Being an avid Monroe fan, I made sure I was there for opening night when My Week with Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams came to theatres. But I came with the lowest expectations. I had yet to see a biopic of the blonde bombshell that could actually merit her name. Not to mention, any photos of Williams channeling Marilyn were not convincing enough. But to repeat myself once more, I am an adoring fan and I had to go – it was the only thing to do that made sense in that situation.
I’m so glad that I was wrong – it was incredible! It was a film that drew you in with its delightful charm yet left you a touch wistful with its honesty of the star-crossed idol’s life. Williams as Marilyn was sensational – her expressions, her flirtations and her insecurities were far more than believable, it seemed real. The film did not attempt to sugar coat the fact that Marilyn Monroe was truly a lost and sad little girl, which caused you to pity her as well as the people around her as she managed to drain them completely.
Nothing about it seemed artificial – from the script to the fashion and the makeup, which was so natural and so flattering to the beautiful Williams. And in its honesty, it touched me with sadness and happiness all at once. My Week with Marilyn is my favorite movie of the year and I recommend it to anyone whether you’re a Monroe fan or not.
Mary Taylor
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