By the time the movie was over, I was sobbing. Maybe because I knew Michael Alig, another "monster" who fell from grace, but I don't think you have to have a friend who became a murderer to be deeply touched by Theron's amazing Oscar-winning performance (you can bet grandma's farm on this one; sorry, Diane). Bring a handkerchief. If you don't need to use it, shame on you.