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Monster (2003) -- Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.
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Overview

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Director:
Patty Jenkins
Writer (WGA):
Patty Jenkins (written by)
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Release Date:
30 January 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
Based on a true story
Plot:
Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 16 wins & 13 nominations more
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(131 articles)
Charlize Theron Joins Cast of 4th Mad Max
 (From PEOPLE.com. 30 October 2009, 7:30 AM, PDT)

Charlize Theron kisses a woman for charity
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Gripping but incredibly depressing more (497 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Charlize Theron ... Aileen

Christina Ricci ... Selby
Bruce Dern ... Thomas
Lee Tergesen ... Vincent Corey

Annie Corley ... Donna
Pruitt Taylor Vince ... Gene / Stuttering "John"

Marco St. John ... Evan / Undercover "John"

Marc Macaulay ... Will / Daddy "John"
Scott Wilson ... Horton / Last "John"
Rus Blackwell ... Cop

Tim Ware ... Chuck

Stephan Jones ... Lawyer

Brett Rice ... Charles
Kaitlin Riley ... Teenage Aileen

Cree Ivey ... 7-Year-Old Aileen
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language.
Runtime:
109 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Casselberry, Florida, USA more

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Trivia:
Patty Jenkins wrote the screenplay in only 7 weeks, while the production itself only took 2 months to be set up. more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the roller rink, when Lee and Selby are about to kiss, Selby's hands move from Lee's shoulder to her bicep several times between shots. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Aileen: I always wanted to be in the movies...
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Movie Connections:
References Taxi Driver (1976) more
Soundtrack:
Crimson and Clover more

FAQ

Are there any books written about Aileen Wuomos?
When was Aileen Wuornos executed?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
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136 out of 157 people found the following comment useful.
Gripping but incredibly depressing, 14 February 2004
9/10
Author: Wayne Malin (wwaayynnee51@hotmail.com) from United States

Based on a true story this movie is about Ailen Wuornos, a prostitute, who killed quite a few men who she "serviced". She was convicted in 1990 and executed in 2002.

She's played by Charlize Theron who's just incredible. It starts off just before she began murdering men and has met Selby (Christina Ricci), an adorable lesbian who loves her. It basically chronicles their relationship and what led Wuornos to kill these men. Also she reaccounts her childhood and how she became a prostitute. It's more than a little depressing--it's a tragic story of a beaten woman who saw murder as the only way out. Only three murders are shown and that's more than enough. The violence is not glorified--it's bloody and sick and one is the most harrowing thing I've seen in years. What's so fascinating (and scary) about this film is that I actually began to sympathize with Wuornos! While I could never condone her actions you can see clearly what led her to it. This is a rare film--it makes a serial killer look sympathetic.

Theron is a wonder in this--she became Wuornos (who was very unattractive). She gained weight, shaved off her eyebrows, colored her hair, used contacts and dentures to change her appearance completely. Never once did I think I was seeing Theron acting--she BECAME Wuornos. A great performance--she'll easily get the Oscar for this one. Ricci is also good here. She's been ignored in the press but she nicely underplays the role of Selby and is a perfect contrast to Theron's acting. Also nice to see Bruce Dern in a small role.

Music is used very effectively here. They play songs of the time it took place (1980s) so you know when this is happening and also nicely complements the actions on screen (especially with Journey's "Don't Stop Believing").

A very good movie but a very depressing one. Proceed at your own risk.

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