All Hail Charlize Theron

Rating: 7/10 (25 June 2015)

Charlize Theron is without a doubt my favourite actress, and one of the finest actresses to grace our screens. She is immensely dedicated to all her roles, no matter how big or small. Charming, funny, intense, heartfelt, all her films boast range and credibility and immediate likability. Young Adult, Mad Max Fury Road, Hancock, Prometheus, Snow White & The Huntsman, these are just a few of her best pieces of work, holding the screen against other big stars and never faltering. It has taken me too long to get to Monster, and finally I've seen it. Holy mother this is a cinematic performance for the ages, Theron completely melds into real life serial killer Aileen Wournos, and it's terrifying and gripping throughout. Ditching her scolding South African-American beauty for a greased up and bruised hooker, this is a performance not to be missed in a film that holds up to the Theron's power. Christina Ricci is absolutely sublime, her best performance in my opinion out of many. With many scenes filled with shock, peril, violence and surprisingly enough heart, Monster is a superb showcase for Theron's screen-dominating talent.