
Filming has barely begun when Olivier's vocal frustrations with Marilyn's ineptness as an actress, her inability to work within the shooting schedule, and her many outrageous demands, threaten to derail the production. And when she discovers that Arthur is having second thoughts about their marriage, and departs for New York to spend time with his children, a lonely and frustrated Marilyn lures starry-eyed young Colin into her inner world, revealing to him her personal demons – her lack of self-esteem, her self-doubts about her beauty and talent, her bipolar personality and her various drug and alcohol addictions. Based on Colin Clark's memoir published in 1995, and Adrian Hodges' screenplay, the film is a tour-de-force. Michelle Williams, in an incredible performance, perfectly channels Marilyn's magnetism as well as her childlike innocence and vulnerability. Both Williams and Branagh were nominated for Oscars for their performances. If you're a fan of 1950s and 1960s films, biographies about film industry personalities, or just curious about Marilyn Monroe, then you'll definitely enjoy My Week with Marilyn.
The supporting cast includes Julia Ormond (as Vivien Leigh), and Judi Dench (as Dame Sybil Thorndike).
Labels: biography, drama, Fifties, filmmaking
Internet Movie Database 69/100
MetaScore (critics=65, viewers=78)
RottenTomatoes Averages (critics=71, viewers=72)
Blu-ray
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