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Charlize Theron delivers a knockout, cast-against-type performance in this gritty drama, based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, a down and out prostitute who was sentenced to death after killing six men between 1989 and 1990. Christina Ricci costars as Selby Wall, a lesbian runaway who forms a romantic bond with Wuornos. Inspired by her love (even though she is not gay, strictly speaking) Wuornos tries to get a real job, but after meeting with a string of humiliating failures, she returns to work as a hitchhiking hooker, killing her first victim in self-defense after he rapes and beats her. Eventually, robbing and murdering her clients becomes almost second nature and by the end Wuornos even slays a man who was totally innocent (Scott Wilson). Theron's portrayal of this dangerous yet sympathetic character ranks with some of the greatest performances in cinema. Under heavy makeup, extra weight, and a snarling countenance, she proves herself a fearless, formidable talent, completely unrecognizable from the glamorous beauty of such films as THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) and THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (1997). First-time director Patty Jenkins proves herself with this fluid and engrossing work, capturing a lot of sordid detail that other movies exploring this milieu might miss; she also wrote the script, based on actual conversations and prison letters from Wuornos. The moody, paranoia-enhancing soundtrack is by electronica maestro BT.
Credits
Producer:
Brad Wyman, Charlize Theron, Clark Peterson, Donald Kushner, Matt Damon
Cast:
Annie Corley, Bruce Dern, Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Lee Tergesen, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Scott Wilson
Notes
Theatrical Release: DECEMBER 24, 2003 (NY) DECEMBER 26, 2003 (LA/SF)
Editorial reviews
"[Theron's] unforgettable performance recalls Hilary Swank's Oscar-winning turn in BOYS DON'T CRY..." New York Times - Stephen Holden (12/24/2003)
"Theron gets everything out of clearly her best role to date." USA Today - Mike Clark (12/26/2003)
"[Theron's] raw and riveting performance make MONSTER an experience you won't forget." Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (01/22/2004)
"[Theron] becomes Aileen Wuornos....This isn't just a performance, it's an act of obsession..." Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (01/09/2004)
"Theron has given one of America's favorite nightmare figures a human face..." Film Comment - Gary Indiana (01/01/2004)
"What Charlize Theron achieves in Patty Jenkins' MONSTER isn't a performance but an embodiment. With courage, art and charity, she empathizes with Aileen Wuornos." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (01/09/2004)
"Theron gets beneath the skin of Wuornos and finds her tortured humanity." Movieline - Stephen Farber (02/01/2004)
"Patty Jenkins' script and direction are grim and gristly. Superb." Uncut - Chris Roberts (11/01/2004)
Awards
2003 Academy Awards, Best Actress: Charlize Theron
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