Lee

Could I imagine anyone else portraying Lee Miller other than Kate Winslet?  Honestly, no.  She narrates and trudges determinately into this recollection of Ms Miller’s shift from Vogue model to first American female photo journalist combat correspondent for said fashion magazine during WWII.  Her story is told as a series of recollections via an interview not dissimilar to Interview With A Vampire, but much more chilling as it’s not a fantasy.  This woman was downright amazing.  Her eye and articles pulled no punches.  She was like a tank rolling into “men only” situations that opened the door to what should have been gender-neutral from the get-go.  We watch as she’s exposed to and documented situations which demonstrate the process resulting in PTSD.  I highly recommend that you watch this film early in the day, not with alcohol or being even mildly depressed, and give yourself time to get back to your happy place.  Andy Samberg is perfectly cast as Lee’s co-correspondent during this journey.  It really took me a long time to realize it was him in the role.  Rating:  combat boots, massive cigarettes, a ton of chutzpah both internal and liquid - 4 stars