Monster
(2003),
Director: Patty Jenkins, rated R for language,
nudity, violence
The first
female serial killer of America
 Starring: Charlize
Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley,
Pruitt Taylor Vince, Marco St. John, Marc Macaulay
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"So I made a deal.
I said God I gotta spend this 5 bucks but when it's gone so am I,
so, if you got something
for me in this life you better bring it
on, and there she was." –
Aileen Wuornos
Why watch this?
Charlize Theron proves that she can method act. Wow!
Plot Summary:
Based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, the film explores the
life of a prostitute who becomes a serial killer. After years of
abuse and hardship, Aileen finds love with Selby, a young woman
who offers her a glimpse of hope and companionship. However,
Aileen struggles to maintain a legitimate life, and when
confronted with violence from a client, she makes a desperate
decision that spirals into a series of murders.
Dad's Preview:
In one of filmdom's great actress transformations, Theron
literally becomes Aileen Wuornos - the poor, rough, damaged prostitute
who murdered several of her male clients in the late '80s. This
film is painful to watch as her past
always resurfaces to block any attempt she makes to go straight. Things
predictably spiral downward. This film won numerous awards
including Theron's well-deserved Oscar for Best Actress.

Media 8 Ent., DEJ
Productions, Denver & Delilah Films, VIP Medienfonds,
K/W Productions; Newmarket Films |