In last spring’s dystopian drama Kirsten Dunst played a fictional photographer whose name was a callback to a very real war correspondent, Lee Miller, who did extraordinary work as a frontline photographer during the Second World War. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * In last spring’s dystopian drama Kirsten Dunst played a fictional photographer whose name was a callback to a very real war correspondent, Lee Miller, who did extraordinary work as a frontline photographer during the Second World War. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? In last spring’s dystopian drama Kirsten Dunst played a fictional photographer whose name was a callback to a very real war correspondent, Lee Miller, who did extraordinary work as a frontline photographer during the Second World War.
Miller deserves a story of her own, and this biopic from director Ellen Kuras (who has worked as a cinematographer and documentarian) is solidly put together. With convincing period detail and good-looking cinematography, it’s anchored in the work of Kate Winslet, who delivers a gutsy, grounded central performance. Unfortunately, despite all its worthy intentions, remains a film in which an adventurous, unconventional woman is slotted into the parameters of a safe, conventional biopic.
Kimberley French / Roadside Attractions Andy Samberg (left) and Kate Winslet are shooters in arms during the Second World War. The story .