As a film and a 'biopic' (well, kind of), it does the job fairly well and is directed/shot in some creative and memorable ways. But, I have a problem with fictional tales, including having a president rape her, being included. People who don't do some reading after watching this will watch this and take it as read. So much of it is fictional and dramatised. Just like the people crying misogyny when it's adapted from a novel written by a woman. Wasn't her life interesting enough to not need so much BS? Trying to fit in 36 years of someone's life in three hours is always going to be impossible, but it does leave you asking lots of questions with unfinished secondary plot points. Also, Marilyn seemed to be incredibly naive, innocent, almost bipolar at times, with lots of issues herself that are never delved into too deeply. Maybe it was intentional, but as the viewer, I don't think you ever really know who she is. To complement this film, we really need another three hours just going deeper into 6-12 months of her life.

[SPOILERS]This is based on a true story about a bank robber who was able to rob 59 banks and jewellers. After watching 'Blonde', it is pleasing to see that most of the story is true to real life. One of the main differences seems to be that in real life the wife didn't ever find out what he was doing to earn money until he was arrested, whereas in this film, the wife finds out and then goes to watch one of his robberies. Her being okay with it as the robberies were non-violent was something I didn't buy, and it would've been better without the fiction. The story is interesting enough, but it didn't have enough bite to it. I like these types of movies to be presented with more grit than with the lighthearted tone much of this is. I expected more to come of Mel Gibson's character after seeing him pummelling someone in the face, but he is almost portrayed as a nice guy after that. There aren't any WOW scenes or moments of acting to really engage the audience. 2.5-3 out of 5.

What actually happens in this movie? Not much. It feels like it only has subplots. The romance and proposal seems to come from almost nothing. They spent, what, a week together? The point of everything Michael did is for two people to meet?... It's a decent watch and not a movie I was checking my watch through, but ehh, it's not much to write home about. 2-2.5 out of 5.

There is something I like in every track here. The production is fairly good, the songs are catchy, and while Lil Fate, 2 Chainz and the other rappers on this album aren't amazing like Ludacris is, they aren't bad to listen to. Then you've also got some distinctive legends like Scarface, Twista and Mystikal adding their talents. The best few songs don't stand out like they do on the follow up, 'Ludacris Presents Disturbing tha Peace', but the low points aren't present either. This also features a couple of skits about the greed of the record industry There are a lot of songs to get the listener hyped like the opener, 'Posted', 'R.P.M.', 'Outro on Ya Ass' and of course 'Move Bitch'. The second track, 'Growing Pains (Do It Again) (Remix)', brings a more soulful feel with the 'Let's Do It Again' by The Staple Singers featured. Best Tracks: Growing Pains (Do It Again) (Remix), Pimp Council, Play Pen to the State Pen, Can't Be Stopped (I Know), Outro on Ya Ass, Move Bitch

"Jesus was a carpenter so we're proud about cocking them hammers." The first song, 'Georgia', is dope with its interesting production, variation between the choruses and verses, Jamie Foxx doing a Ray Charles impression quite successfully, and with Luda doing what he always does by giving a commanding performance. From there, the label-mates get a chance to shine and all songs are okay but until 'Break a Nigga Off', with its contagious hook, they are the weakest moments of the album. 'Sweet Revenge' will likely have your head bouncing from the jump, with its catchy beat and Luda's 2pac like delivery, but the way it's broken up with some spoken section makes it drag on a touch more than it needs to. Bobby V, who I'm a fan of, comes with 'Table Dance', and it's okay, but he has so many better songs. It's surprising they couldn't come up with a better way to give him shine to a wider audience through this album. Due to their usual length, a posse cut always needs good production, and with 'Family Affair' we are provided with one making it the second best track here. The following and final song is an odd punk/rap rock song that I did not expect to hear on this project. I do not like most of it at all. Most of the other better moments are songs Luda is on towards the tail of the album like 'Two Miles an Hour (Remix)' that begins with the comedic lines, "Yeah.. we gon' send this one out / To e'rybody that put mo' into they cars than they do they relationship." Despite not being on a heap of tracks, Ludacris is still the star here. I don't think he has an amazing discography, but from the point of view of voice, presence, skill level, versatility, etc, there are few better hip hop artists. This is between a 3 and a 3.5 out of 5. I've given this half a dozen spins, which goes some way to indicating that I've enjoyed it and think it has some quality, but while consistent, it doesn't many great tunes and the front end is lacking. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★★ Best Tracks: Georgia, Sweet Revenge, DTP for Life, Two Miles an Hour (Remix), You Ain't Got Enough, Family Affair