Blonde is undoubtedly one of the most polarised movies in recent times. Andrew Dominik’s highly divisive take on The Blonde Bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, and her controversial personal life gets beautifully balanced by Ana de Armas’ tour de force performance. Her spellbinding and transcendent performance is one of the few reasons why we should risk watching Netflix’s biographical project. Here’s how the flick became a double-edged sword for the streaming giant.
The latest Ana de Armas starrer has bagged not one but two Razzies for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay at the 43rd annual Razzie Award. Joining this club is the Oscar-winning actor, Tom Hanks, who has also won two Razzie statuettes for his “latex-laden face” and horrible supporting role in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, starring Austin Butler.
Earlier this year, de Armas got nominated for Best Actress (Drama) at the 80th Golden Globes and the 76th BAFTAs. In addition, the leading lady has received a nomination at this year’s Academy Awards. When we compare all these accolades with Blonde’s latest Razzie wins, something does not feel right at all.
Blonde is a flick about performance. Or maybe it relied too heavily on the performances. Whatever the vision Dominik had for this biographical project, it seems like he lost his way while directing the film. He failed to offer new insights into Monroe’s life and legacy. Additionally, the flick suffers from a disjointed narrative and lack of depth. In conclusion, we can all admit that some viewers will fall in love with Blonde after watching it. As for others, they will hate the film due to its noticeable flaws.
Blonde starring Ana de Armas is streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates.