Her finest work...ever..
To understand the full impact and Achievement of what Monroe accomplishes here, you should watch `Gentleman Prefer Blondes' or The Seven Year Itch' first.
Then watch `Bus Stop'.
Monroe alters almost everything about herself to become Cherie.
The breathy, overly articulated speaking voice used in other films becomes a shrill, high pitched, southern drawl .
Her singing voice, normally pleasant and appealing, is loud and out of tune.
Even the very essence of the Monroe personality is changed here. The breezy, devil may care, easy sexuality of her past image is blown apart by the loud, tired, obsessive, annoyed and annoying Cherie.
This Cherie has been around the block and is in no mood for anything.
Watch Monroe react to her dress being torn by Murray. There is a depth, an exploration of her soul, there that is simply breathtaking.
Had this performance been given by any other actress in any other time period, they would have received an Academy Award Nomination.
Then watch `Bus Stop'.
Monroe alters almost everything about herself to become Cherie.
The breathy, overly articulated speaking voice used in other films becomes a shrill, high pitched, southern drawl .
Her singing voice, normally pleasant and appealing, is loud and out of tune.
Even the very essence of the Monroe personality is changed here. The breezy, devil may care, easy sexuality of her past image is blown apart by the loud, tired, obsessive, annoyed and annoying Cherie.
This Cherie has been around the block and is in no mood for anything.
Watch Monroe react to her dress being torn by Murray. There is a depth, an exploration of her soul, there that is simply breathtaking.
Had this performance been given by any other actress in any other time period, they would have received an Academy Award Nomination.
- a_verruso
- Jun 13, 2002