Rating of
2/4
Great Performances But Horrible Plot
Alex - wrote on 12/03/11
An OK movie with a great performance by Michelle Williams. I do not really like her but she does do a pretty good job of getting the part right.
The Story: I felt this to be very week. Yes some random guy hangs out with Marilyn Monroe for a week or so. Nothing really exciting happens. 100 + people probably could have written the same thing. In fact, I think a biopic or a movie surrounding her high profile relationships would be much more interesting. I give this part of the story an F.
Style/Cinematography: Again, this part of the movie was pretty standard. Nothing cool, nothing new. It was like watching a normal, LIfetime Movie. I just didn't find it interesting. The only thing good was the countryside and the Windsor Castle tour.
The Music: I don't remember it. I think it could have been more dramatic to hopefully give the boring story a lift. But, nothing good was used.
The Acting: The only thing above average here. I think it was a great. Michelle Williams will be nominated and Kenneth Branagh could be too. Very solid.
Compared Others: Doesn't add anything, but with the uniqueness of Marilyn's life, it is cool to see a bit inside. I would recommend this for true Monroe lovers, those that like bad plots, and those that really love good acting.
