Monster (2003)
Based on a true story.
Monster rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.3/10· 172K votes
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic74%
TMDb7.206/10· 3K votesWith 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.3/10 on IMDb and 74/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About Monster
In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.
Cast of Monster
Charlize Theron
as Aileen Wuornos
Christina Ricci
as Selby Wall
Bruce Dern
as Thomas
Lee Tergesen
as Vincent Corey
Annie Corley
as Donna
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Gene / Stuttering "John"
Marco St. John
as Evan / Undercover "John"
Marc Macaulay
as Will / Daddy "John"
Scott Wilson
as Horton / Last "John"
Rus Blackwell
as Cop
Tim Ware
as Chuck
Stephan Jones
as Lawyer
Monster facts
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $58.5M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Multi genre approach seamlessly blends animation comedy and genuine drama
- •Based on true story foundation adds weight to character motivations and outcomes
- •Family friendly framework provides accessibility for mixed age audiences
What the audience disliked
- •Genre tonal shifts occasionally confuse narrative focus between drama and comedy
- •Animation style may feel dated relative to contemporary production standards
Trailer
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