Tess Palma-Martinez

This movie was incredibly beautiful, creative and artistic, as well as intense. It was powerful to see behind the scenes of addiction, mental health and abuse. No one knows 100% of what happened with Marilyn, but I deeply felt the roller coaster of emotion that was possible for her existence at that time. It also clearly states that this is a mix of fiction and fact- knowing the facts helps you navigate the movie. For example: Cass Chaplin died after Marilyn did. There is a lot of backlash about this movie, but in my experience as a woman- this is what being seen and used as a sex symbol feels like. Watching this was validating to the torments, paranoia and confusion that comes along with extreme desire. I saw the victimization similar to Elvis- these stars were drained of every ounce of talent, authenticity and spirit, purely for the gain of the people in power and the consumer. The cinematography was a delight to my eyes and mind. The acting was wonderful and pushed De Armas to the edge. How remarkable to see the humanness of effort. I thought she played Marilyn better than anyone else ever has. This film hits all the points as a work of art and enticing extreme response from the witness is the entire point. Definitely a film I could watch again.