Annie Corley, Bruce Dern, Bubba Baker
A dark tale based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's first female serial killers. Wuornos had a difficult and cruel childhood plagued by abuse and drug use in Michigan. She became a...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
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Stats: 4,109 reviews
Flixster Reviews (4,109)
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November 8, 2009This movie was SO disturbing! I normally like serial killer movies, but I didn't care for this one.
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September 25, 2009Charlize Theron thoroughly deserved her Oscar for this one as it wasn?t just her make-up that made her convincing, she really got into the part!
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August 30, 2009Well casted and well acted. This movie does a good job of drawing you into the world of the characters. Not a feel good movie, it's a life how it is movie.
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June 13, 2009A terrific biopic on prostitute turned serial killer Aileen Wuornos. I hate to say this, but I love the character Aileen. There is something about her that is so unique and it makes her different from any other characters I have seen on film. She was an interesting human.
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April 1, 2009Charlize Theron was awesome! A sad sad story in every way possible, but good movie.
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November 19, 2009Charlize Theron gives one of the best performances I have ever seen!.A searing drama from beginning to end!
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November 4, 2009Stunning depiction of the hopelessly downward spiral taken by Aileen Wuornos, tagged by the media as the first female serial killer. Theron is truly sensational, grappling with all the fears and pent-up rage of a white trash highway hooker turned self-appointed vigilante. It's ...( read more)
Critic Reviews
May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
January 17, 2004
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
I was so distracted by trying to locate beautiful Charlize in the ugly Charlize that I had trouble seeing Aileen Wuornos. full review
January 16, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The hype around the film Monster is justified by the performance of Charlize Theron. full review
January 15, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
There's Theron, like a force of nature, compelling us to go beyond TV-movie supposition and look Wuornos straight in the eye. full review
January 15, 2004
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Theron digs so deep into her doomed character that it's impossible not to feel empathy. full review
January 9, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Walks a very delicate line: It doesn't excuse or glamorize the actions of its main character, serial killer Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron), but it does offer an understanding of her -- or, at least,... full review
January 9, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
There's the uncanny sensation that Theron has forgotten the camera and the script and is directly channeling her ideas about Aileen Wuornos. She has made herself the instrument of this character. full review
January 9, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
A gruesome, helpless spiral barely saved by an actress locating humanity where few would have cared to bother. full review
January 8, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Brings the horror stories of everyday life down to a recognizable level. full review
December 27, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Charlize Theron pours herself into the body and mind of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Patty Jenkins' devastating directing debut. full review
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May 4, 2009A really impressive movie. And an awesome Charlize Theron. I read the story of Aileen Wuornos and it attrected my atention. Later I saw there was a movie made about her life with Charlize, one of my favourite actresses, as Aileen. I had to see it of course. The movie didn't disappoint me at all, I'm glad I've seen it. It touched me.
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May 19, 2008Charlize Theron's performance really is amazing, helped by the makeup, hair and costumes. Very disturbing and creepy film.
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February 6, 2007Good Movie.....Too bad her girlfriend trick on her she could still be here with her luckly.
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January 4, 2007Muito bom esse filme, mas é nada a ver.. mas eu gosteii :D
essa mulher loira que ganhou OSCAR< sabe porque ela engordou mais de 10 quilos e fez com esse filme, mas ela era magra e bonita.. agora tį diferente, coitada! -
November 12, 2006Great acting! Opens minds to what freaks can actually turn a woman into a monster!!!!!!!!
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