Monster (2003)

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A tough, disturbing film that doesn't shed enough light on its psychopathic anti-hero.

Talk about getting ugly for Oscar--Charlize Theron does it both inside and out, turning in a powerful, certainly award-worthy performance that's just as mind-blowing as her makeunder in a movie that, quite frankly, doesn't back it up. 

--Stacie Hougland (Hollywood.com)

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Charlize Theron pulls off the year's most astounding screen makeover in Patty Jenkins's film ''Monster.'' At the very least the disappearance of the cool and creamy blond star into the body of a ruddy, bedraggled street person is an astounding cosmetic stunt.

--Stephen Holden (The New York Times)

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Charlize Theron pours herself into the body and mind of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Patty Jenkins' devastating directing debut.

--Stephanie Zacharek (Salon)

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What sort of holds the film together through the ugliness of the story and the rather bland style of {director} Jenkins’ presentation is {Charlize} Theron. B-

--Lee Tistaert (Lee's Movie Info)

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Patty Jenkins’s “Monster” attempts to take the ferocious life of famous serial killer Aileen Wuornos and stuff it into a love story of heartbreaking aspirations. The effort fails miserably, with only Charlize Theron’s heady performance as Wuornos the real saving grace of this unquestionably misguided film. C

--Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com)

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“Monster” is going to become one of the most revered independent films of this decade. It not only tells a very involving and important story and puts Charlize Theron in a whole new light, it also proves the power of filmmaking.

--Oktay Ege Kozak (Movie-Vault.com)

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This is a film with a story, concerned much less with shocking audiences than with showing how a brutalized childhood can result in a brutal adult. 

--Chris Barsanti (FilmCritic.com)

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It's hard not to be impressed by Charlize Theron's performance in Monster. 

--David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)

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A great date movie for those "Man-Hater Club of America" members looking to get out of the house. Though, I can't help but wonder, with each sweaty fat man Aileen Wuornos found herself underneath, did she think, "This is going to someday win someone an Oscar!" 

--B. Alan Orange (MovieWeb)

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Still, “Monster” is a must-see if only for Charlize Theron’s extraordinary performance. 

--Kevin N. Laforest (Montreal Film Journal)

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View this movie prepared, but definitely view it – for Theron’s incredible performance and its important – if difficult – subject matter. 84/100

--Brian Webster (Apollo Guide)

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Statuesque stunner Charlize Theron ignites the grim, disturbingly violent true-crime drama "Monster" with a gutsy, tour de force performance that should place her at the forefront of the Oscar race for best actress. 

--Megan Lehmann (New York Post)

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Cast

Charlize Theron The Devil's Advocate, The Italian Job, The Cider House Rules Christina Ricci Sleepy Hollow, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Ice Storm Bruce Dern The Haunting, The 'burbs, Small Soldiers Lee Tergesen Wayne's World, Shaft, The Forgotten Pruitt Taylor Vince JFK, Constantine, Identity Annie Corley Seabiscuit, The Bridges of Madison County, Here on Earth Marco St. John Thelma & Louise, The Punisher, Hard Target [more]

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With "Monster," Charlize Theron becomes queen of the self-effacing starlets, eclipsing Nicole Kidman in last year's "The Hours," in which she concealed herself behind a prosthetic schnoz to simulate plain-Jane author Virginia Woolf. --David Germain (San Francisco Examiner) It's a striking change from Theron's usual glamorous roles - and there's more to it than mere make-up - even if the film doesn't offer much in the way of insight or surprise in what is a very straightforward story.  --Nev Pierce (BBC Films) Surprisingly moving, impressively directed drama with a deservedly Oscar-winning performance by Charlize Theron.  --Matthew Turner (ViewLondon) With a serial killer who is also a serial victim, and whose gruff exterior conceals a fragile beauty, it is hard to know who the real monster is in this film - and that's a good thing. 7/10 --Anton Bitel (Movie Gazette) "Monster" contains stunning performance and is a fine film that should be seen when you have some time to think about its craft and questions, but not mindless entertainment for the midnight movie crowd.  -- (Bloody-Disgusting.com)