Basada en hechos reales. Aileen Wuornos es una prostituta que fue ejecutada en 2002 en el estado de Florida, tras confesarse autora de seis asesinatos, incluido un policía. Aileen declaró que había matado en defensa propia, como reacción a los violentos ataques que sufria mientras ejercía su oficio. Al borde de la desesperación y del suicidio, conoce un día en un bar a Selby Wall, una joven lesbiana, que ha sido enviada por sus padres a vivir con su tía para "curar su homosexualidad". Wuornos, víctima de una trágica infancia llena de abusos, rápidamente se enamora de Selby, encontrando en ella una razón para vivir. Incapaz de encontrar un trabajo digno, Wuornos sigue ejerciendo la prostitución. Cuando uno de sus clientes la maltrata, ella lo mata en defensa propia, comenzando así una trágica cadena de asesinatos. Esta es la historia de una asesina, pero también una historia de amor entre dos inadaptadas.
Cast completo de Monster
Charlize Theron
Aileen Wuornos
Charlize Theron's portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 film "Monster" is widely regarded as a transformative and career-defining performance. Theron completely immersed herself in the role, gaining 30 pounds and undergoing a dramatic physical transformation to embody the complex and troubled serial killer. Her performance is marked by an intense raw emotion and a deep understanding of Wuornos's psyche, capturing the character's vulnerability, desperation, and eventual spiral into violence. Theron's ability to humanize Wuornos, without glamorizing her actions, allowed audiences to witness the tragic dimensions of the woman behind the headlines. Her nuanced depiction of Wuornos's struggle with her inner demons, fractured relationships, and the harsh realities of her existence as a prostitute on the margins of society, earned Theron critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her work in "Monster" stands as a testament to her range and depth as an actor, and to the power of empathy in storytelling.
Christina Ricci
Selby Wall
Christina Ricci delivered a compelling and nuanced performance as Selby Wall in the 2003 film "Monster," which is based on the true story of Aileen Wuornos, a former prostitute turned serial killer. Ricci's portrayal of Selby, who becomes Wuornos' lover and accomplice, captures the complexities of a young woman caught in a tumultuous and destructive relationship. Selby's character is a blend of vulnerability, naivety, and a desperate yearning for affection, which Ricci conveys with impressive depth. Her on-screen chemistry with Charlize Theron, who played Wuornos, is palpable, as they depict a volatile and co-dependent partnership that spirals into dark territory. Ricci's performance is pivotal in humanizing Wuornos' story, showcasing the emotional manipulation and the tragic trajectory of their relationship. Her ability to embody Selby's internal conflict, between her love for Wuornos and the growing realization of the horrors they were entangled in, adds a poignant layer to the film's exploration of love, desperation, and the consequences of a life led on the margins of society.
Equipo de Monster
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