Realistic and depressing

Rating: 10/10 (3 August 2004)

This is not really a movie one can judge about, as its not entertainment but information and education. If you want to watch it, you really should take your time.
They say that Charlize Theron did one of the greatest acting ever in this movie, and indeed I was impressed how completely and perfectly she became a very different person. Unfortunately others here had problems to keep up with her brilliance, most noticeably her movie girlfriend, played by charismatic Christina Ricci.
I was also impressed that a movie about a 'Monster' showed not a monster, but instead a very living and understandable human being, tortured by her really horrible life before finally making some really stupid decisions. Indeed, this movie actually contains one of the greatest romantic moments I've ever seen in a movie.
I can't help but give this movie full marks and full recommendation.