Since it was announced that Netflix would release Blond, the biopic that would tell the life of the actress Marilyn Monroe, everyone was attentive to every detail of the production until finally!, the day of its long-awaited premiere on the platform of streaming It arrived on September 16.
Especially after seeing the incredible characterization of Ana de Armas, who was in charge of giving life to the American model, who became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and after the good acceptance of the film during its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where the Cuban actress received a standing ovation for 14 minutes.
Recently, however, Netflix subscribers trended on Twitter with their complaints about Blonde, since many viewers have cataloged it as a cruel and heartbreaking story. In addition, they described it as “unwatchable,” as most people couldn’t bear to watch it for more than 20 minutes.
The film, directed by Andrew Dominik and distributed by Netflix, is based on the homonymous novel by Joy Carol Oates, a story with which the production wanted to show the trauma and sexual assault that Marilyn Monroe faced and experienced throughout her career. . What breaks with the divine image and the perfect and impeccable woman, as Monroe was idealized.
Apparently, the viewers did not like that the production will show the supposed real image of the actress, because, as seen in the recent film, her complicated family situation, bad luck in love and her failed attempts to be a mother, They turned her into an insecure and depressed woman who took refuge behind the silhouette of the perfect girl.
Drastically and crudely breaking the impeccable image of a character as beloved as Marilyn Monroe, for which users were quick to express their rejection and comment on their complaints on Twitter, where a debate was opened that divided opinions, but in the end, most concluded that the beginning of the film makes it a cruel and harrowing production, impossible to watch. Here is a list of the most popular comments about Blonde.
1. Marilyn Monroe was a very exploited woman
I tried to watch Blonde on Netflix, but after 20 minutes I took it down. It has to be the most absurd and pretentious flop I’ve ever seen. Also, the exploitation of a dead woman who was exploited for most of her life, fine. 3/10
2. Not suitable for sensitive people
Nah… the beginning of ‘Blonde’ is not for the faint of heart. I’m ready to remove it in the first 15 minutes.
3. It is not a movie to enjoy
Not even 20 minutes have passed and I am NOT enjoying the new Marilyn movie anymore. #blonde
4. It has not been to the liking of many
I watched the first 20 minutes of #blonde and immediately afterward had to check twitter to see if I was missing something or if other people were just as grossed out as I was. I feel vindicated.
5. 20 minutes is enough not to see it
I saw the first 20 minutes of ‘Blonde’ and had to take it down. Oh my God.
6. Ana’s performance is not to blame
I removed ‘Blonde’ after 20 minutes. Miss Ana needs a new agent.