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30 January 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
Based on a true storyPlot:
Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 16 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(109 articles)
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Gripping but incredibly depressing moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Charlize Theron | ... | Aileen | |
| Christina Ricci | ... | Selby | |
| Bruce Dern | ... | Thomas | |
| Lee Tergesen | ... | Vincent Corey | |
| Annie Corley | ... | Donna | |
| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Gene / Stuttering "John" | |
| Marco St. John | ... | Evan / Undercover "John" | |
| Marc Macaulay | ... | Will / Daddy "John" | |
| Scott Wilson | ... | Horton / Last "John" | |
| Rus Blackwell | ... | Cop | |
| Tim Ware | ... | Chuck | |
| Stephan Jones | ... | Lawyer | |
| Brett Rice | ... | Charles | |
| Kaitlin Riley | ... | Teenage Aileen | |
| Cree Ivey | ... | 7-Year-Old Aileen |
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Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language.Parents Guide:
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109 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | Iceland:16 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Malaysia:18PL (DVD) | Sweden:15 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:18 | Czech Republic:15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Continuity: Aileen comes back to the motel and finds Selby cutting off her cast in the bathroom. A can of beer is on the dresser in front of the mirror, and the lamp on the table is on. When they leave the bathroom, the beer is gone and the light is off. moreSoundtrack:
Flirtin' With Disaster moreFAQ
How did Charlize Theron make that amazing transformation into Aileen Wuornos?A Note Regarding Spoilers
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Based on a true story this movie is about Ailen Wuornos, a prostitute, who killed quite a few men who she "serviced". She was convicted in 1990 and executed in 2002.
She's played by Charlize Theron who's just incredible. It starts off just before she began murdering men and has met Selby (Christina Ricci), an adorable lesbian who loves her. It basically chronicles their relationship and what led Wuornos to kill these men. Also she reaccounts her childhood and how she became a prostitute. It's more than a little depressing--it's a tragic story of a beaten woman who saw murder as the only way out. Only three murders are shown and that's more than enough. The violence is not glorified--it's bloody and sick and one is the most harrowing thing I've seen in years. What's so fascinating (and scary) about this film is that I actually began to sympathize with Wuornos! While I could never condone her actions you can see clearly what led her to it. This is a rare film--it makes a serial killer look sympathetic.
Theron is a wonder in this--she became Wuornos (who was very unattractive). She gained weight, shaved off her eyebrows, colored her hair, used contacts and dentures to change her appearance completely. Never once did I think I was seeing Theron acting--she BECAME Wuornos. A great performance--she'll easily get the Oscar for this one. Ricci is also good here. She's been ignored in the press but she nicely underplays the role of Selby and is a perfect contrast to Theron's acting. Also nice to see Bruce Dern in a small role.
Music is used very effectively here. They play songs of the time it took place (1980s) so you know when this is happening and also nicely complements the actions on screen (especially with Journey's "Don't Stop Believing").
A very good movie but a very depressing one. Proceed at your own risk.