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Norma Jean And Marilyn [1996]

Starring: Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes
Director: Tim Fywell
Format: PAL
Released: 26 Apr 2004
RRP: £14.99
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Brilliant for any fan of Monroe - By: London Music Guy, 22 Sep 2007
This is a great movie. It's not without it's flaws however, for a start they dramatize things a bit & make Marilyn look like a nutter with split personalites in places - which has no evidence of truth to back it up. However this does make for some great viewing, the final scene in the bathroom where Norma Jeane tells Marilyn in the mirror that she has 'lost her mind' is especiallly emotional & gives you an insight into perhaps Monroe's last hours with us.

More could have been done with the film in exhibiting some of Marilyn's more iconic images, the diamonds are a girls best friend iconic image & her most famous image in the white dress that blows up over the subway gate are given little screen time. Judd captures the essence of Marilyn far more than Sorvino, despite not having the trademark blonde hair & make up in her part of the film as Norma Jeane. Sorvino still shines however & picks up Marilyn's diction, vocalisation & mannerisms well - making for a great performance alll round.

The best part of the movie has to be the scene back stage at JFK's birthday celebrations where Monroe is getting ready & needs her hair done, it's almost like getting a peek into the past is very believable. If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan you will love this movie - highly recommended.