Fantastic!

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Was blown away by Charlize in this movie, she is a truly magnificently talented actress who makes you forget there is a beautiful and glamorous South African model under there. You really believe she IS Wuornos and it's unbelievably good. The movie itself is also gripping and heart wrenching . Deserves all the praise that has been heaped upon it. If you can handle the violence and the tragic storyline, please do not miss this.

(Originally review: 09/03/2017) Charlize Theron is absolutely brilliant, however I found the film simply just good. This is a picture that's not easy to watch at times, there's a lot of unpleasantness but at least there's a point and the story is told quite well for the most part. Patty Jenkins's direction is swift and most impressive, much like Theron's performance as serial killer Aileen Wuornos, within the role you can see Theron disappearing into character and never fading out, the character is of course unlikeable but there are scenes where I could sit back and watch with ease, these include romantic exchanges between Theron and Christina Ricci who play's her lover Selby and the film really glides when these two are on screen together. The picture is well shot, purposely grim, and boasts a watchable supporting cast, that includes Bruce Dern (Thomas) and Annie Corley (Donna/Selby's stepmother). There's a lot of sexual nature and there anything but enjoyable because it constantly ends uncomfortable or in bloodshed. Some of the dialogue isn't too good, and I felt the picture became morally nasty in the second half, but I was at least aware not to let my emotions get the better of me, and concede that this is at the very least a well-crafted, good piece of filmmaking that may not be great script wise but most definitely keeps itself interesting and is competently directed and contains two strong performances from Theron and Ricci.

The thing is Aileen underestimated herself by just dreaming and not working for her goals she just waited for people to discover her for nothing , this story is really inspiring if you understand it . she didn't know that life is harsh and it will hit her so bad and like that guy said: when the beach party is over you don't get to say you know what ! now i'd like to have what everybody worked their entire life for , it doesn't work that way . so don't quit and never give up but you have to work hard for your dream by taking the right path otherwise you'll end up like Alieen , this movie is powerful and full of lessons , Charlize Theron performance was really fantastic might be her best movie .

I have seen numerous Aileen Wournos documentaries & interviews, so I am pretty familiar w her speech, quirks, mannerisms, and appearance. Charlize Theron absolutely embodies everything about Aillen Wournos. Her performance gives the viewer a genuine and accurate look into the life of Wournos. She shows that Aileen was very ordinary, who had just been kicked in the teeth time & time again by life. Those plethora of experiences ultimately turned a regular young woman into a very cynical, callused & unpredictable individual. One of the best performances by an actor/actress that I have ever seen...ever. Monster is in my Top 50 greatest movies list