In a much-buzzed about portrayal of Hollywood’s most famous sex symbol, Michelle Williams shines stepping into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe. Set during the filming of “The Prince and the Showgirl”, the film follows the story of Colin (Eddie Redmayne), a young Brit looking for a life working in the movies. He befriends Monroe, and a romance ensues (during her marriage to Arthur Miller no less). Monroe struggles with her lines on the set, much to the frustration of the cast and crew (including Laurence Olivier, played by Kenneth Branagh). As the romance continues Colin chooses to ignore the advice of others that she will only break his heart in the end. The film offers a fascinating look into the off-camera life that Monroe suffered through, and Williams has undoubtedly captured the spirit of Monroe, despite a lack of resemblance between the two. Despite the material, the film drags a bit and doesn’t exactly offer a happy ending (though we knew that going in, didn’t we?). The film also stars Judi Dench and Emma Watson. Williams won the Golden Globe for Best Actress- Comedy, and has received her third Oscar nomination for the role. The film also garnered an Oscar nomination for Branagh. 6 out of 10 stars.
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