19 greatest performances in all of cinema 

American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films
American Psycho | Image Source: Lions Gate Films

5. Charlize Theron in Monster (2003)

Monster | Image Source: Newmarket Films
Monster | Image Source: Newmarket Films

Charlize Theron's transformation into serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster is both a physical and an emotional shocker. The actress underwent an astonishing physical transformation to play the part of the actual murderer, taking on prosthetics and weight. But it's Theron's emotional depth that really raises the performance—haunting humanity gives the audience empathy toward her tragic history. Raw vulnerability and single-minded commitment to earning her roles won Theron many accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress, which made her one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu