Monster (2003, USA) C-109m. *** D: Patty Jenkins. Starring Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kane Hodder. Searing drama based on a real case, about a street hooker (Theron), who befriends a lesbian loner (Ricci) and takes it on the lam with her when she shoots one of her customers, a sadistic rapist. More serious than NATURAL BORN KILLERS (which was a satire), film is also worthy of comparison to HENRY - PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER (1986). Oscar-winning performance by Theron. Written by the director.


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