Streep's

The Guardian's Xan Brooks called Streep's turn astonishing and all but flawless; a masterpiece of mimicry which re-imagines Thatcher in all her half-forgotten glory.

Meryl Streep wins award for Margaret Thatcher biopic The Iron Lady 2011

For example, why should I think of the otherwise very talented Meryl Streep's buffoonery in relation to Julia Child or Anna Wintour?

Michael Vazquez: ON THE 48TH ANNUAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Michael Vazquez 2010

In Prada he played a seen-it-all-before gay art director to Meryl Streep's fabulously glacial fashion editor.

Stanley Tucci: 'The numbers mean nothing to me' 2012

• Yes, tough times ahead, and just days, now, until the release of Meryl Streep's Thatcher biopic, The Iron Lady.

Hugh Muir's diary 2012

Many Tories will turn moist-eyed at Meryl Streep's portrayal of an indomitable battler; most on the left will probably not need to take their hankies to the film.

No one should want to go back to the 80s – not even the Tories | Andrew Rawnsley 2011

For example, why should I think of the otherwise very talented Meryl Streep's buffoonery in relation to Julia Child or Anna Wintour?

Michael Vazquez: ON THE 48TH ANNUAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Michael Vazquez 2010

But, after watching Meryl Streep's star turn this week, I could not help feeling pity for the woman whose dementia-ridden dotage is currently on display on at least two continents.

Karin Kasdin: Watching The Iron Lady Melt Karin Kasdin 2012

For example, why should I think of the otherwise very talented Meryl Streep's buffoonery in relation to Julia Child or Anna Wintour?

Michael Vazquez: ON THE 48TH ANNUAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Michael Vazquez 2010

Indeed, I think I would have much preferred a film devoted entirely to the life of Julia Childs, especially given Streep's amazing performance, which I think is worthy of an Oscar nomination.

"Je nage, mais les sons me suivent." sovay 2009

It's a tight race, but Streep's flawless portrayal of Margaret Thatcher, combined with her Globes history — she's the most nominated performer with 26 — could net the living legend her record-setting eighth statuette.

Golden Globes Predictions: Who Will Win? 2012