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Charlize Theron delivers a knockout, cast-against-type performance in this gritty drama, based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, a down and out prostitute who was sentenced to death after killing six men between 1989 and 1990. Christina Ricci co-stars as Selby Wall, a lesbian runaway who forms a romantic bond with Wuornos. Inspired by her love (even though she is not gay, strictly speaking) Wuornos tries to get a real job, but after meeting with a string of humiliating failures, she returns to work as a hitchhiking hooker, killing her first victim in self-defence after he rapes and beats her. Eventually, robbing and murdering her clients becomes almost second nature and by the end Wuornos even slays a man who was totally innocent (Scott Wilson). Theron's portrayal of this dangerous yet sympathetic character ranks with some of the greatest performances in cinema. Under heavy makeup, extra weight, and a snarling countenance, she proves herself a fearless, formidable talent, completely unrecognisable from the glamorous beauty of such films as THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) and THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (1997). First-time director Jenkins proves herself with this fluid and engrossing work, capturing a lot of sordid detail that other movies exploring this milieu might miss; she also wrote the script, based on actual conversations and prison letters from Wuornos. The moody, paranoia-enhancing soundtrack is by electronica maestro BT.Product Identifiers
EAN5050824168153
eBay Product ID (ePID)48284542
Product Key Features
ActorBruce Dern, Annie Corley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Scott Wilson, Lee Tergesen, Christina Ricci, Charlize Theron
Film/TV TitleMonster
DirectorPatty Jenkins
LanguageEnglish
Run Time104 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic
Release Year2005
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Commentary with Patty Jenkins Clark Peterson and Charlize Theron
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate18
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerBT
AwardsBest Actress In A Leading Role 2003 - Charlize Theron
ReviewsHarpers & Queen - ...Theron gives this year's most impressive performance..., Film Review - ...Incredible..., Esquire - ...Astounding..., Evening Standard - ...Compelling..., GQ Magazine - ...Powerful... Staggering...
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0 Stereo\Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround\DTS 5.1 Surround
Movie/TV TitleMonster