Good work here, but a really depressing film.

Rating: 7/10 (26 February 2005)

What a depressing movie. Yes, there were a lot of things done very well in this, but overall it is a real downer. Charlize Theron did what everyone says she did. But all the wonderment at her uglifying herself for this role overshadows the performance by Christina Ricci, who turned in an excellent piece of work herself. She must be taken seriously as a dramatic actress now. Patty Jenkins' direction was good inasmuch as she never called attention to herself. Kudos also to Annie Corley in a small role.
A word about Aileen Wuornos. It is too bad that she had such a terrible life. But lots of people have terrible lives and yet do not go on killing sprees. While one may come to understand her a little better from watching this film, she was nonetheless someone to be despised, and upon whom justice was properly served.