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Written December 29, 2011
Oscar, thy name is Michelle Williams

by PECurls

What a great job Michelle Williams does portraying Marilyn in this flick! I can't think of another actress this year who is more deserving of the golden statuette. As a matter of fact, this movie is another film that enforces the need for an Ensemble Award from the Academy. Everyone was superb! Kenneth Branagh, always; Eddie Redmayne, memorable; Dame Judy Dench, what can I say?
The film was enjoyable and at 99 minutes, one of my faves of the year : -)
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Written January 3, 2012
Very good movie

by STEVOCOL100

The movie has a very classical setting... Reminded me a little of the settig for the Great Gatsby movie... The story is very well written and the actors are excellent! I thought I was actually seeing the real Marilyn Monroe on screen... I would go see it again...
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Written November 27, 2011
As good as it gets

by Douglaughs

An great story turned into an extremely well-made movie. The characters were perfect, although Brannaugh (or was it Olivier) did chew the scenery here and there. It is hard to see how this film could be improved upon, unless it would be to give some more of Marilyn's back story to make her a bit more sympathetic. As a clash-of-cultures, clash-of-titans story, however, this is about as good as it gets.
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Written November 26, 2011
It was a great movie!

by dianneb23999

Michelle Williams portrayal of Marilyn Monroe was spectacular. The movie was very touching. I highly recommend seeing this one. Eddie Redmayne was outstanding as well. It is so nice to go see a movie that is acted so well. You can tell that Michelle Williams really cares about her craft. I am a huge MM fan and Michelle was terrific.
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Written December 19, 2011
My Week with Marilyn

by Starywonder__64

This film, for me, was OUTSTANDING. It brought back alot of memories, for when I first saw THE PRIINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL, I was only 14. The film,at that age, went right over my head. In fact, the only reason to go to this film was to see Marilyn Monre. MY WEEK WITH MARILYN gave me GOOD CHILLS running down my spine and brought TEARS to my eyes during the last half of the film. And, knowing how she left this world forever, when I first heard of her passing on that Summer morning, standiing by a Howard Johnson Restaurant dish-washing machine in Gettysburg, PA, I felt a truly gifted, but terribly troubled star, had only left us all far behind in a glimmering glow of starlight, lasting, for some, our entire lives. This film was an enchantment full of beauty,compassion, truth and LOVE. A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT with an extraordinary cast, within a time capsule of perfect depiction, and a stupendous
performance by Michele Williams as Marilyn.
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Written November 28, 2011
More than a Superstar

by wizinit

I went to see Marilyn after reading Harvey Weinstein's account of how he convinced his family it was worth making. For those born since her death, this movie brings Marilyn to life and exposes her complexities that were far more intricate than than the tabloid foibles and legend that has survived. For those who remember seeing Marilyn's movies and following her life while she was alive, this biographical snippet captures the persona; but you may be a bit disappointed that the actors portraying Olivier and Monroe cannot quite match their glamour. However, the story is told nicely in a first-person account by the young man who had this incredible experience. I strongly suggest for those who have not seen or do not recall The Prince and the Showgirl, the making of which is the central theme of this movie, that you do so first. It is a great movie that never quite caught on. Same for the Some Like It Hot and The Entertainer, which Monroe and Olivier filmed after this.
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Written March 22, 2012
MIchelle Williams was...flawless!

by sumkndof1derful

I LOVED this film. The first time I was introduced to Marilyn Monroe was when I took my film classes and had to do a paper on "Some Like it Hot". Then, I wanted to watch other films of Marilyn like "The Seven Year Itch". I've never seen the original of "The Prince and the Showgirl" but I am now.

I was a huge MIchelle Williams fan when she was in "Dawson's Creek" and back then I knew that she would be a perfect Marilyn but I don't think she was ready and too young to play the part. With her husband's death and some maturity, she was made for this role and did it justice.

I plan on buying this on DVD so if you haven't seen it, go see this film. It's definitely worth it. OH! And Kenneth Branaugh was excellent also.
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Written November 27, 2011
My Evening With Marilyn

by manolotheman

I thought the movie had great performances with Michelle Williams?who captured that sexy, charming, big-Hollywood-star way Marilyn had?Kenneth Branagh, and Eddie Redmayne, and of course Dame Judy Dench. There were very touching scenes, and it brought back vivid memories of a time long gone. The story did not move me as much as I expected, and the depth of the characters was just deep enough. But all in all, it was great to see this movie on the big screen.
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So-so
Written December 22, 2011
My Week with Marilyn.

by izi

A boring film.T he main actress "saves the day"by bringing some life to an,otherwise uninteresting show.Her performance reminds that of the original Marilyn,and the spectator is left"confused"between imagination and reality.
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Written November 27, 2011
My Week With Marilyn

by budleybear

Kudos to both Michele and Kenneth for a superb acting job. Very much enjoyed learning about Marilyn and the difficulties she went through in life. I think I would like to read more about her in the book. I didn't laugh or cry - just sad for her. Excellent film and should be one of the best films of the year.
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Written November 25, 2011
Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn!

by professorxfm

Saw this after Thanksgiving dinner with my guests. Everyone loved it. The title says it all, and it covers an interesting chapter in Marilyn's life. It gives us an insight into how vulnerable and frustrating she could be, and how she tried to battle her demons, while trying to manage the public persona with the real person she was. The cinematography is excellent, the acting is perfect, and the cast is excellent. Michelle not only resembles Marilyn, she has her gestures down pat, that at times, you forget you are not seeing the real Marilyn on screen. My sister was right. You will want to go out and either get the book to discover more, or will go out to rent "The Prince and The Showgirl" to compare the two movies. The buzz is right. Michelle deserves the award for best actress.
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Written November 27, 2011
I'm old fashioned, but I don't mind it

by iknowbest

What an absolutely unadulterated delight. Brilliant acting all around. Williams is terrific, Redmayne wonderful. ( Is Judi Dench in everything? Well, that is not so bad, either.) Great story and the seeds of tragedy are well sown, but this interlude is heaven on earth.
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Written December 14, 2011
Average

by nclsta01

It was a good film.It showed the best of the British acting crop, both young and old do their best, and they didi a good job.But I wish they would have gotten deeper into the personality of Marilyn.What I saw was the person we saw on camera, the fasad.But what I realy wanted to know was what was see like beyond that, beyond the bloond hair, beyond playing this character on and off screen as a crowd pleasing cash cow for Hollywood.Who was the real Marilyn Monroe?That I wish they could have done, but did not.They will I think get Oscar buzz when the time comes though, and I think possibly there should be a nomination for the actress playing the lead.She dealt with the material that was given and I think she did a good job.
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Written December 11, 2011
I see an oscar in the making for best actress

by ritapag

It seemed to me Marilyn was on the "big screen' again. At the end of the movie people were applauding and the movie (and actors) deserved it. don't miss
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Written November 27, 2011
A Brilliant Portrayal of a Beautiful and Tragic Figure

by Carl_Spackler

I just saw "My Week with Marilyn", with Michelle Williams. Ms. Williams is brilliant as Marilyn Monroe. She channels Marilyn in a way that is scary good and fascinating to watch. "My Week with Marilyn" is based on actual events in 1956 when Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier were making "The Prince and the Showgirl" in London. Marilyn and Colin Clark, a member of the production crew, had a brief connection that included escaping the surveillance of her handlers. Marilyn is revealed as a kind and loving innocent caught up in a myth of her own creation. In this way she was a classically tragic figure. The lighting, cinematography, costumes, sound and editing are all wonderful. The overall effect is to make Ms. Williams literally glow. Ms. William?s presence as Marilyn is riveting. Her scenes of Marilyn's on camera work and interludes with the incredibly fortunate Mr. Clark are breathtaking. Michelle William?s performance will stay with the viewer long after leaving the theater.
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