My Week with Marilyn (2011)

Papamichael finds the adaptation beguiling and the backstage story more intriguing than the film’s premise. She singles out Michelle Williams for a captivating performance as Marilyn.

The review finds the film witty, affecting and hugely entertaining, despite its modest, occasionally ill-suited big-screen style. It especially praises Michelle Williams’s heartbreaking performance and her imitation of Monroe’s singing voice.

Bradshaw finds the film entertaining and pleasurable, though ultimately insubstantial. He singles out Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh for their vivid performances as Monroe and Olivier.

The critic finds the film charming and touching, with Michelle Williams convincingly capturing Marilyn Monroe. The performance’s physical mannerisms and blend of sexual sweetness and vulnerability receive particular praise.

Errigo finds the film entertaining but slight, with flashes of feeling that keep it engaging. She especially praises Michelle Williams’s performance and Kenneth Branagh’s scene-stealing turn as Olivier.

Scheib finds the film succeeds chiefly because of Michelle Williams, while its other elements feel uneven and overly staged. He singles out Williams’s nuanced portrayal of Marilyn’s vulnerability, sexuality, and screen persona as the film’s standout achievement.

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Kohn finds the film a superficial, overly cheerful crowdpleaser that fails to capture Marilyn Monroe’s complexity. He singles out Williams’s thin impression of Monroe and the script’s lack of insight as key weaknesses.

The review sees a touch of sad wish-fulfilment in Colin Clark’s account. The accessible text does not reveal what the critic singles out for praise or complaint.

Rooney finds the film entertaining chiefly because of Michelle Williams, while judging the rest superficial and lacking in depth. He singles out Williams’s layered, nuanced performance as the film’s defining strength.

The critic finds the film charming but ultimately a big tease that fails to satisfy. Michelle Williams is singled out for vividly capturing Marilyn Monroe’s mix of sex appeal, vulnerability and manipulation.

Christley finds the film incoherent and overly engineered as an Oscar campaign, with little substance beyond its performances. Michelle Williams’s characterization of Marilyn through movement and posture is singled out for praise, alongside enjoyable turns from Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench.

Papamichael finds the film a joyous, nostalgic affair, though it keeps Marilyn’s struggles in the background. She praises Michelle Williams for bringing soul to the role and Kenneth Branagh for his comic timing.

Lussier finds the film fantastic, fun, and an entertaining love letter to movies and celebrity, despite its obvious message. He singles out Michelle Williams’s performance as a marvel, with the supporting cast also enhancing the film.

Colford finds the film entertaining and informative but lacking in drama, with Williams’s performance carrying it. She particularly praises Williams’s capture of Monroe’s charisma and instability, also noting Branagh’s strong performance.

Graham finds the film light and entertaining, though not especially lasting or probing. He singles out Michelle Williams’ charismatic performance for capturing both Monroe’s allure and her struggles.

Holland finds the film pleasant and diverting but ultimately harmless and inconsequential. He singles out Michelle Williams’s striking performance as its standout, while wishing the film explored Monroe more deeply.

The headline indicates a mildly negative verdict, describing the film as slight and superficial. It singles out the film’s resemblance to a Lifetime movie as a complaint.

The critic finds the film bland and unfocused, despite its fascinating subject. Williams’s convincing portrayal of Monroe and Branagh’s Olivier are singled out for praise.

Titze strongly pans the film as conventional and emotionally dishonest. She singles out the car scene accompanied by “Autumn Leaves” as a rare moment that feels honest and true.