As a seasoned cinephile who has witnessed the celluloid tapestry of time unfold since the black-and-white days of yore, I must say that “Lee” is an engaging, albeit somewhat excessively smoky, foray into the life of World War II correspondent and photographer Lee Miller. Kate Winslet delivers a powerhouse performance that, while unlikely to garner Academy recognition due to the film’s mediocre reviews, certainly warrants attention.
The film “Lee,” a notable production, centers around World War II correspondent and photographer Lee Miller, portrayed by Kate Winslet. Upon initial viewing, it appears that the excessive smoking depicted throughout the movie, attributed to Lee Miller, was significantly exaggerated. While it’s historically accurate that smoking was widespread during those times, the constant depiction of smoking in this film seems unnecessary for conveying the prevalence of smoking during World War II. It’s worth noting that Lee Miller sadly passed away from lung cancer at the age of 70 in 1977. Given the amount she smoked in the movie, it’s astonishing that she lived as long as she did.
Regarding the movie, it’s skillfully made and Winslet delivers an impressive performance with scenes that might be contenders for an Academy Award. However, its low ratings of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes suggest it won’t receive any nominations. The film depicts the chaos of a civilian, untrained and unarmed, capturing images amidst battle, which is questionable given the high number of war correspondents who lost their lives during World War II – 127 in total. It’s puzzling that civilians are exposed to danger for a story, photo, or video, when there are safer alternatives like mounting cameras on military equipment or even soldiers’ helmets.
In this heavy-hitting drama, an unexpected twist comes with the presence of comedian Andy Samberg, portraying a more somber character as Lee Miller’s wartime companion. His performance was impressive and convincing, demonstrating a side of him not often seen on screen.
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2024-10-02 20:49