Review of The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) by Doctor S — 25 Nov 2009
Interestingly tame - dare I say "wholesome"?? - biopic of the 1950s pinup queen. Effective in demonstrating the public and legal perceptions of decency of the time. Most compelling moment has Bettie, a devout Christian, justifying her rationale for her modeling career in light of her religious beliefs while tethered in saucy underwear, I wish the movie had more insightful scenes like this.
Gretchen Mol is perfectly gorgeous while impressively inhabiting the identity of an icon.
This review of The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) was written by Doctor S on 25 Nov 2009.
The Notorious Bettie Page has generally received positive reviews.
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