Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model loved for her style, personality, and blonde look. It even earned her the title of ‘blonde bombshell.’ She was considered the emblem of the era’s sexual revolution. Marilyn started her career as a pin-up model and slowly made her way into the film industry in the late 50s. During her life, her films have grossed up to $200 million, which would be equivalent to $2 billion in today’s world. Despite leaving at a young age, Marilyn managed to have a significant impact on pop culture and the entire world.
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Even after 60 years, she is still remembered today for her work in the Golden Age of Hollywood and continues to influence the industry even now. So, you could imagine the shock and the anticipation that followed after Netflix announced a biopic for the actress named ‘Blonde.’ However, the excitement soon turned into anger after the film was released, and the critics ripped the whole franchise to pieces. Get to know more about the film as the article explores what was expected and what was delivered.
Blonde – The Film
This Netflix film is directed by Andrew Dominik. It features some big names in the Hollywood industry, like Ana de Armas, who plays Marilyn Monroe, Adrien Brody, Xavier Samuel, and Sara Paxton. The film follows Marilyn’s rise to fame and the events that took place leading to her death. The film, however, is not based on a true story. It is a fictional account of the events that took place in the life of Marilyn that eventually led to her death. The film follows the novel by Joyce Carol Oates, which narrates these events.
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The Reaction To The Film
After receiving a rating of 5.5 from IMDb, it is safe to say that it did not sit well with most of the viewers. In fact, many voiced their opinions on the fact that the film had turned the life of their favorite celebrity into a celebrity tragedy, while some praised the film for its feminist reimagining of the star’s life. Some fans, on the other hand, were upset over the fact that the director did not hire a replica of Marilyn Monroe, which, to be honest, is entirely impossible.
However, the shocking thing is that the Director, Andrew Dominik, had already predicted the reaction from the fans. Even before the film’s release, he had promised that the film would offend some people. Some might get offended by the storyline, some might find the costume design offensive, and some would be offended by the whole ordeal. It looks like Dominik was right, as fans had the most bizarre things to say about the movie itself.
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Most complaints were around the fact that the film painted the late star as the epitome of female victimhood, exploring the worst parts of her life rather than her work, creativity, and her side as an accomplished actress.
