Review of Sonja: The White Swan

This film tells Sonja's Henie story. The triple Olympic champion in figure skating becomes a Hollywood film star and one of the richest women in the 1930s. The director chooses to mostly show the film star side of the famous figure skater and the downfall of her career. The film portrays Henie as a diva, who treated other people like objects, but also took very calculated moves with her career. Sometimes she acted very cold even with her closest people, didn't emphatize with others. The Holywood star made a lot of questionable decisions and it makes the viewer think whether Sonja is truly as innocent and bright as everyone see her. The film is worth a watch, but I wouldn't see it for the second time. I think, some moments were confusing and unnecessary. Overall, I like the film and give it a 7/10.