Monster

[Aramis]

After seeing parts of this movie on Showtime, I decided to rent it last night to see all of it.

Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos (played by Charlize Theron; who is also in "The Italian Job" as well as my avatar) who was sexually, physically, and emotionally abused all throughout her childhood, she flees her Michigan home to become a Daytona Beach, FL prostitute who became a serial killer. She engages in a lesbian relationship with a girl she meets named Selby (played by Christina Ricci).

I was bowled over by Theron's depiction of Aileen Wuornos. The makeup on Charlize made her possess an uncanny resemblance to the real Aileen Wuornos...and the expressions she showed were awesome, and as the film progressed and Wuornos became more psychotic, her eyes became more and more expressive. A totally convincing performance. Theron's body language was right on also. The way she smoked a cigarette and walked was wonderful.

Unpleasant and very little fun to watch but, despite some slips, it is a strong film and fair dramatisation of the story that is tragic, depressing and has nothing that will uplift you in any way.

Did anyone else liked this movie for the mere purpose that it didn't try to portray Aileen in particular anyway, but rather took an unbiased stance? For those who haven't seen it, I would HIGHLY recommend you watch.


Also, a bit of an interesting fact. . .the word "****" and all permutations of it are spoken 189 times in this movie.


You can view the trailer here. (http://theonenetwork.com/movies/Monster/2837/Trailer.html)

[Turkish]

I've watched the movie, and I thought Theron did an awesome job. Definitely not a feel-good movie, but a great one indeed.

[Gnarmageddon]

It's sitting on the table in my living room right now.

I might have to go check it out.

[thedeadwalk!]

Not much else to say other than it was really moving.

[A Goonie]

I thought the movie was really moving. The acting was great. I saw it months ago and i never regreted rented it. It makes me said but still a good one

[Esp Griffyn]

I saw a documentary about that woman, she was one sick puppy.

[Ramsey]

Man that movie scares me :(



not that i'd pick up prostitutes or anything lolol

[Interstate]

sounds a very interesting film i'ma have to check it out.

[Aramis]

It's sitting on the table in my living room right now.

I might have to go check it out.

If you have the DVD, take a look at the featurette. It has a behind-the-scenes of the movie and it shows Charlize getting make-up put on. It's really amazing to see her transformation in the process.

[E sharp]

I totally didn't recognise Charlize but now that you mention it...yeah..it does look like her. I haven't really watched the movie, i just walked past and my mummeh was watching it and i watched the part how she shoots the guy in the car on the highway at night.

[Aramis]

Yeah it takes awhile to truly recognize her. . .during my first time watching the movie, I completely forgot that a beautiful woman was underneath all that make-up. She even gained 30 pounds for the role.

[Rage in ruins]

although highly depressing, i thought this film was excellent. it really gives you a new outlook on the kind of people you see every day and think "What a trashy slut. She should get a real job". This movie also dramatically improved my opinion of Theron's acting ability. I use to think of her as another one of those beautiful but expendable girls that just fills in the "brainless cheerleader" role, but after "Monster", I see her as a respectable actress and look forward to her future works

[Grant]

I loved her performance, she deserved her Oscar unlike Halle Berry. Giving her an Oscar is one of the only things the Academy has done right.