As everybody knows, Marilyn Monroe was one of the sexiest women of our time. However, in seeing My Week With Marilyn, I discovered that there was so much more to her. 

The film centers around the time Marilyn spent in the United Kingdom filming the movie 'The Prince and the Showgirl'. The movie is actually based on the diaries of Colin Clark, who as a young man, worked as an asisstant on the set. 


Oddly enough, Colin and Marilyn become friends and have a brief affair. He gets sucked into the trainwreck of Marilyn's life and throughout the movie, you definitely do as well.  It was a real eye opener to see the 'behind the scenes' lifestyle of the blonde bombshell of movies like 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'Some Like It Hot'. You'd think someone as beautiful as Marilyn would have no insecurities whatsoever, but as you discover, it was anything but. 


The real stand out in this film is Michelle Williams who plays Marilyn Monroe. She is breathtaking as Marilyn, you completely forget that you are watching her and not Marilyn Monroe. She nails Marilyn's mannerisms and acting perfectly (i.e. Oscar buzz, people!!!). Kenneth Branagh who plays Laurence Olivier (who was opposite Marilyn in 'The Prince and the Showgirl') is excellent as well. Watch out for our style crush Emma Watson who has a small role as a wardrobe assistant.  I would have loved to have seen more of her in this! 

I saw this film with a girlfriend of mine and I'm recommending that's how you see it too! It may not be the light hearted movie you had in mind, but the brief moments of comedic relief and of course, the gorgeous 50's styles definitely won't leave you on a down note. After watching this, I am officially on a Marilyn binge and I am sure you will be too.  Here's a little something to start you off!