Charlize Theron
delivers a knockout, cast-against-type performance in
this gritty drama, based on the true story of Aileen
Wuornos, a down and out prostitute who was sentenced to
death after killing six men between 1989 and 1990.
Christina Ricci costars as Selby Wall, a lesbian runaway
who forms a romantic bond with Wuornos. Inspired by her
love (even though she is not gay, strictly speaking)
Wuornos tries to get a real job, but after meeting with
a string of humiliating failures, she returns to work as
a hitchhiking hooker, killing her first victim in
self-defense after he rapes and beats her. Eventually,
robbing and murdering her clients becomes almost second
nature and by the end Wuornos even slays a man who was
totally innocent (Scott Wilson). Theron's portrayal of
this dangerous yet sympathetic character ranks with some
of the greatest performances in cinema. Under heavy
makeup, extra weight, and a snarling countenance, she
proves herself a fearless, formidable talent, completely
unrecognizable from the glamorous beauty of such films
as THE ITALIAN JOB (2003) and THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE
(1997). First-time director Jenkins proves herself with
this fluid and engrossing work, capturing a lot of
sordid detail that other movies exploring this milieu
might miss; she also wrote the script, based on actual
conversations and prison letters from Wuornos. The
moody, paranoia-enhancing soundtrack is by electronica
maestro BT!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Dramas, Prostitution, Rape, Prison, Serial Killers,
Based On A True Story, Prostitutes/Whores,
Self-Defense
Rated:
18A
(Canadian Home Video Rating)
Rating Reason:
For Strong Violence and Sexual Content, and for Pervasive
Language.
Starring:
Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern,
Scott Wilson, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Annie Corley,
Lee Tergesen
Directed By:
Patty Jenkins
Release Information:
Studio: Columbia Tristar Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 30, 2004
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Run Time: 109 minutes
Production Company: Columbia
Package Type: Keep Case
Mastered in High Definition
2003 Academy Award Winner -
Charlize Theron - Best Actress
Based on a True Story
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
