meryl streep be such a genius . well and at least a an actress . i know she be make fun of for do a lot of role with accent and but she nail the accent every time . her performance a lindy chamberlain be inspire . mrs. chamberlain and a portray here and be not particularly likable and nor all that smart . but that just make streep work all the more remarkable . i think she be worth all 10 or so of her oscar nomination . about the film and well and there be a couple of interesting thing . i do not know much about australia and but the theme of religious bigotry among the general public play a big part in the story . i have largely miss this when i first saw the film some year ago and but it come through loud and clear yesterday . and it seem the australian press be just as accomplish at misery induce pursuit and overkill a their american colleague . a pretty good film . a bit different . grade represent b .