Emma Thompson is simply too brilliant. It's indeed a role customized for her. Plot is predictable and nothing new about it; nevertheless it's wonderful to see stories of powerful and charming women with flawed personality make mistakes but in the end are still loved by so many. That all the supporting characters are pleasant to see is a plus.
She's a person of integrity striving to achieve excellence in life. A little bit dignified, self-important, arrogant over the years - who can blame her for she's only human. Cool Emma Thompson. We need more of this than Devil Pravda kind of shite.