My Week With Marilyn
Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier's, documents the tense interaction between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during production of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Director:
Simon Curtis
Cast:
Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh
Screenplay:
Adrian Hodges (screenplay), Colin Clark (books)
Screening Date:
Nov 19, 2011
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.4% | 32.7% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
“In examining one key week of Marilyn’s life the filmmakers have provided a wonderful window to her soul. Marilyn seduced men and audiences in her time better than anyone, this film proposes it was all an act – ‘Shall I be her now?’ she says to Redmayne. What a performance that was. Now Michelle Williams channels that irony perfectly with her own brilliant performance.”
“As close to perfect as it can get!”
“A MASTERPIECE THEATER reunion of actors. Excellent portrayal of Marilyn Monroe.”
“What’s not to love?”
“There are allegedly other actors in this film, but if there are they immediately disappear from my mind when seeing Michelle Williams inhabit the spirit of Marilyn Monroe. A good film with an absolute powerhouse, Oscar worthy performance.”
“So joyous for the ‘boy’ous! And wonderful for all. Loved it! Thank you.”
“Michelle Williams brought Marilyn to life. Marilyn’s soul shines thru. She brings every frame to life.”
“Michelle Williams was terrific!”
“Michelle Williams is a very good actress, but she ain’t Marilyn Monroe! The magnetism everyone talks about isn’t there.”
“Stunning. Michelle Williams is luminescent. All the performances were wonderful. What a gem of a film and story. Enormously tender so much that it left me sad. But so glad to have seen it. Thanks.” Jeanne
“Quite a cast! Michelle Williams captures Marilyn in many moments of the film. Bravo Michelle Williams for channeling Marilyn even briefly. Eddie Redmayne stole the picture as the smitten young man. Quite a stunning first directorial debut for Simon Curtis. The Marilyn cult continues for a new generation.”
“When these famous men bed women like Marilyn (and Rita Hayworth) they got to bed with the persona of the sex goddess, but they awake vulnerable women. Real and true!”
“Great acting. Liked the 1st half more because it was more animated than 2nd half.”
“Marilyn Monroe was one of the last of the pre-feminist movement.”
“Michelle Williams is great, and she’ll get the most comments and praise from the critics. Who’d have thought that in a movie with Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench! Nice to see Emma growing into adult roles as well.”
“It is easy to spoof Marilyn’s unique style, impersonators have been doing it for decades now. But Michelle Williams’ performance captures that outrageous style with respect and tenderness for a girl named Norma Jean. Bravo!"
“Superior acting and editing.”
“Superb acting. The actors are wonderful and familiar from PBS. Thank you for the film”
“Just wonderful.”
“Loved it! Great set, acting and story. Beautifully done.”
“Michelle Williams was phenomenal. It was eerie to view the performance because it was so much like watching Marilyn Monroe as opposed to someone merely playing the role. If I were in Vegas I’d be placing my bet right now! (for Academy Award nomination). Another great biographical performance to rival LA VIE EN ROSE; memorably brilliant!”
“Who would have thought it? Michelle Williams worked it. Great cast, everyone.”
“A delicious, poignant masterpiece. Michelle Williams has Marilyn Monroe down pat. She is fabulous. Kenneth Branagh was brilliant. He has the voice and mannerisms of Olivier down to a ‘t.’ Eddie Redmayne gave a dreamily moonstruck, wonderful portrayal. Loved the cast, all those Brits. Loved it! Kudos to Colin.”
“Charming!”
“Utterly delightful and very moving. Everything was first rate. Wonderful story of an ambitious and also star-struck young man pursuing his dream against all odds. Great film for film buffs, as well. Eddie Redmayne has a great future. Nominations all around.”
