Review of My Week with Marilyn (2011) by Jonathan P — 16 Nov 2014

Great acting and a fun story make it a movie that was a surprise.

This review of My Week with Marilyn (2011) was written by Jonathan P on 16 Nov 2014.

My Week with Marilyn has generally received positive reviews.

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