Blonde
Netflix | Release Date: September 16, 2022
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HerickDienerOct 1, 2022
"Blonde" me fez admirar ainda mais o trabalho do diretor chileno Pablo Larraín, que nos filmes "Jackie" e "Spencer" soube andar por cima de uma perigosa linha, sem cair para o lado da crueldade gratuita. Algo que Andrew Dominik pecou nesse"Blonde" me fez admirar ainda mais o trabalho do diretor chileno Pablo Larraín, que nos filmes "Jackie" e "Spencer" soube andar por cima de uma perigosa linha, sem cair para o lado da crueldade gratuita. Algo que Andrew Dominik pecou nesse filme.
Resumir toda uma vida em suas tragédias é bem sujo. E criticar a sexualização de uma estrela com cenas de nudez sem contexto de outra é hipocrisia.
Ana de Armas brilhou sozinha aqui. Ela merecia cair nas mãos do Pablo para um filme melhor sobre a Marilyn...… Expand
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KMarieSep 29, 2022
Oh my god, what a film.
I would love to see a movie about Brad Pitt in a few years, which includes his loves, marriages, addictions, violence and that everything is exaggerated and many things invented, that is not biographical but manyOh my god, what a film.
I would love to see a movie about Brad Pitt in a few years, which includes his loves, marriages, addictions, violence and that everything is exaggerated and many things invented, that is not biographical but many people believe it is, i think Mr. Pitt would be very happy that millions of people will able to see that movie, or better, if he died he would not be able to see it, he would not be able to give an opinion, but quiet, they will go to Mr. Pitt´s grave and ask his permission, lol. I think Mr. Pitt will love it because this is exactly what he did by producing this movie; humiliating, violent, offending a woman who doesn't deserve it, it's disgusting what they have done and everyone should be ashamed, keep using the image and name of a woman who died so many years ago to rape her on screen, literal.
Shame on everyone involved, including Ms. De Armas, who posted on her instagram that she couldn't wait to celebrate Marilyn this year, celebrate? You didn´t do it for her, liar, you did it for your career, you should be honest, you are dying for that oscar nomination, and finally shame on netflix for help to create and promoting this, for disgusting money. Those who see the movie will need to bath after, some because of disgust and others because they enjoyed that porn.
The next time this director wants to film porn, do not use the name of a person who wanted to be remembered beyond her beauty and charm, also for her intelligence and talent. I have so many more things to say aaaaaaahhhhh
I hope Marilyn can rest, one day…
P.s. I should have known the movie was really bad and so disgusting when Casey Affleck said it was incredible.… Expand
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MattyiceSep 28, 2022
Blonde is a painful movie to sit through thanks to multiple factors, the first and worst of which being the focused subject matter. The film chooses to focus exclusively on Monroe's continuous suffering and exploitation by every person sheBlonde is a painful movie to sit through thanks to multiple factors, the first and worst of which being the focused subject matter. The film chooses to focus exclusively on Monroe's continuous suffering and exploitation by every person she was surrounded by, which makes the film feel smut-like, monotonous, and, ironically, exploitative itself. It reduces Monroe down to an abused sex symbol with daddy issues, rather than an actual human with character and depth beyond that. Additionally, with this harrowing subject matter in mind, Blonde is disgustingly long and should've had over an hour of its runtime cut, as scenes feel overly repetitive and there is not remotely enough depth to justify the length. Lastly, combined with the aforementioned is the pretension in the direction and writing. The film's entire style is distracting and attention-seeking, using certain visuals (which on their own are beautiful) over and over again, while not justifying their continuous presence enough. Ana De Armas gives a great performance as Marilyn and is a saving grace at times, but ironically the entire film feels like it's just abusing her for her beauty and body, rather than her acting ability, which I know from Blade Runner 2049 and Knives Out can be amazing on its own. In the end, Blonde is a miserable, interminable, and honestly regressive film that only a sick sadist would find entertaining, empowering, or impactful. Do not waste your time with it.… Expand
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GerNSep 30, 2022
The excellent performance by Ana de Armas is wasted: I wished I hadn't watched this film after reading about Marilyn Monroe. I was revolted by the many inaccuracies and the sadistic approach taken by the director. I was left wondering whyThe excellent performance by Ana de Armas is wasted: I wished I hadn't watched this film after reading about Marilyn Monroe. I was revolted by the many inaccuracies and the sadistic approach taken by the director. I was left wondering why Joyce Carol Oates wrote the novel and why Netflix made the movie.… Expand
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Peaches106Sep 29, 2022
Clearly a self indulgent film for the director. Somehow, In a 2 hr and 40 min film they manage to demean, objectify, and dehumanize Monroe without giving her an ounce of personality besides “traumatized.” It is wildly offensive to her actualClearly a self indulgent film for the director. Somehow, In a 2 hr and 40 min film they manage to demean, objectify, and dehumanize Monroe without giving her an ounce of personality besides “traumatized.” It is wildly offensive to her actual person who was far more clever than the film gives her credit for. They portray all of her genius acting as luck and go so far as to poke fun at her desire to become a serious actress without ever allowing the audience to witness times that she WAS a fantastic actress. For those who have only seen Monroe as an icon, this film will simply push her further into that role- except now she gets tragic victimhood attached. The film is severely uncomfortable to watch and yet not the least bit interesting or thought provoking. There is no nuance about her life and experiences, simply putting her private world on display without even an attempt to portray her as a person outside of her trauma. Overall it is incredibly offensive, and any overarching critique on the men in her life that the director intended has simply turned right around onto him. Someone else should’ve made this film, because it is blatantly obvious that he only sees her as the sex icon himself.… Expand
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StraightArrowSep 29, 2022
A disgusting and disrespectful movie based, not on Norma Jean’s life, but on a tabloid-esque dusty book you can find in the fiction section of your local bookstore.
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kbyrSep 28, 2022
Don't even bother watching it. All it does is exploit a dead women in the name of "art"
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SplitMindSep 29, 2022
Glam, gore and porn dragged out to nearly 3 hours and still no substance. A complete missed opportunity to correct the perceptions of Monroe as being a victim of predators rather than a posh slut.
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BlackIsleOct 4, 2022
An excellent film. The film deals with difficult subject-matter. Not for the squeamish.
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ElObjetivo89Oct 4, 2022
Absolutely empty. The road is to nowhere. A sucession of exhibicionists. Impossible to believe even one of the characters.
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NickTheCritickOct 1, 2022
After the good "Assassination of Jesse James" Dominik stumbles upon a really bad movie. Each scene is a tribute to the pain and self-pity of our protagonist ending up in an overlong painfully slow agony. Editing and acting are at their worstAfter the good "Assassination of Jesse James" Dominik stumbles upon a really bad movie. Each scene is a tribute to the pain and self-pity of our protagonist ending up in an overlong painfully slow agony. Editing and acting are at their worst here. Not exactly what Marylin Monroe would have wanted for her biopic.… Expand
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ExceladeogunOct 1, 2022
I was so excited to see this movie, but right after its release, viewers and critics have had mostly disdain for it. Due to the excitement I had (especially to see Ana De Armas' take on the iconic character), I decided to still see it. BlondeI was so excited to see this movie, but right after its release, viewers and critics have had mostly disdain for it. Due to the excitement I had (especially to see Ana De Armas' take on the iconic character), I decided to still see it. Blonde is a near 3 hours of hogwash, and I'm baffled how that script was approved by a production company. Andrew Dominik's exploitative and disjointed take on Marilyn Monroe shouldn't exist.

Ana De Armas' brilliant acting does nothing to save the trashy script (fictional or not) she brought to life.

The director, scriptwriter and cinematographer should be whipped the number of times Ana De Armas mentioned 'Daddy'.… Expand
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IlCattivoOct 1, 2022
It is just horrible........................................................
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IamaliOct 14, 2022
The film has great direction, good acting and finally a great film about the biography of one of the Hollywood stars, Marilyn Monroe.
The main problem of the film is the ending and finally the script, where the real principles of Monroe'sThe film has great direction, good acting and finally a great film about the biography of one of the Hollywood stars, Marilyn Monroe.
The main problem of the film is the ending and finally the script, where the real principles of Monroe's life are not observed. This negligence on the part of the director and screenwriter was unlikely and caused an irreparable blow to the film, which was partially corrected by the excellent direction.
Finally, the conclusion that can be drawn from this movie is that the movie has a great direction and Armas' performance is admirable, which makes you enjoy a fascinating movie about the former movie star.… Expand
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MemoirabiliaSep 29, 2022
This film’s title, Blonde, was a sure caveat broken record interpretation not beholden to the extraordinary legacy of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn and Norma was cunningly coy, highly intelligent, well read, studious entertainer, tenaciousThis film’s title, Blonde, was a sure caveat broken record interpretation not beholden to the extraordinary legacy of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn and Norma was cunningly coy, highly intelligent, well read, studious entertainer, tenacious entrepreneur, a natural empathic comedian with impeccable timing and wit. At some point, the dumb blonde trope must stop; we are now an educated audience who are very aware of Marilyn Monroe’s zone of genius! In an era of feminine oppression and economic classism, Marilyn climbed out of the complexities of the impoverished orphanage to strategically reinvent herself in a man’s world as an Aphrodite, inherently birthing an evolution in pop culture for women throughout the 70s and decades to come, and yet over half a century later, we are still being subjected to this archetype gaslit pornographic misogynistic depiction of Monroe.… Expand
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ztwmOct 1, 2022
This is the most exploiting, distasteful, and sexist movie I’ve ever heard of. They’ve killed Marilyn twice with this, an absolute assassination of Marilyn Monroe, her life and legacy. SHAMEFUL. This movie will eventually disappear while herThis is the most exploiting, distasteful, and sexist movie I’ve ever heard of. They’ve killed Marilyn twice with this, an absolute assassination of Marilyn Monroe, her life and legacy. SHAMEFUL. This movie will eventually disappear while her legacy will live on forever!… Expand
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SnowflakesOct 3, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible movie very exploitative very sexist it fetishised violence against women.… Expand
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AutumncOct 4, 2022
This movie was terrible and full of bad acting right from the beginning. I couldn’t even make it all the way through.
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NnurhadiOct 5, 2022
The cinematography of this movie is superb and also Ana de Armas' performance is outstanding. But, the story is too much to take. The depiction of Marilyn's life presented badly. Full of falsity and lies. The unnecessary aspects as the threeThe cinematography of this movie is superb and also Ana de Armas' performance is outstanding. But, the story is too much to take. The depiction of Marilyn's life presented badly. Full of falsity and lies. The unnecessary aspects as the three way love story and the JFK included. Marilyn was an intelligent woman that should be appreciated in a lot of respect. Also the talking fetus on her womb scene much like Pro-Life propaganda which is a sensitive topic to came out of a movie depict a woman that idolize by a large amount of people (including female) now in this specific time when the overturned of Roe v. Wade happened that cause a lot of harm to many female. This is beyond disrespectful.… Expand
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DeralacSep 28, 2022
This is the first movie I’ve seen with Ana de Armas I didn’t like. That’s mostly because I have negative interest in the topic. I was too bored to finish the movie; it’s way too long. I am not going to spend almost three hours of my timeThis is the first movie I’ve seen with Ana de Armas I didn’t like. That’s mostly because I have negative interest in the topic. I was too bored to finish the movie; it’s way too long. I am not going to spend almost three hours of my time watching someone being exploited. The fame machine chews people up and spits out a lugie. It’s a story that has been repeated over and over and over and we keep letting it happen e.g. Britney. Norma Jean's life was tragic and this film is nothing but a traffic jam while people rubberneck at a horrific accident. Sadly, I’m certain there are currently young stars being directed towards the same fate because the fame machine must consume flesh and soul. This movie is a reminder that humans can be despicable.… Expand
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Justmyopinion25Sep 29, 2022
TRASH! The director is a real piece of work to exploit Marilyn this way! DISGUSTING!
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All_ButTrU4Sep 29, 2022
A shameless exploitation of the tragic Marylin Monroe. This movie doesn't attempt to tell her story only sexualize it. Going the extra mile to find ways to objectify & punish her such as fabricating a sexual assault scene between her& jfk.A shameless exploitation of the tragic Marylin Monroe. This movie doesn't attempt to tell her story only sexualize it. Going the extra mile to find ways to objectify & punish her such as fabricating a sexual assault scene between her& jfk. Ana de armis is the only good thing about this movie as her mesmerizing though underwritten performance as Marylin holds the few pieces it has together.… Expand
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MazaoloSep 29, 2022
A disgusting reimagined male fantasy of female suffering. This director should never work again, shame on you Hollywood.
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KiarasmithxoxSep 29, 2022
Horrible viewing, very boring and difficult to actually finish. Ended up skipping a lot as it was so tedious
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mfrommarsSep 29, 2022
Anti-abortion anti-women propaganda crap. Ana de Armas does a good job, but the whole movie is just disgusting. There isn’t a point of discussion or things to thing about. It’s just gross.
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KiaraDSep 28, 2022
I’m so utterly disappointed in this movie. Movie is rated NC-17 for “some sexual content” but don’t warn you about scenes of domestic violence, rape, full frontal nudity, etc. If that isn’t enough, the movie itself makes no sense. It is superI’m so utterly disappointed in this movie. Movie is rated NC-17 for “some sexual content” but don’t warn you about scenes of domestic violence, rape, full frontal nudity, etc. If that isn’t enough, the movie itself makes no sense. It is super uncomfortable to watch, and the scenes stretch on and on. I get Ana de Armas is beautiful but I just needed to get this movie over with. Cannot recommend enough to NOT watch this movie.… Expand
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bertobellamySep 29, 2022
Meaningless exploitation that only worries to portray Marilyn Monroe as a punching bag or a piece of meat for men to do whatever they want. It's clear that Andrew Dominik tried to make a film about how the cult of personality and theMeaningless exploitation that only worries to portray Marilyn Monroe as a punching bag or a piece of meat for men to do whatever they want. It's clear that Andrew Dominik tried to make a film about how the cult of personality and the tyrannical Hollywood patriarchy ripped Marilyn apart, but 'Blonde' mistakenly fights exploitation with a deplorable and erratic tale that doesn't bother to explore another dimension of the character other than her suffering and humiliation. Ana de Armas is fine, but his performance is borderline overacting, although this is Dominik's fault. It's easy to feel sorry for a character when shown being punched, raped, destroyed, and insulted from the first scenes to the last, but what's the point? There are no conventionalisms here; I give Dominik that, but his artistic pursuit has trampled all over the memory of not a movie star but a woman, and that is unforgivable to me.… Expand
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MattyIce34Sep 18, 2022
If Baz Luhrmann directed a Marilyn Monroe biopic, this is what it would look at. The film is nonsense and all over the place, supporting characters are cartoons, and the lead performance holds it all together. I totally see why peopleIf Baz Luhrmann directed a Marilyn Monroe biopic, this is what it would look at. The film is nonsense and all over the place, supporting characters are cartoons, and the lead performance holds it all together. I totally see why people are/will hate it; but I am not people.… Expand
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JoelonySep 29, 2022
Blonde takes so many artistic liberties and rewrites history to farcical levels by overly lionizing fame, painting all men as evil, and creating an elaborately one-note and eye-rolling approach to victimization and the masks we wear to cope.Blonde takes so many artistic liberties and rewrites history to farcical levels by overly lionizing fame, painting all men as evil, and creating an elaborately one-note and eye-rolling approach to victimization and the masks we wear to cope. Norma Jean could do no wrong in this narrative, simply a victim of her circumstances. That's not how reality works and the "artistic merit" comes across as emotionally stunted hubris and an obsession to tell their own version of the narrative, not Norma Jean's.

De Armas does look the part and acts her heart out, but her accent is very noticeable throughout the film, especially during emotional scenes. This isn't a knock against her, but rather an example of the pieces that don't fit together. And finally the elephant in the room: It's despicable to manufacture a controversial NC-17 rating to get people to watch the film. That is exactly what happened here. Money holding executives saw that this was a 2.75+ hour turd with nothing of substance to say, so they sold sexualization. This film's marketing has the very exploitative nature it attempted to shed a light upon. In the end, Blonde didn't get very many parts right and the message and rewrites simply muddy the waters of history, not make it clearer.… Expand
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MondayQBSep 26, 2022
Excellent acting, but overdoes the painful moment’s in Marilyn’s life in a 3 hour movie badly in need of editing. Do we really need to see JFK porn, forceps abortions and vomiting to the camera to get the point across? I’d suggest no.
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DavidNarlochSep 30, 2022
This film is the victim of inaccurate expectations. A lot of very basic people with mainstream tastes are clicking on it because it's ostensibly about Marilyn Monroe and then leaving low IQ reviews. Most of the criticisms of this film areThis film is the victim of inaccurate expectations. A lot of very basic people with mainstream tastes are clicking on it because it's ostensibly about Marilyn Monroe and then leaving low IQ reviews. Most of the criticisms of this film are attacking it for failing to be what it never was: a realistic biopic. It's called 'Blonde', not 'The Marilyn Monroe Story'. It's not meant to be a traditional fleshed-out biography, so steer clear if that's what you're looking for. It is the (often nightmarish) subjective experience of someone who, despite achieving the apex of fame and public adoration, committed suicide after a life of trauma. The film seeks the reasons for that; so yes, it's dark and intense--as it should be. Anyone who's been an addict or suffered mental illness will probably relate. Great performances and gorgeously dreamlike cinematography create precise tones and moods. It's obnoxious to see all the reviewers calling the film exploitative for putting Ana de Armas' body on display--the real Monroe was unashamed of her body and frequently nude in her public and private life so it's hardly gratuitous to depict that important reality of her personality. In an interview she said "we are all born sexual creatures, thank God. It's a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift." Maybe because it's rated NC-17, people are expecting an erotic thriller, but anyone just watching this for cheap titillation will click off after 10 minutes. If you don't have the mental fortitude for a 3 hour art film, go choose from the wide array of generic Hollywood product that's out there for you.… Expand
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AJ_13Sep 28, 2022
THE GOOD: What a performance by Ana de Armas! Definitely the best of 2022 (as today). I loved Dominik's maximalist style. So extreme, violent and hard to watch. Totally get why some could hate it.

THE BAD: A bit overlong and repetitive, 160THE GOOD: What a performance by Ana de Armas! Definitely the best of 2022 (as today). I loved Dominik's maximalist style. So extreme, violent and hard to watch. Totally get why some could hate it.

THE BAD: A bit overlong and repetitive, 160 minutes of watching someone crying could exhaust the viewer. Some dialogues felt theatral or unnatural.… Expand
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VicFerrariSep 30, 2022
Not so much a film about Marilyn Monroe, rather a dark AF exploration of the female experience using Norma Jean's life as a template. And as with Dominik's previous masterpiece 'Killing Them Softly' an excoriation of the American Dream. ToNot so much a film about Marilyn Monroe, rather a dark AF exploration of the female experience using Norma Jean's life as a template. And as with Dominik's previous masterpiece 'Killing Them Softly' an excoriation of the American Dream. To embody the dreams of others can be a waking nightmare. Ana de Armas dazzles in an emotionally devastating performance. Too long? Maybe. It's exhausting. But this isn't Top Gun (thank Jeebus). What a sad cultural moment when critics and audiences turn their back on real cinema in favour of jingoistic bullsh*t and juvenile fantasies. In a way we are collectively caught in puerile dream just like Marilyn in the 50s. Wake the f*ck up.… Expand
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Kimberly16Sep 30, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful film. De Armas performance was amazing … Expand
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miloszOct 2, 2022
Blonde is not only sexist, misogynistic, exploitative of MM memory, completely fictional mess, it's also totally boring.
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arrivistOct 1, 2022
Another masterwork by master filmmaker Andrew Dominik. I can see why Netflix didn't want to release it because it's not spoonfed garbage for infants. Like Killing Them Softly, Blonde needs to be seen more than once before it's judged. P.SAnother masterwork by master filmmaker Andrew Dominik. I can see why Netflix didn't want to release it because it's not spoonfed garbage for infants. Like Killing Them Softly, Blonde needs to be seen more than once before it's judged. P.S
Look up Mary Pinchot Meyer.… Expand
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SoulWarfareOct 3, 2022
Biopics usually have 3 things it has to do. Show what made them so talented and great while showing the positive/negative things that occurred in their life. Biopics are never completely truthful and do a fair amount of dramatization but aBiopics usually have 3 things it has to do. Show what made them so talented and great while showing the positive/negative things that occurred in their life. Biopics are never completely truthful and do a fair amount of dramatization but a lot of the main beats have to be truthful. The most important of all is to be respectful to the person they are telling a story of as they are or were a real individual.

Blonde does none of that. It has no heart or soul and instead is just 2 hours 46 minutes of exhausting trauma, porn and dullness. The film acts like an artsy film but it just feels very pretentious and insulting to all the real people and the audience. The director doesn't seem to be interested in her actual life but in the terrible rumours surrounding Monroe instead. The director then turned these rumours into a long soft porn film. Do yourself a favour and don't watch this...… Expand
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HabibiehakimOct 1, 2022
Blonde is nothing like i've ever seen before, fact or fiction i've never seen a movie that for the most part loosely based on somebody's life where there is legit no happiness at all in it, all fascinating yet super depressing, Andrew DominikBlonde is nothing like i've ever seen before, fact or fiction i've never seen a movie that for the most part loosely based on somebody's life where there is legit no happiness at all in it, all fascinating yet super depressing, Andrew Dominik direction was just phenomenal, and Ana De Armas just giving it all of her best work into it, salute and thumbs way up for her portrayal, she was incredible, she was amazing, and she definitely deserve an oscar for this role, Blonde is a gorgeous looking picture with long fascinating depressing ride that fills with beautiful sad presentation also an amazing editing and cinematography and an extraordinary performance by the lead and the rest of the cast, makes it one of the most thrilling movie that came out this year, entertaining in a depressing way, fascinating, beautiful, sad, incredible, controversial, shocking and relentlessly brutal, it's simply one of the best films of the year, and the aura of true cinema magic is here again!… Expand
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djchestybumpsOct 2, 2022
I'm not sure what movie others watched for it to get this rating? I watch a lot of movies, all genres, but don't review often. Perhaps this was all a bit uncomfortable for some? I found this movie to be a poignant and all-too-common story.I'm not sure what movie others watched for it to get this rating? I watch a lot of movies, all genres, but don't review often. Perhaps this was all a bit uncomfortable for some? I found this movie to be a poignant and all-too-common story. The fact that she was famous was almost secondary as I found myself reflecting on how utterly vulnerable she was. This movie did not look away. Congratulations, one of the best movies I've seen.… Expand
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RatedRexSep 28, 2022
An Academy Award nominating performance by Ana de Armas. She not only performs the tough depressing role of playing Marilyn Monroe, but she embodies her. You almost start to believe that you are watching Marilyn herself. The movie,An Academy Award nominating performance by Ana de Armas. She not only performs the tough depressing role of playing Marilyn Monroe, but she embodies her. You almost start to believe that you are watching Marilyn herself. The movie, however, is a downer. The pacing is off. Plus, we really don't see how and why Marilyn became a such big star. I wouldn't watch it again.… Expand
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Murphydh1Oct 3, 2022
Blonde has taken license with Marylins biography but deals with her issue and background much more in depth than previous "documenteries" It skillfully and with an artistic, cineramic skill tells her storyand deals with the times she livedBlonde has taken license with Marylins biography but deals with her issue and background much more in depth than previous "documenteries" It skillfully and with an artistic, cineramic skill tells her storyand deals with the times she lived in. Marylin Monroe deserves better than a Ken Burns Bio Pic. Blonde may not be a 10 but it deserves a solid thumbs up… Expand
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davemelbourne58Oct 3, 2022
This was a tough movie to get through. The acting's great. The sets are fantastic, but there's only so many times we can sit through Marilyn been taken advantage. It's sad that Marilyn Monroe never knew how much joy she was able to give herThis was a tough movie to get through. The acting's great. The sets are fantastic, but there's only so many times we can sit through Marilyn been taken advantage. It's sad that Marilyn Monroe never knew how much joy she was able to give her fans. This movie ultimately bummed me out.… Expand
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ckgamerOct 11, 2022
Terrible acting terrible performance... she has a modern face with lots of surgery and there's an overmake up on her face even with all these fake effects she literally has the worst face to be Marilyn monroe... woke Netflix can't do anythingTerrible acting terrible performance... she has a modern face with lots of surgery and there's an overmake up on her face even with all these fake effects she literally has the worst face to be Marilyn monroe... woke Netflix can't do anything right and this move proves woke and sjw directors should be kicked from Hollywood for good she can play in porn movies though that's for sure ;)… Expand
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royalguy07Oct 3, 2022
Pretty bleak, I get the message but its delivery was very brutal and cruel. I know nothing of the historical facts at play here. Ana did will but that movie was so shallow.
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Andre808Oct 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ana De Armas nailed this role. She completely transformed into Marilyn. She embodies everything from her look, to her voice, to the way she moves. She deserves an Oscar for her performance. For those that don’t like the direction, it came from Marilyn’s own memoirs. Unless someone that was actually there disagrees this story could be spot on.… Expand
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MinimalistSOct 5, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see all the negative feedbacks and I think movies fans are very unfair. Armas is brilliant, special, due to the director too, the photography,screenplay.… Expand
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Jh0973Sep 29, 2022
Very dark psychological drama but very much needed as it shows how lonely and volnurable she was and how those who were supposed to protect and love her abused or used her. It does provoke a discussion on her identity suggesting that what weVery dark psychological drama but very much needed as it shows how lonely and volnurable she was and how those who were supposed to protect and love her abused or used her. It does provoke a discussion on her identity suggesting that what we saw on the silver screen might not be who she really was. An
oscar performance by Ana de Armas.… Expand
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Greenhouse_hSep 27, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal movie man Ana was just **** amazing. What a great masterpiece I love it… Expand
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JoA1973Sep 28, 2022
Fans who hold Marilyn Monroe as some Hollywood deity aren't going to like this story. Not that she's the villain, but that she was such a damaged victim. Ana de Armas is very good in this. Yes its racy, and unflinching, but its refreshing toFans who hold Marilyn Monroe as some Hollywood deity aren't going to like this story. Not that she's the villain, but that she was such a damaged victim. Ana de Armas is very good in this. Yes its racy, and unflinching, but its refreshing to see her story told with so much of the glamour stripped away. In a sense, this may be how Norma would have wanted her story told.… Expand
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tanya-Sep 28, 2022
I wish people would just leave Marilyn alone and stop exploiting a dead women who was exploited enough when she was alive.
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LulaReikiSep 29, 2022
great effort to make a film based on such an extensive and complex work. Excellent editing and direction and spectacular Ana de Armas
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Pmg1959Sep 30, 2022
This movie is an execrable piece of nasty, pretentious pseudo-art. The hatred — toward both men (pigs, bullies, sleaze bags) and women (idiots, victims, sluts) is mind boggling. That the director had the budget for all the film-school hocusThis movie is an execrable piece of nasty, pretentious pseudo-art. The hatred — toward both men (pigs, bullies, sleaze bags) and women (idiots, victims, sluts) is mind boggling. That the director had the budget for all the film-school hocus pocus and could attract fine actors underscores what a debacle this film is, and a squandering of talent. Watching it is like being beaten by an efficient ruthless thug. Do not make this a date-night movie because you will lose your significant other. Yes, that bad. Like watching a Holocaust movie from a Nazi point of view.… Expand
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sassymahSep 25, 2022
Blonde is clearly dealing with review bombing and a bias. Ana de Armas deserves an Oscar nomination for her gripping, soulful, raw, mesmerizing, and beautiful portrayal of Marilyn
Monroe. It is the best performance I
have seen in 2022 so far.Blonde is clearly dealing with review bombing and a bias. Ana de Armas deserves an Oscar nomination for her gripping, soulful, raw, mesmerizing, and beautiful portrayal of Marilyn
Monroe. It is the best performance I
have seen in 2022 so far. The film is a masterpiece and Andrew Dominiks magnum opus. It has a beautiful original score by Nick Cave and strong performances from the entire cast. It is a harrowing film with a tragic and poetic mystical aura.

The book Blonde was written by a woman named Joyce Carol Oates and is viewed as historical fiction. It was nominated for several awards including a Pulitzer Prize for fiction. The movie Blonde is a masterful piece of art that mirrors the novel faithfully but with an avant garde sort of approach. Showing a person's or character's pain is NOT exploiting or **** or victimizing them. I find this malicious spin against the film ludicrous and abusive in itself. The male gaze spin is beyond stupid considering the film is compassionate towards Monroe and an indictment against the men who mistreated her. Marilyn is depicted as a glorious, talented, and beautiful figure marred by mental health issues and abuse. That was her reality and Marilyn Monroe in real life, described herself as miserable. It is a pathway to call out the toxicity that existed in Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe is viewed as a feminist empowerment icon in this edgy and provocative seminal film.… Expand
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SoyddSep 30, 2022
Excellent movie, with a powerful message about abortion and the terrible effects of these terrible practices, which not only destroy the life of an innocent being but also of the mother.
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Core_ConflictSep 30, 2022
The movie is like one long nightmare. But a towering performance from Ana de Armas! The movie is based a novel, Blonde, which is a meditation on Marilyn Monroe. It's not based on fact. The writer/director creates a film that's pure arthouse.The movie is like one long nightmare. But a towering performance from Ana de Armas! The movie is based a novel, Blonde, which is a meditation on Marilyn Monroe. It's not based on fact. The writer/director creates a film that's pure arthouse. Imagine, if you will, a dreamy David Lynch movie. It comes off like Lynch channeling Roman Polanski's Repulsion. Say what you will about the film's structure (the opening 17 minutes could have been edited down, for instance), but Armas deserves an Oscar for her vulnerable performance. She is truly a candle in the wind. There's not a single scene in this movie where she's not spectacular. I'm giving this film a 10 for her performance.… Expand
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apope2016Sep 30, 2022
A captivating and towering work through the looking glass of the sad and depressing reflections of the life of Norma Jean. The incendiary reactions to the movie is at odds with its number 1 viewership on Netflix and its nearly 60% audienceA captivating and towering work through the looking glass of the sad and depressing reflections of the life of Norma Jean. The incendiary reactions to the movie is at odds with its number 1 viewership on Netflix and its nearly 60% audience rating on google. It appears the critics have trashed the movie because they desire to see the fake and happy vision of Norma Jean portrayed in the movies. Perhaps, a true reflection deep into the mind of Norma Jean would find society disliking of the dark abyss that recedes deep into the mind of a woman tormented by mental illness. I would challenge detractors to explain what would make this movie so bad? Is it because of bad acting? The answer would be no. Even the harshest critics would say it is not a bad acted movie. Is it because of story? Well, I suppose a story that is bad would be hard to understand or boring to watch. None of this is true of ‘Blonde’. What we are left with then (from detractors) is a movie that is well acted, well produced, with a captivating and gripping story. What makes it "bad" is the never ending saga of torment and sadness. What critics hate about this movie is not how the movie is "made" but the unrelenting mind behind it… the mind of a women who was so tortured by her experiences that she took her own life. The critics could not stomach three hours of this saga… but just imagine Norma Jean living it every day of her entire life.… Expand
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moviemitch96Oct 2, 2022
Ana De Armas stars as Marilyn Monroe in this biopic that serves as a fictionalized account of her troubled life based off a book by Joyce Carol Oates. The film almost immediately generated controversy over this due to the fact that the novelAna De Armas stars as Marilyn Monroe in this biopic that serves as a fictionalized account of her troubled life based off a book by Joyce Carol Oates. The film almost immediately generated controversy over this due to the fact that the novel infamously exploited and dehumanized Monroe through graphic and explicit sexual depictions of her. So it came as no surprise that this film received a rare and rather hardcore NC-17 rating, depicting everything ranging from smutty and objectifying sex scenes to implied rape and domestic abuse. While De Armas gives it her all, her rather obvious Cuban roots squeak in all too often through her accent throughout the film, try as she did to hide it. And while the film started out intriguing enough, with frequently changing aspect ratios and switching back and forth between black and white and color sequences, this quickly became a gimmicky and stylized crutch that the film fell back on all too often in order to overcompensate for its abstract narrative style. Overall, De Armas shines as bright as she can with what material she is given, but the film's downer mood and tone, rough and misogynistic handling of Monroe, an unearned rather lengthy runtime, and overuse of aspect ratio switch-ups and black and white/color sequences make this a thoroughly uneven and scattershot misfire of a film.… Expand
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darksoulwOct 5, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very right wing and misogynistic representation of Marilyn Monroe. The scene with the fetus is one of the most cringe scene I've seen.… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 30, 2022
Visually I have no complaints. It's simply spectacular. But the script? That's where Blonde falls down. And when we're talking about a movie that's almost 3 hours long, the myth and the beauty of your production won't be enough to make it,Visually I have no complaints. It's simply spectacular. But the script? That's where Blonde falls down. And when we're talking about a movie that's almost 3 hours long, the myth and the beauty of your production won't be enough to make it, and Blonde sadly proves it.

And as mentioned, the myth that Norma Jean has become since her death gets a different exploration here, but I'm not so sure that does her justice. After all, the examination and exploitation of her life and career has yielded so much material that it's now unclear where it begins and where it ends.

Ana de Armas delivers the performance of her life and I really have nothing to reproach her for, but in the end for me Blonde is a film that covers too much and doesn't really say anything that matters.… Expand
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MovieerrrrOct 24, 2022
Made a whole account just to say this movie was horrible and disgusting. Who let this happen
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LatinCritic13Sep 30, 2022
Two words that describe Andrew Dominik's Blonde: Holy **** Blonde is gorgeous, devastating, and shockingly beautiful all around as Ana de Armas gave her best performance of her career. I could see Oscar waving hi to Ana next year as sheTwo words that describe Andrew Dominik's Blonde: Holy **** Blonde is gorgeous, devastating, and shockingly beautiful all around as Ana de Armas gave her best performance of her career. I could see Oscar waving hi to Ana next year as she triumphs her role as Marilyn Monroe. I guess that NC-17 rating says it all and let's just say watch it at your own risk. Just be warned though, this movie is not a very pleasant watch as some events revolving Norma Jeane's life is fictionalized.… Expand
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bhappenstanceSep 28, 2022
By no means a perfect film -- falling somewhere between Dominik's stellar The Assassination of Jessie James..., and the overly-sombre Killing Them Softly -- Blonde packs more ambition, and singularly fascinating moments, into its run timeBy no means a perfect film -- falling somewhere between Dominik's stellar The Assassination of Jessie James..., and the overly-sombre Killing Them Softly -- Blonde packs more ambition, and singularly fascinating moments, into its run time than ten other movies combined. Blonde is, as with most of Dominik's efforts, unsurprisingly divisive, given that it implicates both the media, and us -- the audience -- in Monroe's unraveling and demise. (A more apt title might have been "The Male Gaze: The Movie.") Further, Blonde barely bothers situating its events in anything resembling a comprehensible order (besides being basically chronological), or segueing between periods and events in Monroe's life (as any self-respecting biopic would), or providing proper introductions to new characters, much less bidding farewell to departing ones. In short, Dominik doesn't hold anyone's hand. F**k hand holding. The overall effect, then, is a mesmerizing fever dream; as devastating as a sudden death. While in no way to everyone's taste -- more likely not to most viewers' taste -- Blonde deserves an audience. A patient and attentive and curious audience. And de Armas should win all the awards.… Expand
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RinoTheBouncerSep 29, 2022
I watched Blonde last night. I was impressed by it, especially the incredible cinematography and the non-traditional way of telling a story, or better say portraying a character’s feelings in an unconventional way. It reminded me so much ofI watched Blonde last night. I was impressed by it, especially the incredible cinematography and the non-traditional way of telling a story, or better say portraying a character’s feelings in an unconventional way. It reminded me so much of Spencer, in sense that it’s less of a biography and more of a psychological thriller filmed from the perspective of Marilyn herself to portray what it felt like to be her.

What I didn’t like was how it made some weird jumps in time without much explanation or details as to how she got to that point, how she met said person and why things went the way they did, not to mention how some things are almost completely made up. However, thinking about it as a movie from the perspective of a mentally troubled and traumatized person suffering under the exploitation of the spotlight makes me forgive the lack of authenticity in its storytelling. it’s like she’s on a train through some kind of an apocalypse and she can’t even make sense of things as they happen and all she remembers is the feelings, not the actual events or the people.

It’s not a biopic, its not a story of Marilyn Monroe’s factual life events, it’s an art house psychological thriller/horror about Hollywood and the way it creates celebrities, and proceeds to market, exploit and dismantle them in the most horrific way, as seen through the eyes of one of the most beautiful, most popular, most misunderstood and most traumatized celebrities in the world.… Expand
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W28klSep 22, 2022
Overrated actor. They might as well have just made it non fictional instead of this nonsense
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ImaninjaOct 1, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes this movie is 3 hours long. Yes skips ahead and going from color to black and white feels a little disjointed at times. Very much so this movie is disturbing and uncomfortable to watch at times. Being said I haven't seen a movie this bold in a long time. The cinematography is fantastic with art as the main goal. The acting is suburb especially ana de armas. Words like stunning and brave don't mean anything anymore but she literally laid herself bare for all to see. This movie intentionally makes u feel. It's more a high 8 low 9 outta 10 but just for the sheer courage to make a movie like this in 2022. lifts it. A must see for any who want to c what true film can do to u emotionally. This was an exercise in unabashed unapologetic film making excellence.… Expand
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Larry1776Sep 28, 2022
wtf? Don't Believe the false hype about this being too graphic. All the hype for this being graphic and giving it a NC-17 rating? What a joke there wasn't any scences of what the shill media claimed it had.lol Blue is the Warmest Colorwtf? Don't Believe the false hype about this being too graphic. All the hype for this being graphic and giving it a NC-17 rating? What a joke there wasn't any scences of what the shill media claimed it had.lol Blue is the Warmest Color was graphic ! Basic Instincts made in the 80s had graphic disturbing scences this was nothing a complete joke this is basically all a marketing tactic too claim & hype it up than at the last minute have it be nothing ,but heavily edited nonsense. NC-17? The acting was good ,but this film was boring as hell bloating crap. Monroe had a rough childhood and was abused which is why she grew up too be a basically the Queen of Thots which is why many women admire her because she was a sex symbol & women use sex for power while larping as victims. This movie is bloated trash made by a crappy woke garbage company which supports degenerate crap.

This movie is based on a fictionalized book about Monroe by a terrible writer who wrote 700 pages of crap just like this film.

She was a talentless actress who like many and today sleep there way too the top this has been this way for more than 100 years. She slept with Kennedy than slept with his brother. Plus she slept with a mob boss. She was nothing ,but a thot. All the Blue haird Feminist on ths review page who wanna cry Wolf and claim this is a sexists film should wake up and look outside! The world doesn't care! This film was boring yet truthful about who this women was & she was a drug addicted 304 who was talentless & died because of her bad choices in life. Play stupid games ? Win stupid prizes!… Expand
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katezoeOct 27, 2022
Only saw 90 minutes and too bored to keep watching. Don't understand acclaim for actress Anna de Armas, breathy pouty caricature of Marilyn Monroe.
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TVJerryOct 13, 2022
Much has been made about the facts vs. the fantasies in this musing on the life and career of Marilyn Monroe (from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates). Like last year's Spencer, which was a fantasy on Princess Diana (my review), writer/directorMuch has been made about the facts vs. the fantasies in this musing on the life and career of Marilyn Monroe (from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates). Like last year's Spencer, which was a fantasy on Princess Diana (my review), writer/director Andrew Dominik creates elaborate scenarios around Monroe's multiple tragedies (some verified and others not). Several of her iconic moments are skillfully staged, while others are ignored. Usually, every scene plays too long and intense, losing potential for emotional power. Ana de Arnas captures the star's vulnerability and pain with depth, while beautifully embodying Monroe's style. Dominik's direction takes advantage of her skill, spending almost every moment of every scene focused on her. This is a relentless tragedy with minimal bright spots that boils down to an artistic exercise more than an absorbing biopic.… Expand
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imthenoobJan 11, 2023
It's disappointing that this film is based on a book that did a fictionalized take on her life but that isn't even my biggest problem with it. My biggest problem is that it is simply way too long when it doesn't have to be. Even in the firstIt's disappointing that this film is based on a book that did a fictionalized take on her life but that isn't even my biggest problem with it. My biggest problem is that it is simply way too long when it doesn't have to be. Even in the first 20 minutes of this film, They could have easily cut close to 10 minutes of it. There's just so much unnecessary stuff that makes it a drag to sit through.… Expand
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Voodoo123Dec 14, 2022
Intense 'close up perspective view' psychological drama. Featuring multiple fictionalised scenes including forced sexual acts,violence,drug induced phsychosis, emotional trauma and mental breakdowns. It's unclear to me how much of the storyIntense 'close up perspective view' psychological drama. Featuring multiple fictionalised scenes including forced sexual acts,violence,drug induced phsychosis, emotional trauma and mental breakdowns. It's unclear to me how much of the story is based on the real Marilyn Monroe. The cast are talented and there are some interesting ments of cinematography and soundscapes. Overall it lacked a certain cohesiveness and holds a mostly voyeuristic horror like 'fly on the wall' feeling where we are instead trapped with the titular blonde as she experiences scene after scene of something new and painful. A pretty depressing watch!… Expand
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TAPRFeb 3, 2023
Desconfortável. E não no "bom sentido". Quase 3h no declínio e confusão mental da personagem. Não conheci e aprendi quase nada sobre a Marilyn Monroe, só consegui enxergar a Ana de Armas de peruca, com voz mansa e sendo super exposta.Desconfortável. E não no "bom sentido". Quase 3h no declínio e confusão mental da personagem. Não conheci e aprendi quase nada sobre a Marilyn Monroe, só consegui enxergar a Ana de Armas de peruca, com voz mansa e sendo super exposta. Qualidade técnica e trilha sonora foram as poucas coisas que gostei, mas de resto, o texto especificamente, não consegui me conectar nem tirar nenhum proveito.… Expand
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KelvinSelimorMay 23, 2023
Blonde. I don't want to be Marilyn Monroe. Unfortunately, I have never been familiar with the biography of Norma Jeane, because this film slightly opened this very biography. Why a little? Because then, as I found out, "Blonde" from AndrewBlonde. I don't want to be Marilyn Monroe. Unfortunately, I have never been familiar with the biography of Norma Jeane, because this film slightly opened this very biography. Why a little? Because then, as I found out, "Blonde" from Andrew Dominik is more of a feature film and the biography in it is very superficial, which is why it probably received so much negativity from fans of Marilyn Monroe and some other personalities encountered throughout the tape. The main and biggest plus of this picture is Ana de Armas, who perfectly coped with her role and showed Norma from all sides.
"I dropped to the floor. I couldn't believe it. Ana was completely gone. She was Marilyn." (Jamie Lee Curtis)… Expand
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icotzabbJun 7, 2023
Misguided and bawdy at best. Profoundly uncomfortable to watch. I can only imagine what it would have been like in the theater. I half expected her dog to start humping her dead body or a fetus to burst out of her stomach alien style andMisguided and bawdy at best. Profoundly uncomfortable to watch. I can only imagine what it would have been like in the theater. I half expected her dog to start humping her dead body or a fetus to burst out of her stomach alien style and commence masturbating. Only that wouldnt have been nasty enough for the movie and thus would not have made the final cut. Shameful.… Expand
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BladeLover2049Oct 22, 2022
I know is a little bit controversial the realization of the theme, but sometimes is necessary dor audiences to get a shock in the real world to understand. Thats the Von Trier, Arronofski, Haneke and Pasolini cinema. Sometimes we have to seeI know is a little bit controversial the realization of the theme, but sometimes is necessary dor audiences to get a shock in the real world to understand. Thats the Von Trier, Arronofski, Haneke and Pasolini cinema. Sometimes we have to see the human side of the icons to see ourselves and our world, unfortunetly.… Expand
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DaniMetOct 23, 2022
So much has been written about the problems with this movie so I'll just summarize my take on it with three brief points:

1. The movie is excruciatingly slow and boring and, somehow, I assure you, it manages to have content that will annoySo much has been written about the problems with this movie so I'll just summarize my take on it with three brief points:

1. The movie is excruciatingly slow and boring and, somehow, I assure you, it manages to have content that will annoy and bore almost anyone, no matter your political or personal beliefs regarding the subjects it touches. If you're looking for entertainment, this is not it. Save the more than 160 minutes it will take you to watch this movie for a couple of other shorter but more entertaining movies.

2. The movie was obviously made by a man/men (Andrew Dominik, Brad Pitt, etc) with a longing nostalgia for Monroe's movies but who wishes they'd have seen her much more objectified and getting assaulted repeatedly in said movies (I mean, even the movie's aspect ratio signifies this nostalgic longing). All else, including all the elements inserted into the film to make it seem "artistic", are merely inserted into it to hide and justify the latter end. Despite its focus on the distasteful objectification and assault of Monroe though, it still will not manage to satisfy those that go into the movie looking for such kinds of content because of how much Dominik and his crew tried to hide this content with all the other material. Also, Dominik and/or the producers are obviously staunch anti-abortionists and so they used the movie as a vehicle for their anti-abortionist beliefs.

3. Anna de Armas was perfect for the role. She did all that could be done with the content that she was given and she's the reason I give this movie a 3 instead of a 0.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariOct 1, 2022
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I would not classify the style chosen by Dominik as dreamlike, expressionistic or surrealist: he identified with his protagonist and decided to tell her in subjective. But who would she be? One who would have lived(Mauro Lanari)
I would not classify the style chosen by Dominik as dreamlike, expressionistic or surrealist: he identified with his protagonist and decided to tell her in subjective. But who would she be? One who would have lived traumatically inelaborable childhood experiences: she could be an ordinary woman or any person, instead a diva was selected showing her split between Norma Jeane's soul and Marylin's body, from which the synthesis "Blonde". To clarify such a simple concept, the time of a medium-length film would have been enough, while the director wanted to empathetically follow his victim in a 2 hours and 46 minutes long repetition compulsion. By purging the marathon from the cloudburst of crying scenes, one would have fall within the proper lìmits of duration. Then: havin' never felt interest in the phenomenon of stardom, I am unable to judge whether there is also a complaint towards the star-system: I hope not, since Dominik's operation has as its only sure effect to launch de Armas in the empyrean of the planetary divism. Finally: if at the Venice Film Festival the film was applauded 14 minutes, evidently there are those who can afford the aesthetic care to repair such a skinning of the hands.… Expand
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AcidCasualOct 24, 2022
I really don't know what the film was trying to do other than paint Marilyn as a complete manic depressed wreck. The film does well to character build but doesn't reign anything in for the whole film, so it becomes unnerving to watch. ClearlyI really don't know what the film was trying to do other than paint Marilyn as a complete manic depressed wreck. The film does well to character build but doesn't reign anything in for the whole film, so it becomes unnerving to watch. Clearly she was a good actress with so much potential but the whole narrative is about how bonkers she is, because of her past.

This is no way a homage to her - it actually is so far detached from realism that it seems pure fiction, all of it. It's like if the Cohen brothers directed Trainspotting.

The cinematography and overall aesthetic is beautiful, and Ana De Arma's visual storytelling is mesmerising, but it just all falls of a cliff with how wreck-less the film is.… Expand
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mishymOct 16, 2022
Wow the makers of this film really seem to think Marilyn was used and mocked by everyone she came across. I hope her life wasnt as miserable as this pic makes it to be.
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alanpotter17Feb 28, 2023
Andrew Dominik filmou dois filmes com propostas quase idênticas, mas seguindo sentimentos um pouco diferentes: enquanto em "This much i know to be true" (menos ousado, é verdade) a ideia é emocionar pela música, em "Blonde" o diretor tem umAndrew Dominik filmou dois filmes com propostas quase idênticas, mas seguindo sentimentos um pouco diferentes: enquanto em "This much i know to be true" (menos ousado, é verdade) a ideia é emocionar pela música, em "Blonde" o diretor tem um desafio maior, mas ainda assim ele não se desapegou nessa tentativa desesperada em nos fazer chorar, carregando sua câmera para captar emoções.
É bem verdade que Ana de Armas dá conta do recado em fazer de Monroe uma estrela incompreendida, embora a montagem com a infância nos dê pistas desta inadaptação.
A questão é que aqui o arco dramático é monotônico, forçando as lágrimas até o último suspiro. Ainda por cima, Ana de Armas se submete a cenas de sexo e drogas que podem pegar de surpresa quem espera um filme mais clean.
Absolutamente tudo aqui parece ter sido feito para forçar o drama, sem espaço para alívios. Baseado em uma biografia, não sei até que ponto esse apelo ficou por conta da obra literária. Mas o fato é que assistir a tamanho sofrimento por quase 3 horas deixou o filme carregado demais. Mesmo na cena com Wilde, fazendo uma comédia, ou na famosa cena do vestido esvoaçante, tudo parece sugerir uma carga de tristeza quase desumana.
Tá certo que a vida curta de Monroe, com a perda dos filhos e sua objetificação sexual não são temas que podemos considerar leves, muito pelo contrário. Mas no cinema é preciso criar uma sintonia necessária para não perder o interesse, e vemos o grande esforço de Ana de Armas para não cair no piloto automático devido à repetição da carga dramática do filme. Ela sobra em presença, a indicação ao Oscar está mais do que merecida, e o roteiro padece para entregar algo mais palatável.… Expand
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Badgerryan27Oct 20, 2022
First off Ana de Armas does an incredible job and she as good as anyone could have with the script. But the script is messy, unfocused and all over the place. It’s also pretty boring and too long. Had hopes for this one but it didn’t live upFirst off Ana de Armas does an incredible job and she as good as anyone could have with the script. But the script is messy, unfocused and all over the place. It’s also pretty boring and too long. Had hopes for this one but it didn’t live up to what it could have been. Without Ana de Armas‘s performance it would of been a massive fail.… Expand
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dundoMay 8, 2023
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Creditwheredue5Oct 14, 2022
Well, this movie is extremely depressing and because we were not there, it's hard to say how accurate and true to Norma Jean's life this version really is. Ana De Armas will surely be nominated for her performance. One aspect that was spotWell, this movie is extremely depressing and because we were not there, it's hard to say how accurate and true to Norma Jean's life this version really is. Ana De Armas will surely be nominated for her performance. One aspect that was spot on, was the depiction of white men in positions of power and authority doing whatever they felt like with only what is in it for me mentality. So true, especially in todays world with a certain fat, fake blond, lying ex-president leading the way for all his warped, dumber than a mud fence followers. That's for all you goofs who scream and hollar about BLM, sjw, and everything else you describe as woke. Never mind their party of choice tried to overthrow our democracy and continues to do so.CKgamer, I'm looking at you. Meanwhile, as for the film, you'll either really hate this movie or you'll see what the director was trying to say and give it a decent score. As for myself? Meh...… Expand
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AlejandraabadOct 8, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful. The director Exploits Ana De Armas and Marilyn Monroe’s memory. Horrible storytelling with fictional events that never occurred, this fake biopic written by a women should never be given to a male director. It gets one star because the art team did a wonderful job. I hate how the director used Ana de Armas, she’s a great actress yet the director reduced her to someone that was engaged in the male gaze and the director made her do awful things that never happened to Marilyn Monroe. Why would you fictionalize a woman’s trauma? The movie establishes that Hollywood is cruel to women but the director uses women and gets away with it? The director is obsessed with abortion, he shows the baby in her while they perform the abortion the director chooses to show the inside view of a vagina and also there’s a terrible CGI baby that lingers too long for too many scenes. It is not okay the choices he made with her autonomy. Also why do we need to see inside her? Marilyn who suffered injustice, why be cruel to her memory? The movie is cruel and objectifies Ana de Armas and depicts Marilyn’s trauma through cruel fiction and is not at all subversive at all. Mind you that Ana de Armas was objectified in Blade Runner in a dystopian future. Uncomfortable, cringe depictions and not at all what and who Marilyn was. Don’t watch it.… Expand
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MelB2022Oct 11, 2022
This movie is just awful. It comes across as very misogynistic and honestly just ridiculous. The scenes are portraying a meek, sad woman rather than the intelligent, kind and strong woman she was. Marilyn was a pioneer in many ways. SheThis movie is just awful. It comes across as very misogynistic and honestly just ridiculous. The scenes are portraying a meek, sad woman rather than the intelligent, kind and strong woman she was. Marilyn was a pioneer in many ways. She fought for equality and was an advocate for civil rights. She was not a bimbo as portrayed in "Blonde". This movie did not flow smoothly. The scenes were jumping back and forth, and it seemed as if there was no reason as to why some scenes were in black and white and some in color. It was just bad. I have seen other Marilyn movies, and this does not hold a candle to the others. Honestly, I am not sure why this was made except to tarnish her name. I wish I had not watched it because I cannot get those 165 minutes back of my life. I am not sure where the disconnect began or who caused this to fall short, but anyone involved in this project may want to rethink their life choices. You can portray her as a whore and ignorant, but you cannot be too ignorant if people are still making movies about you 60 years after your death. I am not familiar with Ana De Armas, but I will not seek out her bodies of work. That may have been different if I had seen her in other films, but this is my point of reference, and it is not good. Do not waste your time, you will regret it.… Expand
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hitmewithtruckNov 7, 2022
Going to use this movie as an example when people ask me why men should not be allowed to write movies about women.
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ShanaRackmillDec 12, 2022
The movie "Blonde" demonstrates a tragic story of a typical woman in that period who becomes famous, similar to Maylin Monroe's story. The fictional story has a clear and accurate depiction of how trauma impacts the brain and futureThe movie "Blonde" demonstrates a tragic story of a typical woman in that period who becomes famous, similar to Maylin Monroe's story. The fictional story has a clear and accurate depiction of how trauma impacts the brain and future functioning. The character is a victim in a patriarchal society that experiences trauma and demonstrates how trauma effects people.… Expand
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HmansoJan 29, 2023
Ana de Armas does a great job with her performance and that’s pretty much all that’s good about this movie. Unbearably long and unnecessary. There are so many issues with it, but why? I don’t see the point of using Ms. Monroe for somethingAna de Armas does a great job with her performance and that’s pretty much all that’s good about this movie. Unbearably long and unnecessary. There are so many issues with it, but why? I don’t see the point of using Ms. Monroe for something like this… what’s the point?… Expand
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forgedsledgeFeb 26, 2023
From one "biopic" to another. While the previous presented a glossy idealistic interpretation of Elvis' life this movie gave disturbing surrealist take on the life of Marilyn Monroe, yet both movies share the same theme. Both icons of ourFrom one "biopic" to another. While the previous presented a glossy idealistic interpretation of Elvis' life this movie gave disturbing surrealist take on the life of Marilyn Monroe, yet both movies share the same theme. Both icons of our past, and both treated as commodities for our consumption. I've a feeling this movie will be studied for a while, if only people can get past the disturbing, sensationalized content first. It also begs to question, are there stories that shouldn't be told. How much is too much and would the focus of such stories approve of their story being told in such a manner if they were still alive? Ana de Armas is mesmorizing in the role, and brings a depth to the character of Marilyn that shows a woman acting as another woman. Truly a beautiful film, and director Andrew Dominik creates something truly captivating and haunting, but is it true? And is hiding behind source material that labels the work as fiction, good enough? That's hard to say.… Expand
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MetaBonesApr 4, 2023
Blonde is the definition of a "mixed-bag". On the one hand, it's got an unbelievable performance by Ana De Armas, immaculate cinematography, strong visual aesthetics, and a wonderful score. On the other hand, the film's theme's are tone-deaf,Blonde is the definition of a "mixed-bag". On the one hand, it's got an unbelievable performance by Ana De Armas, immaculate cinematography, strong visual aesthetics, and a wonderful score. On the other hand, the film's theme's are tone-deaf, the dialogue shotty and cliched, and the direction overall messy and incoherent. Upon seeing the strong hate for the film, I was determined to give it its fair chance. After the film finished, I realized why the reaction has been so strong. For those that felt the film was offensive and vile, I can certainly see that point of view. For those that found the film artistically brave, bold, and creative, I can certainly see that point of view as well. Both reactions truly represent the best and worst parts about the film which is why I say it's the epitome of a "mixed-bag".… Expand
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ChesterpeakAug 19, 2023
This movie is not as bad as everyone says, the problem with it is that this is made for people who are familiar with Marilyn Monroe, her career, her movies, her lovers, her scandals, her background, and even her rumors.

The movie doesn'tThis movie is not as bad as everyone says, the problem with it is that this is made for people who are familiar with Marilyn Monroe, her career, her movies, her lovers, her scandals, her background, and even her rumors.

The movie doesn't present a story for the audience to learn and get to know more about Marilyn, it's more like a visualization that paints the right picture with the right mood for fans and people that are already familiar with everything that happens in this movie. Characters are not introduced, and sometimes they don't even mention who they are, like Joe Dimaggio. You're supposed to already know, identify, and anticipate what will unfold.

I am not that big into Marilyn as many people are. I've seen a few of her movies and knew a thing or two about her. The rest I just figured out or got the picture. A couple of times I did stop the movie to google something.

I watched this movie because I like Andrew Dominik. I think he's a great director, and he did a great job here. The movie is just too long, but for that I blame streaming services who demand movies be 3 hours long.

So in conclusion, if you're a Marilyn Monroe obsessive, I'm sure you already watched this and loved it. If you don't even know her real name was Norma Jean, stay away.… Expand
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