The Iron Lady” is a portrait that perfectly matches its...