chilling

Rating: Null/10 (4 June 2004)

Charlize Theron very much deserved the Oscar nod for this one. the metamorphosis into and out of this character required is legendary stuff.
there is much violence and profanity but that is necessary to establish the mood of this disturbing film. I don't normally watch horror/slasher/ killer/bloody typical Hollywood stuff but this one has the added touch of being based on a true story. I remember the newspaper reports of a female serial killer in florida and this film answers a few of the questions. the disclaimer at the end of the film is informative too.
Charlize Theron was exceptional as was Christina Ricci as the other half of a doomed lesbian couple. fortunately the film does not dwell on that aspect more than necessary to contribute to plot development. instead emphasis is placed on the increasing hair trigger temper and downward spin out of control exhibited by the lead role.
this is not a film for sensitive or young viewers but is worth viewing.
7&1/2 out of 10