The true story of Lee Miller (Kate Winslet), an ex-model turned photographer and her experiences during WWII. Based on the biography THE LIVES OF LEE MILLER by Anthony Penrose (Miller's son) and directed by cinematographer Ellen Kuras (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND) in her feature film directorial debut. Another biographical movie that would be quite ordinary without a powerful performance (in this case, Winslet) to anchor and elevate it. This was a labor of love for Winslet (8 years in the making), who was also the film's producer. The screenplay is decent and benefits by concentrating during the WWII years rather than a lifelong biographical narrative. Its most powerful moments come during the immediate aftermath of WWII and her discovery of the true Nazi horrors that were hidden from us. That Lee Miller isn't as well known as, say Bob Dylan or Maria Callas, benefits the film since we don't have any preconceived notions of her. With Marion Cotillard, Alexander Skarsgard, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg and Josh O'Connor.
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