Review of the movie Golda: Helen Mirren's efforts are squandered in this account of Israel's crucial history

 Story: The three weeks immediately preceding the Yom Kippur War in 1973, when Israel was suddenly attacked by the combined armies of Egypt and Syria, are the focus of the film "Golda." The focus of the movie is on the strategy meetings that Golda Meir has with her generals and advisers.

Review: 'Golda' delves into a dark chapter in Israel's history when the nation faced an attack by Egyptian and Syrian forces, with support from Soviet Russia, on Yom Kippur, their holiest day. The video principally centers on Golda Meir, who served as Israel's prime minister at the time and led the nation through this catastrophe with unflinching resolve and extraordinary bravery. However, the movie struggles to make an impact and hold viewers' attention despite Helen Mirren's excellent portrayal as Golda Meir. The movie is more accurately described as "sluggish" because the script lacks crests and troughs. Throughout the entire movie, the natural tension of the subject matter falls short of reaching its full potential. 

The story of the movie is about the sudden confrontation Israel had with its neighbors, but it focuses on Golda Meir's tenacity and resolve as she tries to deal with a big problem in a room full of male colleagues. Additionally, Golda was going through the beginning stages of dementia and her battle with cancer at the time. The movie makes an effort to show Meir's compassionate side amid the conflict. Particularly when Golda threatens Henry Kissinger over the phone or when she insists on bringing him food personally, certain situations in the movie stand out.

Another reason Helen Mirren is currently among the most accomplished actresses in the world is made clear by this biographical drama. It is challenging to picture anyone other than Mirren filling Golda's role. The way Mirren holds her cigarette, walks, or strolls on the rooftop by herself while lost in thought are all textbook examples of her idiosyncrasies. She delivers with accuracy despite being hampered by numerous layers of hefty prosthetics. There are times in the movie when you may truly begin to mistake Mirren for the real Meir. It's a demanding role that requires authority, compassion, and a touch of nervousness, and Mirren performs it with finesse.

Although Guy Nattiv does a respectable job, the storyline falls short. The movie explores a period of history, but the storytellers should have done more research in the archives to make it more thrilling. Henry Kissinger is superbly portrayed by Liev Schreiber in this movie. Her portrayal in "Golda" draws comparisons to Gary Oldman's Oscar-winning performance as Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour," more so than Mirren's own Oscar-winning performance in "The Queen." The movie "Golda" has everything you need to keep you on the edge of your seat, but the suspense never quite materializes. It's a story that emphasizes a woman's ability to lead during a time when the odds were frequently set against the more attractive sex.