Monster (2004, DVD)

Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron) and Selby Wall (Christina Ricci) become pseudo-'lesbian' lovers in this true story about a prostitute (Wuornos) who hates and kills six either brutal, married, cheating, or adulterous men between 1989 and 1990.

This show angered me because to call the relationship between Wuornos and Wall lesbian is a false representation of lesbian relationships, in general. The real and show relationship between the two women doesn't resemble the commits made and responsibilities taken in the vast majority of same-gender, long-term woman relationships. That is why I didn't count this portrayal as excellent, even though Charlize Theron delivers a riveting performance of the late 20th century wife beaten, cheated by numerous adulterous 'men', serial killer.

Though Charlize is a raving beauty out of character, in the Wuournos character she was transformed into an atrocious woman who just couldn't cut it in real life society. Though she did try.

Wuournos is repeatedly humiliated as she tries to get honest job after job. She lacks skills and training at every turn and seems dyslexic. Plus, as a violently abused prostitute, she undoubtedly suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. So this rejection and humiliation only heightens her senses of self-worthlessness and compulsive violence.

After her first John (after being with Selby) beats and rapes her, she kills him in self-defense. It comes to her as a shock that she does it. Once she got the sweet taste of revenge she couldn't stop robbing and murdering the male brutes, sluts, and adulterers who hired her for quick and secret sex as they expected it. Though no one deserves to be murdered, Wuournos was by the state. Almost all the men she murdered were made out to be victims and saints, who were 'just being typical men by hiring a prostitute . . .' .

I also didn't give this story line an excellent rating because it fails miserably to look at the sexual roles the brutal, cheating, adulterous men are playing in the tragic story of Aileen Wuournos. Rated R and a half, this one's not even for pre-teens or young teens. It's an adult film that one should go into with a critiquing mind of the men's roles and mischaracterizations as "victims."

Returned emails prompt. Movie was sent to me pretty fast. I bought this movie because I have been wanting it for a while but never got around to going to get it.

I have been wanting to see this movie since it came out. I was not disappointed! I thought it was a excellent movie!

WOW! What can I say? Well to start this film was well put together,well played by the actors and well looked into before setting into just making the next wanna be box office hit. Monster will make you love it nor hate it. Based on the "first" female serial killer. Taking place in where we know as fun and sun Florida. Only this story based on Aileen Wuornos played by Charlize Theron. This film is nothing but fun in the sun. For Aileens life was not just on the set starting here as if watched. We learn that Aileen stars herself in 1992 title Aileen Wuornos: the selling of a SERIAL KILLER - 1992 interviews. As we watch in horror of what is the worst of what is unknown. Did these things happend to Aileen aka Lee? In the convincing 92 interviews it's hard not to want to believe Lee and what was told. Then comes Lee's shocking tell all and no holds bar in 2002 Lee turns up the heat in the Life and DEATH of a SERIAL KILLER INTERVIEWS! Here Lee tell's all and everything but what happend in 92 this time Lee turns it all around and is ready to die hard and nothing is gonna stop her from what Lee wants as always. This dvd packed with shocking moments has you mad and wanting everything not 10 years ago in the 92 interviews. UNTILL the camras are down and Lee thinks they are off do we hear something that may just shock us even more!? Lee is put to death and then Patty Jenkins picks up the heat in this non stop action yet painful jet set movie Monster. As we once again feel pain for Lee why? Then there's times of hurt and anger all in one. As the one and only Charlize Theron gives her best yet. One film to watch but recomend the interviews first as they all fall in place. To the final Oscar winning cut Monster. This film was well done by not just Jenkins however Jenkins herself and Theron went on a misson to research. To the streets where Lee once was to the sceen where she was caught. This is a dedicated film and will leave you on the edge of your seats with sceens of tears of sadness yet anger. Enjoy this thrill of a ride as it's like watching Speed for the first time only Jenkins really knows when to push that button to blow things up. 5 stars. Leigha Anes Wells.......

the item description states that this movie was new, however upon opening it and looking at the disc i discoverd that it was NOT new! The disc has numerous scratches

this is a good movie. i was shocked about how good it was. i can watch this movie several times, and still like it. unlike other movies that i have seen.

This movie really isn't for kids, unless you're trying to scare them LOL This is a "Sad, but very true movie". If you like based on true story, this will be the movie for you. I've seen this movie a few times and each time I'm just shaking my head and thinking..."why"? Poor lady....

this movie was actually pretty good, its a shame though people in this world are really like that. I would recommend this movie to adults 21 and over. i dont think it is suttable forunder that age. I do say they found the perfect girl to act upon aillen cuz she looks just like her unless it was some heavy dudy makeup. both the main actoresses did an an aesome job. i have seen this movie before aND decided to go ahead and buy it. great movie

ok at first i thought this movie was just going to be a hooker turned lesbian movie, but as things worked out it was way deeper than that. and the fact that its a true story makes the movie even more interesting. i mean you can identify with the characters and the acting is excellent.

this was a very good movie kept us on our seats my whole family liked it, there wasn't nothing we didn't like about the movie and it was shipped fast too

I was please with my puchase, the package it was sent in and the case it came in. I would do business with this person again

Excellent movie, excellent acting. Disturbingly well written. Charlize Theron deserved the academy award for this one. I fully agree with reviewer "Undersmoke's" commentary. Kept my interest from start to finish.

...in one part of the movie, and its not a big deal. Would have liked to have known about it before ordering though.

I like this movie because it is a thriller. It's one of those movies that you can't stop watching after only a few minutes. Easy to follow plot & high suspense.

Charlize Theron gives the performance of a lifetime in this excellent movie about serial killer Aileen Wuornos. I highly recommend watching Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer after you've seen this movie. Then you'd totally appreciate her performance all the way down to her facial expressions. This movie is a little disturbing at times, particularly when she is raped, so I only recommend this film for mature audiences. But Charlize does an excellent job transforming a small time hooker into the first female serial killer in U.S. history. The movie is a little sympathetic towards Aileen Wuornos, as it tries to show things from her point of view. Other critics don't like the movie as much as I do because of this reason, but you just have to take it all in and form your own opinion. I believe this is an important movie and the cast is outstanding. No wonder why Charlize won an Oscar for her role. She did her homework and plays the part as if she was a cold-hearted serial killer herself. If you like informative, well-acted serial killer movies, this is right up there with the best movies in the genre.

I love this film and watch it over and over and still get a lump in my throat everytime,I really love the song that plays when the two women roller skate do anyone know what its called?

An excellent movie reminescent of "Boys don't cry" with Hilliary Swank. How they turned Charlize Theron into what you see on scene amazed my wife and I. Graphic and disturbing, but at the same time, insightful and heartbreaking. Shows how society pushed this misfit to the edge and beyond. A must see for all open-minded adults. Charlize deserves her Oscar for this one...what an actress!

Great movie. If you see both of Nick Broomfield's documentaries (Selling of a serial killer and Life and death of a Serial Killer) you will have more insight into the relationship between Wournos and her lover Tye. It really sheds more light on Wournos' state of mind during her spree. I liked "Monster" but without seeing the other two documentaries it would have left me a little disappointed. See all three and get the whole picture.....

CHARLIZE THERON IS EXCELLENT! SHE WELL DESERVED THE ACADAMY AWARD FOR BEST ACCTRESS!!!! NOT FOR CHILDREN.

this was a real good movie, its just crazy and it is also crazy how they keep you in suspense throughout the whole movie. The movie was good from beginning to end and the ending was very well put together