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Norma Jean and Marilyn
Norma Jean and Marilyn
Actors: Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes
Director: Tim Fywell
Genres: Drama, Television
R     2004     2hr 19min

Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd star as two sides of the woman America loved, but who struggled to love herself: Marilyn Monroe. Sensuous, shocking, sensational, this is the secret life and loves of the girl called Norma Jean...  more »

     

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Actors: Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes
Director: Tim Fywell
Creators: John Thomas, Glenn Farr, Guy Riedel, Marvin Worth, Udi Nedivi, Anthony Summers, Jill Isaacs
Genres: Drama, Television
Sub-Genres: Drama, All Made-for-TV Movies
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 09/14/2004
Original Release Date: 05/18/1996
Theatrical Release Date: 05/18/1996
Release Year: 2004
Run Time: 2hr 19min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 4
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English

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Member Movie Reviews

Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 8/2/2022...
Not sure how true-to-life this movie is, but I did enjoy it a lot. I thought Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino as Marilyn were both excellent.
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

GREAT ACTING, TRAGIC STORY - most people just don't GET IT!!
G. Mitchell | Los Angeles, CA United States | 10/08/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Why are people so harsh a Mira Sorvino's performance? It's called "ACTING"! Everyone complains about Mira's ditzy accent, but she clearly makes that choice as a kind of armor shielding her from outside forces, creating a new "persona" to protect herself, shield her from all the pain she experienced before as Norma Jean - it's clear that Norma/Marilyn was smart in real life, but was smart enough to "act dumb" - get it?! Although I love Ashley Judd and think she does a terrific job conveying Norma Jean's hunger and drive to make herself a star, Mira actually has the harder role, trying to make the cliche we all know as "Marilyn" into a flesh in blood person - watch the way she takes drugs and then "turns on" the Marilyn charm - and how about the bitter/funny monologue in the mirror where she calls her pills her "best friends" that sometimes scream "Get out of bed, b*tch!" Great stuff. I like how the film re-created moments in Marilyn's career (calendar nude shoot, white-dress blowning over grate) - like many stars (Madonna, Michael Jackson), you get the idea Marilyn doesn't really "live" unless she's on camera or in front of the paparrazzi - This movie always plays late at night on HBO and every time it comes on, I am compelled to drop everything and watch it again! It's THAT GOOD! Give both Ashley and Mira a chance, this should have won some Emmys!"
Didn't feel truthful at all.
Phillysound2 | 08/07/1999
(2 out of 5 stars)

"I didn't feel that this movie was being very honest with the story of Marilyn Monroe. It was just a showcase for some pretty nice bodies."
Pure entertainment.
D. Guery | New York, NY USA | 03/26/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone wanting to know anything about Marilyn Monroe's life, would steer clear of this movie. Not only does it depict Marilyn in a negative light, but the facts are just all wrong. If you're watching just for pure entertainment, then you will enjoy this."