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74 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 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

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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. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    91
    This is harsh and acid stuff, but it's exhilarating on a number of counts. For one thing, Jenkins moves with real authority between scenes of low life, tender intimacy and gripping violence; made on the cheap, her film has the iron certainty of the best art.
  3. 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. 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
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  2. 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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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