'The Iron Lady': Margaret Thatcher Family Rejected a Screening Invite

'The Iron Lady' has stirred debate, this despite (almost) universal praise for Meryl Streep's portrayal of former Uk pm Margaret Thatcher. In November, THR reported that former co-employees and pals of Thatcher were unhappy with Streep's performance, stating it absolutely was unflattering. But what about Thatcher's family people -- is it unhappy with Meryl's acting, too? According to director Phyllida Lloyd, maybe: the Thatchers were requested an excellent screening in the film, but switched it lower. "They were the initial people we requested to look for the finished film," Lloyd told BBC Radio 4. "They didn't occupy our offer ... so we are not necessarily sure when they've seen it or else.In . Rejecting the invite doesn't imply your family has hopped round the anti-'Iron Lady' bandwagon, so you have to take good news getting a little suspicion. Regardless, the detractors who've gone public aren't preventing Streep from receiving lots of early Oscar buzz. The Iron Lady' is going in theaters now, that will help you judge Meryl's performance by yourself. [via Protector and BBC Radio 4] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook