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Monster (DVD, 2004)
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Leading Role: Christina Ricci
Director: Patty Jenkins
Rating: Rated R
Release Date: Jun 2004
Format: DVD
UPC: 043396055520
Product ID: EPID30018463
Description: 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. Christi...
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Strory of Aileen Wuornos Executed John MurdererReview created: 06/20/06(updated 12/18/06)
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52 of 53 people found this review helpful.
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."
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."
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MonsterReview created: 02/19/06
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3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Excellent movie. Amazing how they made Charlize Theron look like Eileen Wournors. Living in the state of Florida, I remember watching about Wourners on TV. What can be said except that CHARLIZE did a fantastic performance. 4 Stars to that movie.
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Disturbing But Keeping It RealReview created: 10/24/06
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2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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.
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A wild journey for adults...Enjoy the ride!2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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!
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Charlize Theron is superbReview created: 07/03/06
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2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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.....
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Monster1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pretty good movie, fairly accurate portrayal of the case, but does depict the killer as something of a victim herself, which I don't completely buy.
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Charlise Theron1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I saw this movie with a friend and decided I wanted to purchase for myself. I am a fan of Charlise Theron and find it to be a true story. I am well pleased with the product.
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monsterReview created: 10/08/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
this movie is quite a story to it. shocks you with the way things could be out there.very believable movie.keeps you on edge,trying to figure where this is going.not for young kids! graphic on the thoughts,scenes as well. it is a well put together movie.suspense-thrills-sadness
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GreatReview created: 07/24/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I have been wanting to see this movie since it came out. I was not disappointed! I thought it was a excellent movie!
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Monster 2004Review created: 07/10/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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.......
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good movie.
) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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.
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Sad but very true...Review created: 03/29/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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....
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really goodm movieReview created: 03/11/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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
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a must seeReview created: 03/10/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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.
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monsterReview created: 03/02/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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
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Monster1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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.
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Great movie1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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.
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MONSTER MOVIE
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CHARLIZE THERON IS EXCELLENT! SHE WELL DESERVED THE ACADAMY AWARD FOR BEST ACCTRESS!!!! NOT FOR CHILDREN.
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I do not like the title, it's misleading.Review created: 10/14/09
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I loved the movie, lee's life story was beyond sad. I can see how she must have cracked to do what she did. I don't believe putting her to death was the answer. She needed help, she fell through the cracks. I didn't see anything good about her life. Her parents, friends, teachers, everyone failed her. She did not have the social skills needed to function. She was not a monster, but a victum.
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MonsterReview created: 08/07/09
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) I thought the movie was interesting and well worth what I paid for it. It is based on a true person, female, who was sentenced to death by lethal injection in real life. I would not recommend this movie for young viewers and it does cover different aspects that some people would probable not like.
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Monster (DVD, 2004)Review created: 08/03/09
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Really have to keep an open mind on this one and try to see it from different points of view. It was interesting because it was based on a true story. Didn't like the massive amount of bad language.
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MonsterReview created: 06/08/09
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Don't know many people who would peg the lead role played by Charlize Theron as easy. Can't imagine how many hours were spent in makeup for shooting this film - but whoa ... it is a fantastic expression of acting. The horror of this woman's life was spilled out in every scene. It is a good movie. You are on her roller coaster ... moving from week to week as the film unravels. It is a spiraling story that suddenly comes to a halt. Must see. Do it!
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Monster - The Story of Eileen WournosReview created: 06/01/09
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The movie, 'Monster,' does an excellent job portraying a year in the life of Eileen Wournos,known by many as America's most well-known female serial killer. Charlize Theron, in the title role, truly captures the look, character, and essence of Wournos. She well deserves the Oscar (2004 Best Actress) and numerous other awards bestowed.
The movie itself would have been better served had the part of Wournos' lesbian lover been more accurately portrayed, rather than creating a fictional character loosely based on her.
Still, I found the movie quite enjoyable - one of the best of genre I've seen in some time.
The movie itself would have been better served had the part of Wournos' lesbian lover been more accurately portrayed, rather than creating a fictional character loosely based on her.
Still, I found the movie quite enjoyable - one of the best of genre I've seen in some time.
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MONSTERThe price was was wonderful..the characters depict a true event and its one of the best films ive ever seen
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MONSTER! WHAT A HORRIBLE & REVOLTING MONSTER!!Review created: 12/09/08
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Frightening & keeps you on edge! Never knowing what will happen next! Reminds me of my ex-wife, CLEO!!
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