Monster
Director: Patty Jenkins
Actors: Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern
PlotA down-on-her-luck woman, Aileen, with a troubled past, makes her living as a prostitute on the highways of Florida. Struggling to escape a life of hardship and abuse, she longs for a change but feels trapped in her current existence. One night, a seemingly innocent encounter at a bar with a kind-hearted woman, Selby, sparks an unexpected connection, leading Aileen to believe she might finally have a shot at a happier, more normal life away from the streets. As Aileen’s affection for Selby grows, she dreams of a better future together, clinging to the hope that love can overcome her brutal reality.
However, Aileen's world turns upside down when a violent self-defense against an abusive client leads to a series of ill-fated decisions. Wrestling with a complex mix of self-loathing and desperation, she finds herself drawn into a dark path of murder and robbery. With each step further into criminality, Aileen’s hope for a new life diminishes, as she becomes entangled in a dangerous cycle she cannot break free from. Meanwhile, Selby, unaware of the full extent of Aileen’s actions, becomes increasingly dependent on her, creating a fraught dynamic. As the law begins to close in, Aileen must confront the repercussions of her choices and the impact they have on her future and her relationship with Selby.
Writers: Patty Jenkins
Release Date: 30 Jan 2004
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Germany
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Monster is impactful yet heavy; its Blu-ray flaws advise against purchase.
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