My Week With Marilyn

I've been treating myself to movies more frequently. Most recently I watched My Week With Marilyn. Michelle Williams continues to mesmerize me with each new role she takes on. She could have easily been pigeonholed into characters like the beloved Jen she portrayed on Dawson's Creek, but Ms. Williams has emerged as one of the most gifted actresses of our generation. As Marilyn Monroe, she absolutely sizzles. The ensemble as a whole was magnificent with seasoned performers such as Judy Dench and Kenneth Branagh. This is performance driven piece where the story plays second fiddle. I found myself unable to take my eyes off Williams from her first wink. She is one who doesn't just rest on her gorgeous features, but she acts with everything she has. There were times that I couldn't stop staring at her eyes and the remarkable soul they displayed for someone so young. Williams, like Monroe, is no stranger to heartache, and she channeled that into a beautiful performance.