Adrien Brody Defends ‘Blonde’ Amidst Backlash: ‘It’s Brave And It Takes A While To Digest’
etcanada.com“Blonde” has arrived on Netflix. The highly anticipated feature reimagines the life of screen legend Marilyn Monroe (played by “Knives Out” star Ana de Armas), based on the novel by Joyce Carol Oates.
Despite receiving an 11-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival, “Blonde” has been deluged with negative reviews, with critics complaining that the movie sends the “Some Like it Hot” star from one horrifically traumatic experience to another, with Monroe portrayed as a victim from start to finish.
In the film, Monroe is depicted as being abused by numerous people, including husband Joe DiMaggio (played by Bobby Cannavale). READ MORE: Marilyn Monroe Biopic ‘Blonde’ Starring Ana De Armas Gets 11-Minute Standing Ovation Also starring is Adrien Brody as Monroe’s subsequent husband, playwright Arthur Miller, perhaps the only character in the movie who doesn’t treat her abusively.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Brody addressed the criticism, but insisted that it’s missing the point of what “Blonde” director Andrew Dominik set out to accomplish. “I think Andrew is a beautifully brave director, and he’s someone I’ve longed to work with for many years.
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