Once again, the buzz surrounding this film was about the lead performance by Michelle Williams as Marylin Monroe. She was said to have completely enveloped herself in the role, creating one of the best performances of the year. Well, it turned out to be true.
The story revolves around Colin Clark, a young man who aims to work on a Sir Laurence Olivier production. He gets a job as third assistant director on The Prince and the Showgirl, starring none other than Marylin Monroe. From here, he witnesses the trials and tribulations of Olivier (played wonderfully by Kenneth Branaugh) in directing Monroe, as she is 'fabulously late' every day.
Monroe is shy and unsure of herself as an actress, which is a side the world never really saw. She finds solace in Colin, as she feels he's the only person she can trust on the set. The romance blooms as the film goes on. Monroe is married, but the marriage is falling apart. Colin is warned that it won't last, but decides to go on with the relationship anyway. It is a real treat to watch Williams on screen in this film, and she deserves every bit of recognition she is receiving.
Grade: B+
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