Directed by:
Simon CurtisScreenplay:
Adrian HodgesCinematography:
Ben SmithardComposer:
Conrad PopeCast:
Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Emma Watson, Dominic Cooper, Julia Ormond, Dougray Scott, Derek Jacobi, Zoë Wanamaker (more)VOD (1)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
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It's been a long time since I've enjoyed an acting performance as much as I have here in the case of Michelle Williams. She may lack the sexy sparkle of the real Marilyn Monroe, but she has perfectly nailed her gestures, poses and acting mannerisms, and the many film awards she has won for it are well deserved.
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I love Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of Hollywood, so I couldn't under any circumstances miss a film that explores a very interesting phase of her tumultuous life. The acting was amazing and convincing, especially Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh. The 1950s styling was very believable, as was the production design. All in all, a very well made film, but one that was still a little short of perfection.
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How did it actually work with Marilyn Monroe? What was she like in private? What was she like on set? There are many rumors and truths circulating, and "My Week with Marilyn" showcases the legendary actress in a light that not every viewer may know, especially if they have never familiarized themselves with her biographies. This is actually a biographical film. The main character is not Marilyn directly, but rather the third assistant director Colin Clark, played by Eddie Redmayne ("Black Death"). Colin Clark is a real person, the author of the original story, and the man who actually met Marilyn and spent that titular "week" with her. He met Marilyn during the filming of the undemanding comedy "The Prince and the Showgirl," directed by Laurence Olivier, in which Marilyn was supposed to play the lead role alongside him. For this reason, the American beauty had to move temporarily to England and come to terms with the fact that Laurence Olivier is a very demanding creator and does not let himself be influenced too much by her whims, unlike many sycophants. The film beautifully captures Marilyn's moodiness, how easily she was influenced by fools, and how difficult it was to work with her. She would come to the set late, couldn't remember her lines, and when she didn't feel like it, she simply didn't show up at all. Kenneth Branagh got the role of the legend Laurence Olivier, which is somewhat ironic. Olivier was also a well-known Shakespearean actor and director, just like Branagh. Their works are often compared. With this film, their destinies became intertwined. The film stands on the actors and their abilities. Michelle Williams confirms that she is no longer just a girl from "Dawson's Creek," but a character actress who we will still hear about. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/08/lode-stud-zoo-marylin-pulnoc-v-parizi.html
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Somehow, I can’t get over Marilyn’s behavior. I must admit that people really treated each other this way back then, but all of Marilyn’s good mood stemmed from drugs and everything else hinged on that. The film stands and falls by Marilyn, who was portrayed perfectly by Michelle Williams, but to be honest, I liked watching Emma Watson more. And that’s something considering she had a very secondary role in the movie. Even so, I must admit that it’s a proper piece of filmmaking, properly British. It has the typical British gallantry, which is nice and pleasant, but it can easily bore you to sleep.
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An small and intimate film. There are a number of different ways to a biopic about this star, Simon Curtis chose a small small segment of her life, the shooting of one of the films where she played the lead role. The acting is excellent. Again, there are a number of ways to portray Marilyn Monroe, and they bet on her “innocence”, immediacy, and enveloped it in human idealism, and it’s a way you can look at it. I would call this film more a tribute and a positively tuned reminiscence rather than a captivating autobiographical drama about a torn personality. The pace, however, is excellent and overall it is toned down considerably, so that everyone can enjoy it. From costume lovers, dialog sequences, old-school design, acting, to gentle piano music.
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