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Blonde is a powerful biographical drama film that offers a mesmerizing portrayal of Marilyn Monroe's life. Directed by Andrew Dominik, the film is based on Joyce Carol Oates' novel of the same name and takes a deep dive into the tumultuous life of the iconic actress and model. The film covers Monroe's meteoric rise to fame, her struggles with mental health, and her turbulent personal relationships. With captivating performances by the cast, including Ana de Armas as Monroe, the film manages to evoke empathy and understanding for the star's often misunderstood persona. The cinematography and production design are also noteworthy, as they successfully recreate the aura of the 1950s and '60s Hollywood. Although it is a lengthy film, the gripping story and engaging performances make it a worthwhile watch for anyone interested in the life of one of Hollywood's most iconic figures. From Monroe's early struggles as a struggling actress to her eventual rise to fame, the film beautifully captures the essence of the golden age of Hollywood. Ana de Armas's portrayal of Monroe is simply stunning, capturing the vulnerability and charm that defined the star.
Feature | 2023
Best Actress in an International Production Mejor Actriz en Produccin Internacional | 2023
Best Actress | 2022 | Ana de
2022 | Ana de
Hall of Shame | 2022
Best Actress | 2023 | Ana de
She Deserves a New Agent | 2023 | Ana de
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2023 | Ana de
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama | 2023 | Ana de
Best Leading Actress | 2023 | Ana de
Best Film | 2022 | Andrew
Worst Picture | 2023
Worst Screenplay | 2023 | Andrew
Worst Director | 2023 | Andrew
Worst Remake RipOff or Sequel | 2023
Worst Screen Combo | 2023 | Ana de
Worst Supporting Actor | 2023 | Evan
Best Teaser | 2023
Best Actress in a Leading Role | 2023 | Ana de
Best Actress in an International Production Mejor Actriz en Produccin Internacional | 2023 | Ana de
Best Actress in a Foreign Film Millor actriu en pellcula estrangera | 2023 | Ana de
Best Foreign Film Millor pellcula estrangera | 2023 | Andrew
Best Period andor Character Hair Styling FeatureLength Motion Picture | 2023
Best Period andor Character Makeup FeatureLength Motion Picture | 2023
Best Actress | 2023
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | 2023 | Ana de
Best Lead Actress | 2023 | Ana de
Hall of Shame | 2023 | Andrew
Best Actress | 2023 | Ana de
Worst Film of the Year | 2023
Best Actress | 2022 | Ana de
Main Competition | 2022 | Chayse
Best Actress | 2022 | Ana de
Budget 22,000,000 USD
This film is based on the 2000 novel "Blonde" by Joyce Carol Oates, which is a fictionalized account inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe, not an actual biography. Oates insisted that the novel is a work of fiction that should not be regarded as a biography. Oates said that she didn't have anything to do with the making of this film, though once in a while, director Andrew Dominik would get in contact with her, and that she was given an almost-final cut in 2020 and she has praised the film ever since. The novel had been previously adapted into a two-part miniseries: Blonde (2001), starring Poppy Montgomery as Monroe.
Besides the blonde wig, Ana de Armas also wore blue contact lenses and dental prosthetics to look more like Marilyn Monroe.
Cuban actress Ana de Armas said in interviews that she spent nine months trying to perfect the voice and American accent of Marilyn Monroe. When the film was shown at test screenings in 2021, the audience complained about her accent still sounding Cuban. Director Andrew Dominik told ScreenDaily in February 2022 that there was "work involved" in post-production in making the actress "sound American."
According to Andrew Dominik, the script contains little dialogue and the film is an "avalanche of images and events." Dominik also stated the movie will "offend everyone" and "I'm not concerned with being tasteful."
Real footage from Marilyn Monroe's filmography is used in this movie, mixed with scenes recreated with Ana de Armas, who was placed in the films "All About Eve", "Some Like It Hot", "Don't Bother to Knock", "Niagara" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Andrew Dominik said that he initially didn't get permission to use footage from MGM films, so he had to shoot backup versions, like for the scene with Ana and Tony Curtis, he had to shoot that with an actor playing Curtis in case he couldn't get permission. Dominik got permission to use footage from those films after an MGM head got fired and was replaced by Mike De Luca, who gave him permission.
"Norma Jeane: Marilyn doesn't exist. When I come out of my dressing room, I'm Norma Jeane. I'm still her when the camera is rolling. Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen."
"Norma Jeane: But where does dreaming end and madness begin? Anyway, isn't all love based on delusion?"
