well played but not that impactfull

Without Theron, this movie is small and somewhat forgettable. With her, however, a force is recognized. Absolutely enthralling performance. Transformation is an understatement.

MONSTER is an unblinking disturbing portrait of a killer. In a performance that goes beyond weight gain and make-up techniques, Charlize Theron truly worthy of her Best Actress win at the oscars. Shes plays Wuornos as fearless and disturbed but she also manages to humanize this monster. This is an astonishing powerful piece of raw acting. The performance of Theron is one of the best performances by a actress I've ever seen in a movie.

A decent informative biographical serial killer film about Aileen Wuornos, tracing the events following up to her execution. Also a slap in the face to the center of prostitution and how the media acts upon it. Charlize Theron pratically looks like Wuorno in every way, from the creepy eyes to the sharp, menancing expression. Worth a watch.

"True crime, secret lesbians, Floridian trailer trash, and 80s pop music." - Jeremiah Kipp

Theron's performance is one of the best of the decade without a doubt, but no one seems to recognize Ricci for her stellar work in this film. The acting elevates a could-be TV re-enactment.

On some level I deeply hate this movie for managing to present Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci making out as something unsexy.

Charlize Theron undergoes a complete transformation.

The direction lacks focus, but Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci are very good, good enough to makes us sympathize with these two strange people and the odd relationship that is at the core of this film.