Who’s in it: Christina Ricci, Charlize Theron, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen
What it’s about: Aileen Wuornos (Theron) had a difficult childhood in Michigan, plagued by abuse and drug use, and she became a prostitute (and pregnant) by the age of 13. Wuornos eventually moved to Florida, where she became a highway prostitute. This movie focuses on the nine-month period in 1989 and 1990 during which she had a lesbian relationship with a woman named Selby (Ricci) and also began murdering any of her clients who tried to rape her.
Worth watching? (star)(star)(star)
“Most of the impact comes from Theron, playing a human nightmare and an actress’ dream. Sometimes, her characterization becomes slightly forced, but it’s still a blistering portrayal of love, fury and evil. Digging deep down, Theron and the movie give us empty lives, desperate romance and murderous rage. They bring a monster to life.”
