- Actors: Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes
- Directors: Tim Fywell
- Writers: Anthony Summers, Jill Isaacs
- Producers: Guy Riedel, Marvin Worth, Udi Nedivi
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: Danish, French, Finnish, Dutch, Norwegian, English, Spanish, Swedish
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.66:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Disney
- DVD Release Date: 20 April 2004
- Run Time: 139 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0001NIYFO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 61,740 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I consider myself a huge Marilyn fan and have read much about her and her life. This film had to be the most awful portrayal I have seen of someone so iconic. Marilyn Monroe is portrayed as a one dimensional character, a loose woman who used people and slept her way to the top only to turn into a neurotic nutcase. Whilst it's true that she was troubled and died a tragic and untimely death, the film totally obliterated her success as an actress. It focussed on her struggle to develop her skills but didn't show much of the adoration she received after the success of her films. It totally failed to capture her on-screen magic and her glamour If you are to believe the Marilyn portrayed in this film you will wonder how on earth she ever become such an eternal icon!
One thing that ruined the film for me the most was the casting of Sorvino as Marilyn. Whilst able to achieve a spot on imitation of her breathy seductive voice she looked NOTHING -not even vaguely - like Monroe. Judd, who played Norma Jeane - frankly looked more Monroe-like and had more sex appeal than Sorvino.
Seriously, watch a documentary about her life, read her autobiography but do not watch this film if you want to know more about Marilyn Monroe.
One thing that ruined the film for me the most was the casting of Sorvino as Marilyn. Whilst able to achieve a spot on imitation of her breathy seductive voice she looked NOTHING -not even vaguely - like Monroe. Judd, who played Norma Jeane - frankly looked more Monroe-like and had more sex appeal than Sorvino.
Seriously, watch a documentary about her life, read her autobiography but do not watch this film if you want to know more about Marilyn Monroe.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great movie. It's not without it's flaws however, for a start they dramatize things a bit and make Marilyn look like a nutter with split personalites in places - which has no evidence of truth to back it up. However this does make for some great viewing, the final scene in the bathroom where Norma Jeane tells Marilyn in the mirror that she has 'lost her mind' is especially emotional and gives you an insight into perhaps Monroe's last hours with us.
More could have been done with the film in exhibiting some of Marilyn's more iconic images, the diamonds are a girls best friend iconic image and her most famous image in the white dress that blows up over the subway gate are given little screen time. Judd captures the essence of Marilyn far more than Sorvino, despite not having the trademark blonde hair and make up in her part of the film as Norma Jeane. Sorvino still shines however and picks up Marilyn's diction, vocalisation and mannerisms well - making for a great performance all round.
The best part of the movie has to be the scene back stage at JFK's birthday celebrations where Monroe is getting ready and needs her hair done, it's almost like getting a peek into the past is very believable. If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan you will love this movie - highly recommended.
More could have been done with the film in exhibiting some of Marilyn's more iconic images, the diamonds are a girls best friend iconic image and her most famous image in the white dress that blows up over the subway gate are given little screen time. Judd captures the essence of Marilyn far more than Sorvino, despite not having the trademark blonde hair and make up in her part of the film as Norma Jeane. Sorvino still shines however and picks up Marilyn's diction, vocalisation and mannerisms well - making for a great performance all round.
The best part of the movie has to be the scene back stage at JFK's birthday celebrations where Monroe is getting ready and needs her hair done, it's almost like getting a peek into the past is very believable. If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan you will love this movie - highly recommended.
Format:DVD
I urge you to read the review by Soraya.
I'm only adding my short review here to underline what others have already said.
Nothing about this (misleading) film will give anyone who either wants to know more about MM - or those who loved her work and have read books about her - anything to enjoy.
It seemed as if the Director of this film hated MM as there is little here to suggest otherwise. As others have said, even the actress does not look like her!
There are some great documentary films about MM and some even better books (try 'Marilyn: Norma Jeane' by Gloria Steinem or her biography by Norman Mailer).
Seriously - avoid this movie.
I'm only adding my short review here to underline what others have already said.
Nothing about this (misleading) film will give anyone who either wants to know more about MM - or those who loved her work and have read books about her - anything to enjoy.
It seemed as if the Director of this film hated MM as there is little here to suggest otherwise. As others have said, even the actress does not look like her!
There are some great documentary films about MM and some even better books (try 'Marilyn: Norma Jeane' by Gloria Steinem or her biography by Norman Mailer).
Seriously - avoid this movie.
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Marilyn Monroe lives on.
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