Monster (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's empathetic portrayal of a serial killer, focusing on her victimhood and the systemic failures of society and the justice system that contributed to her tragic life and crimes, aligns its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie 'Monster' features traditional casting that accurately reflects the racial identities of its real-life subjects. However, its narrative strongly critiques male predatory behavior and the patriarchal environment, portraying many male characters in a negative light as central to the protagonist's story.
Secondary
The film portrays a central lesbian relationship with complexity and empathy, making it integral to the protagonist's character and motivations. While the narrative is tragic and depicts a serial killer, the film avoids demonizing queer identity, instead attributing the character's downfall to external trauma and mental illness, thus affirming the presence and significance of LGBTQ+ lives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Monster" is a biographical drama based on the real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos. All central historical figures are portrayed on screen with their documented gender, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "Monster" is a biographical drama based on the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Both Aileen Wuornos and her girlfriend Tyria Moore (portrayed as Selby Wall) were historically white, and they are depicted by white actresses in the film. No characters were established as one race in history or source material and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.4
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