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Reviews: 529 user | 183 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. Director:Patty JenkinsWriter:Patty Jenkins |
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The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. Written by garykmcd
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Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
30 January 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Monster: Asesina en serie See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$86,831 (USA) (26 December 2003)Gross:
£2,435,557 (UK) (11 June 2004)Company Credits
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[narrating]
Aileen: I always wanted to be in the movies.
[pause]
Aileen: When I was little I thought for sure that one day, I could be a big, big star. Or maybe just beautiful... beautiful and rich, like the women on TV. Yeah, I had a lot of dreams. And I guess you can call me a real romantic, because I truly believe that one day, they'll come true. So I dreamed about it for hours. As the years went by, I learnt to stop sharing them with people. They said I was dreaming. But back then, I believed it...
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(1972)
Written by Lamont Dozier (as Lamont Herbert Dozier), Brian Holland, Eddie Holland,
Greg Ridley, Jerry Shirley, Steve Marriott (as Steve Marriott), Clem Clempson (as Dave 'Clem' Clempson)
Performed by Humble Pie
Courtesy of Universal Records
Used by permission of EMI Blackwood Music Inc. O/B/O Jobete Music Co., Inc.
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Charlize Theron won the academy award for playing Aileen Wuornos on 29 February 2004, Aileen Wuornos's birthday. See more »Goofs
When Selby is cutting off her cast in the motel room, the bathtub has a shower curtain. When Aileen is showering after killing her second victim, the shower has a glass door. See more »Quotes
[first lines][narrating]
Aileen: I always wanted to be in the movies.
[pause]
Aileen: When I was little I thought for sure that one day, I could be a big, big star. Or maybe just beautiful... beautiful and rich, like the women on TV. Yeah, I had a lot of dreams. And I guess you can call me a real romantic, because I truly believe that one day, they'll come true. So I dreamed about it for hours. As the years went by, I learnt to stop sharing them with people. They said I was dreaming. But back then, I believed it...
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A Road Runner: Road Runner's 'G' Jam(1972)
Written by Lamont Dozier (as Lamont Herbert Dozier), Brian Holland, Eddie Holland,
Greg Ridley, Jerry Shirley, Steve Marriott (as Steve Marriott), Clem Clempson (as Dave 'Clem' Clempson)
Performed by Humble Pie
Courtesy of Universal Records
Used by permission of EMI Blackwood Music Inc. O/B/O Jobete Music Co., Inc.
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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.