The Girl (2012) (original) (raw)
Starring Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, THE GIRL tells the story of the director's obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of THE BIRDS and MARNIE. As Hitchcock attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect blonde of his imagination, he became consumed by the impossible dream of winning the real woman's love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his fixation, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy. THE GIRL is a complex tale of power, obsession and the price exacted for stardom.
Starring Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, THE GIRL tells the story of the director's obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of THE BIRDS and MARNIE. As Hitchcock attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect blonde of his imagination, he became consumed by the impossible dream of winning the real woman's love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his fixation, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy. THE GIRL is a complex tale of power, obsession and the price exacted for stardom. (less)
Director: Julian Jarrold
Writers: Gwyneth Hughes, Donald Spoto
Starring: Toby Jones, Sienna Miller, Penelope Wilton, Imelda Staunton, Conrad Kemp, Angelina Ingpen
Producers: Christian Assange, Amanda Jenks, Leanne Klein, Lucy Richer, Marvin Saven
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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 1, 2012
6 / 10
Director Alfred Hitchcock built an entire career out of obsessive control, from his unparalleled filmmaking skills to his pop culture persona, creating a literal silhouette that promised a specialized offering of entertainment ahead. Hitchcock the legend is the stuff of books, documentaries, and conversation. Hitchcock the man is another story, rarely discussed throughout the years, with the sordid details of his work ethic kept to a dull roar while cineastes celebrated his cinematic achievements. 2012 welcomes two pictures endeavoring to expose the helmer�s unsavory side, with November�s �Hit ...read more...
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