blown away

Rating: Null/10 (26 January 2004)

Charlize was absolutely awesome in this film. She stripped down to the raw character and vanity took a backseat.
For those who don't know this is Charlize playing the role - you physically would not recognize her. Her body language, speech, mannerisms, expressions ~ complete transformation! She was not attractive in the film, but after watching for awhile there was something vulnerable and 'soft' about the way she played Aileen.
I've seen this kind-of role w/other starlets -- Hillary Swank in 'Boys Don't Cry' and Uma Thurman in the HBO movie 'Hysterical Blindness'. The courage it takes to play this kind of role in Hollywood, where you're judged so much by the way you look . . . it's amazing.
For such a young actress, Charlize is definitely wise beyond her years. In her interviews and films, she holds herself with such grace and elegance. She truly embraced this character and deserves all the recognition I'm sure she'll receive for this role.
Charlize is one of those actresses who will successful for her entire career. She's that kind of talent.