Ugly Theron Scores

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2004)

Monster was one of the most thought provoking and compelling movies of the year. Theron became Eileen. Most definitely the performance of the century.
In the first 15 minutes all I could think of was that Charlize really looks hideous. Then I didn't notice it anymore. I was lost in the world of hookers and drunks.
Monster is ultimately a love story between Therons character and Ricci's character. They meet at a gay bar at a time when Eileen has given up on love and life. The one thing that she has been looking for her whole life is love. The killing spree is secondary to the core plot. The story is that she kills in order to provide a great life for Ricci's character. They justify the killings somewhat- which I don't agree with.
It ends with hope. Well done to the producers and Theron.