Monster
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74 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 88 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bruce Dern, Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci
  • Summary: In a revelatory performance, Charlize Theron stars in the shocking and moving true-life story of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute executed last year in Florida after being convicted of murdering six men. While Wuornos confessed to the six murders, including a policeman, she claimed to have killed only in self-defense, resisting violent assaults while working as a prostitute. (Newmarket Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    This is one of the greatest performances in the history of the cinema.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rick Kisonak
    80
    Jenkins' film ranks as one of the past year's very best. Like "In Cold Blood," "The Onion Field" and "Dead Man Walking" before it, her picture provides a mesmerizing portrait of the human side of evil.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Challenges audiences with an unrelieved portrait of self-destruction and horrific violence. American movies don't get much grimmer than this.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Ricci's less flashy characterization of the immature Selby is equally skilled and meshes seamlessly with Theron's uncompromising performance.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 53
  3. Negative: 4 out of 53
  1. BrandonB.
    10
    A truly moving performance by Charlize Theron. I forgot that I was watching a movie and thought that I was really taking her place in this beautiful picture. I remember reading about Aileen's case on the news and that she was going to be executed. I thought that she deserved it, and that she should rot in hell for the murder of seven men. After watching this movie, I have changed my mind completely. Hence this film provokes thought. 10/10.… Expand
  2. Bones
    10
    Charlize Theron delivers with one of the best acting performances of cinema history, and shows she truly deserves an oscar for this one. the script seems nice but sometimes it's quite boring or predictable.… Expand
  3. BrianG
    9
    Charlize Theron plays her part to perfection. Although the storyline is rather morbid, it is gripping, and as one of the critics stated "made me feel a closness to her that may be uncomfortable". I never thought I would end up on the verge of tears for a movie like this, but Theron proved my wrong.… Expand
  4. JamesF.
    7
    Excuse me, uh, Kel R, (4 messages down), it's called homophobia. keisha's performance had more passion.

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