jinsoolimmy

This is not a bad movie; it may actually have important things to say to all of us. It is very difficult to watch and absorb. Even if this weren't a film about a pop culture icon, if it were simply a narrative about a troubled woman being sexually exploited and used by nearly everyone she meets, it would be heartbreaking at minimum. This might be the true Intention of the filmmakers. Watch it in pieces if it's too much for one sitting, appreciate the craft of the acting, cinematography, direction and design. Then thank god you didn't have to live the life depicted over the course of just these three hours. Marilyn Monroe died at age 36.

Was really disturbed to read a negative review of this film from someone who apparently does not know the difference between anamorphic widescreen and fisheye lenses. Soderbergh is a slavish cineaste of the first order, of technical virtuosity few could hope to match. I would have to assume all of his decisions as cinematographer and editor (under not so secret pseudonyms) as well as being director were explicitly and intentionally acts of artistic agency. We as a community of movie lovers ought to embrace and celebrate the efforts of these masters while they're still sufficiently motivated to contend with the cumbersome tasks of making art out of commercial spaces.

Anamorphic widescreen has a distorting effect at the peripheral ends. This would be correct for the period and a call back to the films of the era. I can understand how this would be distracting to the uninformed viewer, but just think for a moment about the fact that the auteur knew you would notice. Then, just for a moment, ask yourself why Soderbergh is pointing this out to me?

...especially if you have any appreciation for unintentional comedy. There's a great deal this film has going for it with an impressive cast, top notch production, direction, editing and cinematography. I'm pretty sure I'd be upset if I actually paid money to see it, but if you're cozy in your living room and you don't take things too seriously this film can provide some chuckles and "thriller" entertainment.