Marilyn Monroe revisited...again
“The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe” is a Lifetime feature starring Kelli Garner as the famous actress. Based on the book by Randy Taraborelli, the film follows typical biopic format in chronicling the key events in Monroe’s life. Fictional psychiatrist Alan DeShields (Jack Noseworthy) serves as the latest doctor/hand holder to the insecure actress. Monroe’s mother, Gladys Mortensen (Susan Sarandon), is depicted as a religious zealot highly critical of her daughter and her choices. Monroe’s marriages to Joe DiMaggio (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and author Arthur Miller (Stephen Bogaert) are covered. The Monroe/JFK relationship also gets some screen time.<br /><br />There are many movies out there about this iconic actress, but Ms. Garner’s relative unfamiliarity and resemblance to Monroe allow for a welcome suspension of disbelief as Garner immerses herself in the role. The picture traces Monroe’s growing popularity, her rise from supporting player to megastar, and her ongoing insecurity, which manifests itself in lateness to the set, countless takes, and a touching shyness despite her fame. Ms. Garner strikes the occasional familiar Monroe pose, but concentrates less on imitation, more on characterization. Stephen Kronish’s screenplay has a Dickensian feel with Monroe’s unhappy childhood and her mother’s mental illness acting as impediments to a fulfilling life.<br /><br />Ms. Sarandon does a good job balancing her portrayal of Gladys, playing her in shades of grey. This is a woman who firmly believes that her often stifling decisions are made in the best interest of her impressionable daughter. By humanizing Gladys, we get to see that her own neuroses were likely passed on — in altered form — to Marilyn. The picture shows how Monroe struggles to maintain her career while battling her own inner demons and attempting to improve herself as an actress, please studio heads, and maintain her popularity.<br /><br />At three hours, the mini-series has its bloated moments but, overall, is an entertaining look into the human being beneath the movie star. There are no bonus features on the DVD release.
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Based on the New York Times best-seller, The Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe reveals the dark personal life the blonde bombshell hid from her adoring public. Kelli Garner stars as Marilyn, and Oscar® winner Susan Sarandon plays Gladys, her mentally ill mother, whom Marilyn loved, hated, and desperately fought to save. This riveting miniseries sheds new light on Marilyn's career, her three husbands - including Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller and her obsession with President John F. Kennedy in a screen portrait as unforgettable as it's iconic subject..