"Love, Marilyn" is a film from HBO Pictures and it consists of various writings by Marilyn Monroe and contemporaries of Monroe being read by various Hollywood actors and actresses of today. Often, they are shown reading her writings as giant bits of footage of Monroe are shown behind them. In addition, the film shows a lot of film clips of her as well as photos in order to tell her story. The style certainly is unusual.
So is this any good? Well, it all depends on what you think of Marilyn Monroe. If you adore her or obsessed by her, this film is an absolute must. But, if you aren't....you might find this very tough going. As for me, after a little while I found it all a bit much. I think had it been much shorter, it would have been more enjoyable for the average viewer. Overall, I respect what they tried to do...but it left me a bit cold.
So is this any good? Well, it all depends on what you think of Marilyn Monroe. If you adore her or obsessed by her, this film is an absolute must. But, if you aren't....you might find this very tough going. As for me, after a little while I found it all a bit much. I think had it been much shorter, it would have been more enjoyable for the average viewer. Overall, I respect what they tried to do...but it left me a bit cold.