Using the book 'Fragments', which collects Marilyn Monroe's poems, notes and letters, and with participation from the Arthur Miller and Truman Capote estates who have contributed more material, each of the actresses will embody the legend at various stages in her life.
Monroe's vulnerability and sense of inadequacy, her frustration and solitude, come through poignantly.
– Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Dec 2012
fresh:
A heartfelt and well-intentioned love letter to an already deeply beloved star, and for anyone who's still not convinced, the picture works hard to make the case for Monroe's gifts as an actress.
– Stephanie Zacharek,
NPR,
13 Dec 2012
rotten:
Do any fresh revelations or insights remain, a half century past Monroe's overdose death at age 36?
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
4 Apr 2013
fresh:
Remove the comma from the title and Love, Marilyn plays like the command it is.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
5 Apr 2013
fresh:
This intelligent, sensitive doc gets a bit pretentious as today's stars read Monroe's words.