Review of Monster

Monster (2003)
10/10
As Dustin Hoffman said last night, "You never see an actress go to the depths that Charlize Theron accomplishes in the powerful, brilliantly performed film. An Oscar nod, for sure.
9 December 2003
As Dustin Hoffman said last night, "You never see an actress go to the

depths that Charlize Theron accomplishes in the powerful, brilliantly

performed film". An Oscar nod, for sure, to say the least. This is a

performance for the ages. If you respect film acting and the brilliance

it can behold, this is a must see film. Patty Jenkins does magnificently

to not get in her actors way, to let them inhabit their characters

without the use of flashy camera tricks, or showy first time 'I'm Here!'

directorial flashes. Wonderfully written, this is a 'rough tough, take

no prisoners' film, that is not for all sensibilities. However, if

you're an adventurer and you want to have your cinematic world 'rocked',

see Monster. It is utterly unforgettable. Charlize, as Dustin also said,

'I apologize for not seeing this sooner...' but how could anyone know?

This is a great lesson to never pigeon-hole an actor. God Bless Ferne

Cassel for the most staggering job of casting of the decade. If there

were Oscars for that branch, she deserves five for believing and

delivering... and Charlize, you owe her two for staying on your agent so

you got to see this moment of your life, and to the brilliant Patty

Jenkins for delivering such an electrifying film. Wow!.........
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