And that's pretty much my reaction to this film—that despite some of its slower moments and flaws I can't help but be embellished in the performance and beauty of Michelle Williams as the dazzling yet emotionally flawed Marilyn Monroe. While this movie doesn't teach us anything that we avid Monroe fans (and to an extent, pop culture) already know, it's still lighthearted and breezy enough to keep you entertained for the hour and a half.
Basically My Week with Marilyn follows the third assistant director that got extremely fortunate in spending some intimate time with Marilyn Monroe (mostly during her emotional unraveling) during production of one of her films in England. Throughout the movie you get to see all the difficulties surrounding her tardiness, method of acting, and sometimes utterly lost persona that she became notorious for in the latter part of her career. But in spite of this, everyone was still infatuated with her because of the deadly blend of personality, sexuality, and divine beauty that made her a sex symbol and eventual film legend.
But, most of us already know this, so why watch this film in general?
Because there is an excellent cast here and some great cinematography that will offset the streamlined script and simple direction. Although nobody can truly match and imitate the original symbol of Hollywood beauty, Michelle Williams was darn close, close enough to deserve that Oscar nomination. And then there's the supporting staff from the always-delightful Judi Dench to Kenneth Branagh to our lead star Eddie Redmayne. They play each other well and allow the film to have some charming personality and flair.
But it's all about Williams being Monroe. And as Monroe, she will make you fall in love with her----and then break your heart.
Because that's exactly what beautiful women do.
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