Monster Movie Review 2003

Charlize Theron plays Aileen Wuornos, the first woman serial killer executed in the U.S., who murdered seven men on the highways of Florida in the 1980s. Focuses on the love affair between Selby Wall (Ricci) and Wuornos. While the film itself has some flaws, not the least of which is portraying Wournos as a victim whose motive was self-defense, Theron's complete transformation for and commitment to the role is fascinating to watch. Her performance alone is worth the rental.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on DVD
Running time 111 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

True Crime, Serial Killers, Women, Oldest Profession, Florida, Period Piece: 1980s, Biopics: Cops & Robbers

Screenplay

Patty Jenkins

Cast

Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Scott Wilson, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley

Cinematography

Steven Bernstein

Director

Patty Jenkins

Music

BT (Brian Transeau)

Other

Peter J. Devlin, Howard Paar, Arthur Coburn, Jane Kurson, Orvis Rigsby, Rhona Meyers, Edward T. McAvoy

Producer

Mark Damon, Clark Peterson, Donald Kushner, Brad Wyman, Charlize Theron, Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions, K/W Productions, Denver & Delilah Films, Newmarket Films

Awards

Oscars 2003: Actress (Theron); Golden Globes 2004: Actress--Drama (Theron); Ind. Spirit 2004: Actress (Theron), First Feature; Natl. Soc. Film Critics 2003: Actress (Theron); Screen Actors Guild 2003: Actress (Theron).