Monster
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Monster (2003) is a true story about one of American female serial killer. The role of Aileem Wuornos is portrayed by Charlize Theron, and she received an Oscar for her role.
Serial Killer Aileen 'Lee' Wuornos was executed by lethal injection in October of 2002, over a decade after her Florida killing spree came to an end. Now, first time director Patty Jenkins and actress Charlize Theron have turned Wuornos' story into a feature film costarring Christina Ricci as Wuornos' friend/lover Selby.
The most impressive thing about "Monster" was Jenkins attention to detail. Not only did she shoot the film at some of Wuornos' old hotspots, such as the same Port Orange, Florida biker bar that Wuornos had frequented, she also transformed a usually glamorous Charlize Theron into a very believable murdering prostitute. However, director Jenkins deserves only half the credit.
With Charlize Theron's portrayal of Wuornos, the actress has accomplished what most movie stars wait their entire careers for and sometimes never get, a role that extracts the richest nectar of their acting ability. From physical altercations, which included two sets of artificial teeth and layers of facial paints to the believability of every action of her character, Charlize Theron was Aileen Wuornos. The easily recognizable actress was gone.