Quite possibly the best female performance on screen

Rating: Null/10 (3 December 2004)

I heard about all the buzz going on about Theron's performance last year. I was a little unsure going into it because usually when something is so hyped, I tend to find faults a lot easier. Let me tell you, I was absolutely blown away. Weight gain and makeup aside, Theron's performance was hands down absolutely brilliant. She had the mannerisms of Wuornos down perfectly, and found the emotional depth that this character needed. From the second that Theron is on screen, the electricity of her character breaks through, transcending any boundary. The first half of the film is not as powerful as the rest, but the second half was absolutely on fire. WARNING, SPOILER! The scene towards the end when she is sitting outside the bus station with Ricci, words cannot begin to describe it. She broke down, and that is acting. She wasn't screaming, she was honestly crying, and that was the most incredible acting I have possibly ever seen. One Oscar could not be enough for this performance that Charlize Theron gave. Having seen documentaries on Wuornos as well, Theron had her down perfectly, which is in a way horrifying. Bravo to Theron on this unbelievably incredible performance that will go down in history as one of the best ever performed on screen.