![]() ![]() "The Devil's Advocate" (1997) 66 percent: Although it is ultimately somewhat undone by its own lofty ambitions, this is a mostly effective blend of supernatural thrills and character exploration, featuring a standout performance from Theron.ġ0. ![]() ![]() #CHARLIZE THERON MONSTER SERIAL#"North Country" (2005) 68 percent: Although sometimes melodramatic and formulaic, this is nonetheless a rousing, powerful story of courage and humanity - and Theron is excellent as a strong-willed coal miner in a hostile workplace.ĩ. In her latest film, Young Adult, Charlize Theron plays another unlikable character who might even be less sympathetic than the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster. "The Cider House Rules" (1999) 71 percent: This drama has wonderful performances, lovely visuals, and an old-fashioned feel, and Theron shines as the first love of a young doctor at an orphanage (played by Tobey Maguire).Ĩ. "In the Valley of Elah" (2007) 73 percent: Though some of Paul Haggis's themes are heavy-handed, this is otherwise an engrossing murder mystery and antiwar statement, featuring a mesmerizing performance from Tommy Lee Jones and sturdy work from Theron as a detective who joins him in the search for his son.ħ. "Prometheus" (2012) 73 percent: Ridley Scott's ambitious quasi-prequel to "Alien" may not answer all of its big questions, but it's redeemed by its haunting visual grandeur and compelling performances - including Theron as a commander with a hidden agenda.ĥ."The Italian Job" (2003) 73 percent: Despite some iffy plot elements, this film succeeds in delivering an entertaining modern take on the original 1969 heist film, thanks to a charismatic cast that includes Theron as a tech-savvy safecracker.Ħ. Charlize Theron, winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for 'Monster' at the Palm Court at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly. "The Road" (2009) 75 percent: This film's commitment to Cormac McCarthy's dark vision may prove too unyielding for some, but the film benefits from hauntingly powerful performances - including Theron, whose memory comforts a man on a mission of survival.Ĥ. Producer/actress Charlize Theron and actress Christina Ricci attend the after party for the film 'Monster' at the Henry Fonda Theatre during the AFI. "Young Adult" (2011) 80 percent: This is a funny and ultimately powerful no-holds-barred examination of prolonged adolescence, thanks largely to a convincing performance by Theron as a writer with unfinished business in her hometown.ģ. "Monster" (2003) 82 percent: Theron gives a searing, deglamorized performance as real life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in this film, an intense, disquieting portrait of a profoundly damaged soul that earned its star a best actress Oscar.Ģ. ![]()
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