Phenomenal performance from almost unrecognisable Theron.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2007)

It's rare that I feel the best actress Oscar is "won" by the most deserving recipient but Charlize' performance unquestionably was the best of that year and arguably any other year.
For even an established character actress to have pulled this off would be one thing but for a Hollywood pretty-girl to have done so beggars belief.
Where did Charlize get it from? I'm assuming that her personal history was a factor - I believe her mother killed her violent father in self-defence - correct me if i'm wrong - so she perhaps knows something of the life of Aileen Wournos.
If you haven't already I suggest that you see Nick Broomfields two documentaries on the same subject to see how perfectly Theron nailed Aileens aggressive yet vulnerable persona and for further background.
It's an incredibly sad film as well and though the film doesn't spread it on too thick how Aileens loveless childhood created the "monster" you can't help but agree in this case that Aileen was created and not born "evil" and hopefully feel as i did immense sympathy for her and the trail of almost accidental death that for a few brief moments allowed Aileen to avenge the despicable treatment in her life but then led to her own betrayal by her girlfriend and ultimate demise.
Once again - an astonishing display by Theron.