A very good movie

It has been a while since I have watched this flick and I should re-watch it at some point but there is no denying that this movie really impressed me the first time around. Back then, everybody was floored by Charlize Theron who had a solid career so far but thanks to this movie, she definitely reached another level. And, indeed, Theron gave a fearless performance which went beyond getting a few pounds (she actually gained 30 pounds) and getting a prosthetic nose. What was really impressive about her performance was how deep she went in developing her character’s messed up psychological state. Basically, Theron completely disappeared behind the character which is what every actor should try to attain. Still, this movie is not just about this performance, it is also one of the best movies dealing with a serial killer. Indeed, I’m not a huge fan of the genre (too many stupid twist endings and far-fetched plots in my opinion) but, this one, by focusing on the serial killer and show her as an average (albeit messed-up) human being, was much more compelling. I mean, when you get to see Wuornos as a young teenager getting in some cars with some strangers and being dumped a while later, it was quite bleak and heartbreaking. To conclude, I think it is a really amazing flick and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre.


8/10