But nobody imaged the nightmare that awaited the seven men standing in the way of her happiness. More of a monster than hollywood could picture by sue russell. Interviewed here is director patty jenkins and actors theron, christina ricci and bruce dern. Christina ricci played her semifictionalized lover, selby wall based on wuornoss reallife girlfriend tyria moore. When i read the script, i didnt know that it was based. Watch monster 2003 full movie free online streaming tubi. Wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was the subject of monster, and theron s work in the film was heavily praised by critics, including roger ebert, who considered it one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema. Monster is a 2003 biographical crime drama film written and directed by patty jenkins. It chronicles wuornos story from childhood until her first murder conviction. The film was chosen by the american film institute as one of the top ten films of 2003. The theatrical film monster 2003, starred charlize theron as wuornos. Monster dvd with charlize theron 2003 academy award winner.
Charlize theron, christina ricci, kane hodder, lee tergesen, annie corley, scott wilson and bruce dern. But even though its portrait of wuornos is sympathetic, the movie still carries a. Charlize theron timeline featuring movies and other. Charlize theron launched a career turning heads in 1996s two days in the valley as one of the quirky neonoirs femme fatales. In a revelatory performance, charlize theron stars in the shocking and moving truelife story of aileen wuornos, a prostitute executed last year in florida afte. Theron already has one oscar, from 2004, for her portrayal of serial killer aileen wuornos in monster. Monster trailer moviefone movie theaters moviefone. Monster aileen wuornos charlize theron this crime drama is based on a true life female serial killer, aileen wuornos, a role undertaken in truly amazing fashion by charlize theron more renowned for her decorative attributes than her method acting. As may not surprise fans who have seen her transformation into aileen wuornos for monster, charlize theron. Christina ricci plays selby wall, wuornos friend in the movie, a character based on a real. With charlize theron, christina ricci, bruce dern, lee tergesen. Charlize theron is gorgeous, talented, and seems to have it made, but life hasnt been easy for her. Theron is of afrikaner dutch, with some french huguenot and german descent, and afrikaner military figure danie theron was her greatgreatuncle.
Jan 22, 2004 watching charlize theron as serial killer aileen wuornos in writerdirector patty jenkinss drama, monster, one finds oneself asking. She simply asks that we witness the womans final desperate attempt to be a better person than her fate intended. In a daring move, charlize theron, one of tinseltowns tastiest tarts, put on the ugly and got an academy award for her efforts. And that is what charlize theron does in this movie. Jan 30, 2004 monster, as most of you know, is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, physically ugly. The best movies starring charlize theron flickchart. Aileen wuornos monster movie true story at reelfaces. The film is about serial killer aileen wuornos, a former street prostitute who murdered her seven male clients between 1989 and 1990 and was executed in florida in 2002. She became a prostitute by the age of thirteen, the same year she became pregnant. Monster is a film directed by patty jenkins with charlize theron, christina ricci, bruce dern, scott wilson, year. Charlize theron pulls off the years most astounding screen makeover in patty jenkinss film monster. Monster, as most of you know, is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, physically ugly. Based on a true story charlize theron the italian job, trapped explodes in a magnetic, oscarwinning performance as. Monster had its world premiere at the afi fest on november 16, 2003.
Severely abused and unloved, aileen immersed herself in the dangerous world of highway prostitution. Told in her own words, this is the story of serial killer aileen wuornos, who was portrayed in an oscarwinning performance by charlize theron in the film monster. The true story of a woman with a tortured past traces her path from prostitution, to hopeful love, to vengeful murder, to becoming a serial killer. Film beauty theron transforms into monster in monster, charlize theron portrays aileen wuornos, a serial killer executed in 2002 for mudering six men. In her academy awardwinning role, charlize theron portrays the true story of aileen wuornos, a woman with a tortured past who turns to prostitution for money, and who eventually turned her anger into a motive for murder, becoming one of americas most infamous serial killers. There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of this rare breed of death row inmate. Jenkins and composer bt discuss the score in the other featurette, including how the. Theron astonished critics in her almost unrecognizable role in the true story of americas first known female serial killer in monster. Buy monster dvd movie with charlize theron, and christina ricci, cheap discount drama dvd movies. In 2004, charlize theron became the envy of every woman in hollywood when she was named best actress at the 76th academy awards, writing her name into the annals of film history with her harrowing performance as prostituteturnedserial killer aileen wuornos in monster. Jun 01, 2011 monster 1010 movie clip bye, baby 2003 hd. As much has been said about theron s performance as aileen, i wont comment too much.
It stars charlize theron as wuornos, a performance that earned theron an. Abused and unloved, aileen immersed herself in the world of highway prostitution until she met selby wall, a naive girl who was aileens last chance at a normal life. Charlize theron gives a searing, deglamorized performance as real life serial killer aileen wuornos in monster, an intense, disquieting portrait of a profoundly damaged. The disappearance of the cool, creamy blonde star into the body of a ruddy, bedraggled. John patterson on charlize therons turn in monster film. In a revelatory performance, charlize theron stars in the shocking and moving true life story of aileen. The top 20 movies starring charlize theron flickchart. In the end, maybe that is what i found so disturbing about this movie.
Charlize theron, in the title role, truly captures the look, character, and essence of wournos. Apr 30, 2018 although monster is the film responsible for getting the actress noticed, she is hardly recognizable throughout the movie. Feb 23, 2015 abused and unloved, aileen immersed herself in the world of highway prostitution until she met selby wall, a naive girl who was aileens last chance at a normal life. Bombshell charlize theron nominated for an oscar sapeople. Charlize theron, christina ricci, bruce dern watch more free movies at, or on.
She has been in some huge movies, but what she is probably most known for are her movie transformations. Jun 02, 2017 charlize theron is gorgeous, talented, and seems to have it made, but life hasnt been easy for her. Charlize theron was born in benoni, a city in the greater johannesburg area, in south africa, the only child of gerda theron nee maritz and charles theron. More of a monster than hollywood could picture the. All charlize theron movies ranked charlize theron movies ranked. Here are a few examples of ways you can filter the charts. The film earned theron an academy award for best actress. Since the film is based on the true story of aileen wuornos, the process to transform theron into her character was intense. Modelturnedactress charlize theron leaves her glamorous image behind for this gritty drama, in which she plays a disturbed prostitute who. The making of monster 2004 out of 4 this fourteenminute documentary takes us behindthescenes of the making of monster, the 2003 film that won charlize theron the best actress oscar.
The true story of serial killer aileen wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. And note that there is only one moment in the movie where she seems relaxed and at peace with herself. As much has been said about theron s performance as aileen, i. Jan 07, 2004 theron astonished critics in her almost unrecognizable role in the true story of americas first known female serial killer in monster. Based on a true story charlize theron the italian job, trapped explodes in a magnetic, oscarwinning performance as convicted killer aileen wuornos. Im competent, sane, and im trying to tell the truth. Meet the real faces behind the movie monster, including aileen wuornos. This is the best true life serial killer biopic ever, which won golden globes and charlize theron won an oscar uncannily on 29 february 2004 on the serial killers birthday for her performance as aileen carol wuornos also known as angel of death in the tabloids. 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. Christina ricci plays selby wall, wuornos friend in the movie, a. All charlize theron movies ranked roger ebert, who considered it one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema.
Real aileen wuornos charlize theron monster movie true story. See photos, learn the real story, and buy the monster movie poster. Monster 110 movie clip five dollar break 2003 hd duration. With patty jenkins, charlize theron, dawn botkins, christina ricci. Trailer for monster, starring charlize theron, a movie based on the true story of female serial killer aileen wuornos. When i think of someone capable of murdering a string of people in cold blood, i want to think of them as a monster and not an actual human being. Here are 16 surprising things charlize theron has done to prepare for movie roles. Heres the tragic real life story of charlize theron. Writer and director patty jenkins brings light to this dark tale of a woman whose tragic story is never condoned but deftly brought to life in all its complexity. So when i read the story, it was really just reading a script as a story for the sake of a story, and i just thought that the writing was extremely brave. Some who were entranced by charlize therons eerily accurate impersonation of wuornos in monster will want to compare her performance with the real. Splicedwire charlize theron interview for monster 2003. What charlize theron achieves in patty jenkins monster isnt a performance but an embodiment.
There have been few female serial killers, but aileen wuornos, who was executed in 2002, was a remarkable example of. Well, she should also win an anatomy award for her breasts, which no amount of makeup can belittle. Although monster is the film responsible for getting the actress noticed, she is hardly recognizable throughout the movie. The movie, monster, does an excellent job portraying a year in the life of eileen wournos,known by many as americas most wellknown female serial killer. Charlize theron won the best actress academy award for her unnerving portrayal of serial killer aileen wuornos, a florida prostitute who was tried, convicted and executed for the murder of six men. Charlize theron gives a breathtaking performance that ranks among the best of the year. The story of 3 girls who were kidnapped and kept captive for over 10years.
Charlize theron produced the film and played the role of aileen wuornos. Monster 2003 is the story of aileen wuornos, one of americas only female serial killers, who was executed in florida in 2002. Jan 30, 2004 the true story of serial killer aileen wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. Monster dvd movie charlize theron christina ricci true. With courage, art and charity, she empathizes with aileen wuornos, a damaged woman who committed seven murders. A dark tale based on the true story of aileen wuornos, one of americas first female serial killers. As much has been said about therons performance as aileen, i wont comment too much. Wuornos had a difficult and cruel childhood plagued by abuse and drug use in michigan. Charlize theron the italian job, trapped explodes in a magnetic, oscarrwinning best actress, 2003 performance as convicted killer aileen wuornos. Aileen carol lee wuornos pralle was an american serial killer and prostitute who murdered. In her latest role, charlize stars as fox news host megyn kelly, in a true story about exploitation in the workplace. Some of her most recognizable movies are mighty joe young, monster, and mad max.
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