Directed by Simon Curtis, this film stars Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Redmayne, Emma Watson, and Judi Dench, the film is a biopic detailing the production of The Prince and the Showgirl in 1956. As soon as Monroe (Williams) arrives in England to shoot the film with Sir Lawrence Olivier (Branagh), young Colin Clark (Redmayne) becomes immediately infatuated with her. At the height of her career, Monroe battles her inner demons while in production, often calling upon Colin for support. Many legendary characters make appearances, including Olivier's jealous wife Vivien Leigh (Julia Ormond) and Marilyn's new husband Arthur Miller (Dougray Scott). Eager film student Clark wrestles himself into a role as third assistant director on the film, and soon after he becomes Olivier's assistant in dealing with Marilyn's erratic and unprofessional manners. Dating wardrobe girl Lucy (Watson) soon becomes problematic for Clark as he increasingly falls more and more under Monroe's spell. Michelle Williams is outstanding as Monroe -- she imitates her voice astoundingly well, and comes as close to looking like her as possible. Branagh is excellent, also. Both actors have received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor nominations, respectively. Though labeled as such, it is in no way a "hysterical comedy," as Seth Rogen said at the Golden Globes. A lighthearted, feel-good drama, it is a thoroughly entertaining, very pleasant film.
Should You see it: Yes
Grade: A-
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