Monster
Newmarket Films | Release Date: December 24, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Critic Reviews
Positive:
35
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
Village VoiceLaura Sinagra
Theron's empathetic victim-wrath and elemental female outrage almost trump the otherwise cartoonish gender-bending and award-grubbing po' folk put-on. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Ricci's less flashy characterization of the immature Selby is equally skilled and meshes seamlessly with Theron's uncompromising performance. Read full review
60
SlateDavid Edelstein
Apart from Theron and Christina Ricci as her lover, there's nothing in Monster that rises above the level of doggedly well-meaning, although the film is worth seeing for the acting and as a sort of palate-teaser for Broomfield and Churchill's documentary. Read full review
50
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Falls victim to flimsy characters and a love story that strains reality. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesManohla Dargis
Phony choppers and a startling resemblance to Jon Voight aren't enough to transform Theron into Wuornos, and I didn't buy either the performance or the character for a second. Read full review
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