possibly the best performance of all time

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2003)

I know it seems like a huge gesture to laud anyone with that sort of accolade , but to be quite honest, I'm not sure if I've ever even noticed or seen Charlize Theron in a movie before. See this movie and you will understand that previously well-respected actors are but pretenders to the crown when it comes to selflessness and dedication to a role. I was absolutely mesmerized from start to finish by this movie (although I could do without the initial voice-overs). The only bad thing about this film is that Christina Ricci gives one of her best turns in a supporting role that is largely unsympathetic and will undeservedly be overlooked by everyone that's awestruck and train-wrecked by Theron's Aileen Wuornos.
The fearlessness of this film is unprecedented and long-awaited. I won't sleep well tonight.