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It's a big story about a larger-than-life character. I very much enjoyed Kate Winslet's portrayal of Lee Miller. The movie does struggle at times to bring the viewer along, as there is so much to tell. The movie could have easily been 3 hours long. Luckily, I already had a handle on the history and Lee miller's story. Others may find it difficult to keep up without more context. It's still worth watching, especially in this time of wanna-be fascists looking to take over the world. The film focuses mostly on Lee Miller's WW2 years as a trail-blazing and ground-breaking correspondent. Her artistic eye brings an important perspective to her war photos. At times the film shows us how Lee could be resourceful and could always find a way to get done what she wanted to get done. Other times, it is evident she is over her head and may have bitten off more than she could chew.

The acting by all characters is wonderful. The 1960s period depictions hilarious. The styling, clothes, music are a treat. The beautiful period cars and visits to the TV/Radio shop are exquisite. The radios and TVs on display are artistic furniture pieces. For me, Maria Rossing and Nicolai Jørgensen steal the show. Maria as Birthe transcends her humble farm-grown roots and Nicolai, as Frans portrays his shyness and later his coming out in 1960s Denmark to perfection. In particular, Nicolai's performance is a career milestone. We feel his fear and pain and sadness living in a world where he is not accepted for who he is. I am not through all of Season 1, and we wait to see how Birthe's husband and family fare.

This show is at the top of our all-time favorite list. Extremely well produced, directed, scripted and acted. I love the show so much, I found the theme song and installed it as my ring tone on my phone. Sophia Helen as Swedish police detective Saga Norland puts on a career performance. Thure Lindhart as Henrik, Saga's Danish Police partner, was a great addition to the final three seasons.