TOP 10 MOVIES

“Bombshell” (2019): In a remarkable impersonation physically and vocally, Theron plays newscaster Megyn Kelly in this tale of television-industry turmoil.

“Long Shot” (2019): A morehumorous-than-usual Theron portrays a politician who gets unlikely help in her bid for the U.S. presidency.

“Tully” (2018): While Theron does very fine work as an overwhelmed mother of three, she’s matched by Mackenzie Davis in the title role of a nanny enlisted to help her.

“Atomic Blonde” (2017): A furiously physical and effective Theron plays a British spy you definitely don’t want to run into on a staircase if you’re her enemy.

“Mad Max: Fury Road”

(2015): As an ideally gritty post-apocalyptic warrior, Theron makes a perfect match for title star Tom Hardy ... and sometimes outmatches him.

“A Million Ways to Die in the West” (2014): Theron is much more successful than this Western satire is overall, as she plays a gunslinger’s estranged wife who befriends a farmer (director and co-writer Seth MacFarlane).

“Young Adult” (2011): Theron is great fun as a divorced novelist who returns home, intent on reclaiming her now-married exboyfriend.

“North Country” (2005): Theron does strong work as a miner whose complaints about on-the-job harassment led to a historic lawsuit.

“Monster” (2003): The role that largely has defined Theron’s career thus far is one that, ironically, she loses herself in completely: Aileen Wuornos, the serial killer Theron played to

an Oscar win.

“The Cider House Rules” (1999):

As an older woman who teaches the John Irving story’s young hero a lot, Theron offers

a textured performance.