On September 28, 2022, “Blonde” arrived on Netflix, an adult film directed by director Andrew Dominik, in which Cuban actress Ana de Armas played the role of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most popular personalities in the entertainment industry.
- Ana de Armas also starred in the movie “Hija de Dios,” which you can watch on ViX+, ViX’s premium streaming service.
The production, based on the novel of the same name by author Joyce Carol Oates, depicts Monroe’s rise to fame, important moments in her life, and some of the trauma and abuse she endured throughout her Hollywood career.
Although at first, when the film was announced, it created great expectations among the public thanks to its cast and plot, after its premiere on the Netflix platform, it caused various criticisms from netizens, who did not agree on how The events that appear on the tape they were represented, as they did not adhere to reality. (See here what is true and what is false in the movie ‘Blonde’).
Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ has been criticized as the ‘most misogynistic’ film of the year
“Rubia” (with its name in Spanish) was soon placed in the first positions of the top 10 of Netflix. However, comments and negative reviews from viewers were immediate.
There were those who pointed out, via Twitter, that the delivery led by Ana de Armas is a “disgrace” to the memory of the memorable Hollywood diva, since it “sexualizes” the character.
On the other hand, there have been some questions from the audience as to whether it is the “most misogynistic” film that has seen the light of day so far this year.