truly haunting

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2003)

this movie was very impressive. though i think the film as a whole still pales in comparison to the individual performance of charlize theron. this is truly one of the best performances in the history of the cinema, man or woman. it wasnt just the amazing makeup and weight gain that made me forget that it was charlize on screen. she quite simply was aileen wuornos. i became so deeply enthralled in her character that i would forget i was even in a theater. now two days after my viewing, i am still left haunted by her portrayal. she did what angelina jolie has made a career out of, and did it worlds better. she portrayed a hard ass woman with a vulnerable side that is just under the surface with such brazen honesty, my throat was swelled up the entire movie holding back tears.
christina ricci really didnt impress me. she is a phenomenal actress, but this role really just didnt suit her. she began to hate every scene she was in.
film: A- charlize theron: A+ christina ricci: C+