'My Week with Marilyn'

'My Week with Marilyn' is a movie based on the diary of Colin Clark, of which he wrote during the filming of 'The Prince and The Showgirl' in 1956! It revolves around the experience Colin (played by 'Eddie Redmayne') had as a 'third' on the film set, and how this role led to him falling in love.

Marilyn Monroe was on her honeymoon at the time, with the author 'Arthur Miller' (played by Dougray Scott) but when he leaves the country, she is then escorted around the British countryside, where she escapes the Hollywood lifestyle and enjoys being free.... but Hollywood has a price to pay..

 I personally ADORE Marilyn Monroe, she is an icon! But never have I seen her portrayed in such a way. 'MWWM' provides an insight into the woman behind the glitz and glamour that is Marilyn Monroe - a darker, less-confident side, team this with the wonderous talent that is 'Michelle Williams', you cant help but feel responsible for the way she feels, almost wanting to reach into the screen and protect her!

With a number of close ups within the movie, you catch a glimpse of a breath-taking beauty that Williams portrays so well, it is understandable how Marilyn created such a reputation with men. She is shown to be very playful, flirtatious but also vulnerable, for example, in one scene she forgets a number of her lines, to the frustration of 'Olivier' (played by Kenneth Branagh), and in consequence she becomes very anxious and her confidence dissolves entirely! so if like me, you had an idea of her being a strong woman, after watching this, think again..

Of course there are some downfalls to the movie, but some cant be helped. For example, it's as if  sometimes Williams is trying too hard to capture the screen presence that belonged to the icon - in some scenes it got to the point of cringing! The film could have easily done with some real footage of Monroe herself, and in all honestly that is what I expected in some places, but I was only to be let down.

Overall, the movie is a MUST SEE, even if you are not a fan of Marilyn Monroe its a film that will play with you, make you feel a range of emotions and mesmerise you! Also expect to see a few familiar faces such as 'Emma Watson', 'Judi Dench' and 'Zoë Wanamaker'!

'My Week with Marilyn' - a most enjoyable movie!