Norma Jean & Marilyn: Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Josh Charles, Ron Rifkin, David Dukes, Peter Dobson, Taylor Nichols, John Rubinstein, Allan Corduner, Dana Goldstone, Micole Mercurio, Lindsay Crouse, John Thomas, Tim Fywell, Glenn Farr, Guy Riedel, Marvin Worth, Udi Nedivi, Anthony Summers, Jill Isaacs: Amazon.ca: Video

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3.0 out of 5 stars casting error - horrible casting error, Jun 30 2004

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LaLa (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norma Jean & Marilyn (VHS Tape)

Mira doesn't look anything like Marylin Monroe and it's very important in a film for an actress to look the part. And although Mira Sorvino can generally act in other movies, her performance in this film wasn't very good. Her voice is irritating. I think Ashley Judd's and Mira Sorvino's role should have been reversed. How did the casting directors make such mistake? Mira sorvino just doesn't look like a sex symbol.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film!, Mar 18 2004

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This movie is a great portrayal of Marilyn Monroe's life. When I watched it on HBO in '96, it made me more interested in her life. I wound up starting a collection of Marilyn's movies. She was bipolar (which has been declared a fact recently), and this movie is interesting as well as fact-based (although no movie is completely factual). I LOVE IT! Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd absolutely shine! They are awesome actresses!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Ashley is good, Mira is sucky. This film stinks bigtime!, Dec 31 2003

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HAPPY BUYER "HAPPY BUYER" (USA) - See all my reviews

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If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan, avoid this film like the plague.

If you're an Ashley Judd fan, consider watching this to admire Ashley's undeniable talent.

If you're a Mira Sorvino fan (as if there are any), then god help us all, because poor Mira is the worst Marilyn Monroe impersonator in the history of the world! (Although Mira was GREAT in "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion".)

Honestly, any number of drag queens could have done a better job of portraying Marilyn Monroe than god-awful Mira Sorvino.

Mira must be a method actress using her own method, because there's just no other possible explanation. Didn't she win an Oscar for something? It sure wasn't for this film.

Mira, if I were you, I'd save up all my Hollywood money and try to buy back all the copies of this film. It's just horrible!

Sorry Marilyn... I'm sure Mira Sorvino didn't mean to destroy your precious memory on purpose.

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1.0 out of 5 stars awful!
I like Marilyn Monroe and this movie is a disgrace...Didnt they even read any books on her? The ending wasnt even correct..She died in bed,not in the ambulance... Read more

Published on Nov 19 2003 by mary