My Week With Marilyn

I just saw My Week With Marilyn at the Downer Theatre. I didn't think the movie was very interesting, but I thought Michelle Williams did a pretty good job portraying Marilyn. I think the most interesting part was when Marilyn says to the main character, Colin, "Should I be Marilyn?" and then she goes onto blow kisses and do a little dance for a group of people. I wished they would have explored that a little more. While the whole film was suppose to be based on the "real" Marilyn and her troubled life, I would have liked to see her "performing" for people off the camera more. Unfortunately, not much happened throughout the film, it really only got made because it was about Marilyn Monroe. Colin was not a relatable or likable character. I really didn't care about him at all and didn't understand how Marilyn could ever get attached to him. They also didn't take advantage of the beautiful sets and locations enough. The only nice looking scene was when they were at the lake and they used the light nicely. THe rest of the film had too many flat interior scenes and didn't use light to enhance any of the ornate furniture, props or Marilyn.