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Title: My Week with Marilyn (2011)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michelle Williams | ... | Marilyn Monroe | |
| Eddie Redmayne | ... | Colin Clark | |
| Julia Ormond | ... | Vivien Leigh | |
| Kenneth Branagh | ... | Sir Laurence Olivier | |
| Pip Torrens | ... | Sir Kenneth Clark | |
| Geraldine Somerville | ... | Lady Jane Clark | |
| Michael Kitchen | ... | Hugh Perceval | |
| Miranda Raison | ... | Vanessa | |
| Karl Moffatt | ... | Jack Cardiff | |
| Simon Russell Beale | ... | Cotes-Preedy | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Arthur Jacobs | |
| Robert Portal | ... | David Orton | |
| Philip Jackson | ... | Roger Smith | |
| Jim Carter | ... | Barry | |
| Victor McGuire | ... | Andy | |
Sir Laurence Olivier (Sir Kenneth Branagh) is making a movie in London. Young Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), an eager film student, wants to be involved and he navigates himself a job on the set. When movie star Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams) arrives for the start of shooting, all of London is excited to see the blonde bombshell, while Olivier is struggling to meet her many demands and acting ineptness, and Colin is intrigued by her. Colin's intrigue is met when Marilyn invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, her beauty, and her desire to be a great actress. Written by napierslogs
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I attended an advance screening of "My Week With Marilyn," and much to my surprise, was absolutely blown away. I was initially very reluctant to accept Michelle Williams as Marilyn, one of the most beautiful and glamorous women of all time, but she was extraordinary - luminous, even. She pulled off the role seamlessly, and turned Ms. Monroe into a layered, complex character, rather than the sex-kitten caricature we are all so used to seeing. Michelle managed to show us the real Marilyn - the woman who so desperately wanted to be loved, to be accepted, to be good at her job. The vulnerability, the mannerisms, the voice - all were pitch perfect. I have no doubt there will be yet another Oscar nomination in Michelle Williams' near-future.
I was also very impressed by Eddie Redmayne, who's character was arguably the heart of the film. He was excellent as the star-struck yet sensitive Colin Clark, who helped Marilyn through her very difficult time on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl." This was definitely a star-making turn for Eddie - I expect we'll be seeing much more of him.
The movie is similar in tone to "The King's Speech," and was helped by a beautiful score and wonderful costumes. Director Simon Curtis, who devoted eight years of his life to this project, did a wonderful job capturing the essence of 1950's England. The wardrobe department deserves a nomination, as do the writers. Kenneth Branagh was superb as Laurence Olivier, as was the great Judi Dench as Dame Sybil.
All in all, one of the best films I've seen this year, and definitely the best (not to mention most authentic) portrayal of Marilyn ever to hit the silver screen. I couldn't have been more impressed.