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Monster Reviews

2003

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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 co-stars as Selby Wall, a lesbian runaway who forms a romantic bond with Wuornos. .. Read more

Starring	Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Scott Wilson
Director	Patty Jenkins
Genres	Drama

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- By her own confession, Aileen Wuornos murdered six men in the years 1989 and 1990 - all in self-defence, she claimed.... read more on Time Out
- 47045
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
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- - 54
  - 8
  An Incredible Performance
  
  When the Media has the nagging necessity to label all its serial killers, it is refreshing to find a filmmaker who dares and more importantly cares to go beyond... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Jen Movie Addict
  - London, UK
  - 27 Sep 2004 at 12:29
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- - 0
  - 0
  Hitchhikers’ Guide to Hooking
  
  Not much that hasn’t already been said about Monster – Charlize Theron bagged a (deserved) Oscar for her performance as lesbian serial killer and ... read more »
  
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- - TheWatchman
  - 151 reviews
  - Suburbia
  - 09 Dec 2011 at 20:36
- - 0
  - 0
  OUTSTANDING MOVIE!!
  
  I cannot believe I waited so long to see this film, but by God, it was certainly worth the wait, EVERYTHING (Cast, storyline and direction) was oustanding. ... read more »
  
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- 1052350
- - AldbroBev
  - 2 reviews
  - 17 Oct 2011 at 18:27
- - 0
  - 2
  A must-see
  
  Theron delivers such brilliant acting skills, I totally forgot throughout the film it was actually her - she was completely different to the glamourous celeb we... read more »
  
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- 1043987
- - rachaelknight16
  - 60 reviews
  - Derbyshire, England
  - 23 Sep 2011 at 08:34
- - 0
  - 0
  All About Theron
  
  Its a great story and it does make you feel for the woman who had one horrible life. But what really makes the film a must watch is Theron. Her performance ... read more »
  
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- 1039267
- - Goldust22
  - 58 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 10 Sep 2011 at 22:52
- - 0
  - 2
  Theron is incredible, didn't love it though
  
  Wouldn't say i loved it mainly due to my inability to love anything dealing with such a heavy subject, not the film's fault i know. Saying that, the ... read more »
  
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- 1003229
- - lolaG82
  - 6 reviews
  - Northumberland
  - 10 Jun 2011 at 21:24
- - 1
  - 0
  Highly Recommended
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this film, powerful, emotional and well acted. Praise to Charlize Theron. The story stayed with me for days. Highly recommended.
  
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- 1002604
- - a customer
  - 09 Jun 2011 at 13:54
- - 0
  - 2
  This film is good but I feel it could of been better
  
  This film is good but I feel it could of been better. I did enjoy it and love true stories the perfomances from the 2 lead women were excellent especially ... read more »
  
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- - officegirl1
  - 32 reviews
  - Cannock
  - 16 May 2011 at 11:03
- - 0
  - 0
  Finally a Hollywood actress who really looks the part
  
  I liked this film more than I thought I would, mainly because of Charlize Theron (although I can't say the same for her name). It is the first film I have ... read more »
  
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- 982450
- - a customer
  - 14 Apr 2011 at 14:58
- - 0
  - 0
  brilliant film!!
  
  This is such a great film!! Brilliant film!!
  
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- 981054
- - a customer
  - London
  - 11 Apr 2011 at 12:19
- - 1
  - 0
  good
  
  seen this film a while ago n thought i would rent it out again. It's a really good watch n shows the horrible past this woman had n how she ended up the way... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - glasgow
  - 27 Oct 2010 at 20:28
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- - 54
  - 8
  An Incredible Performance
  
  When the Media has the nagging necessity to label all its serial killers, it is refreshing to find a filmmaker who dares and more importantly cares to go beyond... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 19750
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Jen Movie Addict
  - London, UK
  - 27 Sep 2004 at 12:29
- - 21
  - 1
  Wow! An impressive perfomance
  
  Whether or not you think the film's content is good or bad, you can not help but be utterly impressed by Theron's flawless performance. I was totally ... read more »
  
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- - kelster
  - DEVON
  - 11 Aug 2004 at 14:45
- - 22
  - 8
  Dis movie sucked
  
  BIG TIME, what a waste of time... dun bother ppl, n der woz no buff guyz init as well :-(
  
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- - Sarah Perah
  - Daytona Beach
  - 16 Sep 2005 at 13:56
- - 17
  - 4
  A well deserved Oscar
  
  Based on the true story of a serial killer executed in 2002, Theron puts herself into the class of Streep and De Niro in this movie. The plot is depressing ... read more »
  
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- - Jean Atkins
  - Cumbria, England
  - 01 Aug 2004 at 09:07
- - 12
  - 2
  Affecting
  
  Extremely well acted and completely believable. Not sure if it was my kind of film but that doesn't take away from the fact that it was very well done ... read more »
  
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- 242625
- - Teaguester
  - 28 reviews
  - Livingston
  - 10 May 2006 at 12:58
- - 11
  - 1
  Charlize Theron is phenomenal
  
  If you have seen any documentary about serial killer Aileen Wournos then you simply have to watch this film. Charlize Theron is the spitting image of Aileen in ... read more »
  
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- 307713
- - BenD
  - Bucks
  - 16 Aug 2004 at 09:22
- - 7
  - 3
  FANTASTIC, GRIPPING , MOVING ,
  
  This film was a walk alongside a serial killer, and a witness to the circumstances that can bring out the worst of us. You can't help but be moved and ... read more »
  
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- 14711
- - Tudor
  - Kent
  - 14 Aug 2004 at 13:55
- - 9
  - 7
  Not great, but I've seen Wuornos!
  
  Ok, so Charlize Theron's peformance is fantastic and got her a well derserved oscar for her portrayal of rape victim turned serial killer Aileen Wuornos, ... read more »
  
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- 25357
- - a customer
  - Liverpool
  - 13 Nov 2004 at 01:03
- - 6
  - 3
  GARBAGE!!
  
  This film was a load of tat. I ordered it becuase everyone else had given it such good reviews; but after watching it they must have seen a different film or ... read more »
  
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- - Anna
  - Gloucestershire
  - 15 Jan 2006 at 13:19
- - 5
  - 0
  More boring than gordon browns budget
  
  The characters are all dumber than a bag of hammers.
  
  Charlie over does tricks as a Whore and comes out as a goofy hooker (comes across as retarded at... read more »
  
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- 222772
- - Vincent Smith
  - Nr Hampton Court, Surrey
  - 22 Mar 2006 at 19:20

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Critics' reviews
- By her own confession, Aileen Wuornos murdered six men in the years 1989 and 1990 - all in self-defence, she claimed.... read more on Time Out
- 47045
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
- "...Theron gives this year's most impressive performance..."
- 12551
- - Harpers & Queen
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- "...Powerful... Staggering..."
- 12550
- - GQ Magazine
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- "...Astounding..."
- 12547
- - Esquire
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- "...Compelling..."
- 12548
- - Evening Standard
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- "...Incredible..."
- 12549
- - Film Review
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00

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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 co-stars as Selby Wall, a lesbian runaway who forms a ...