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Charlize Theron gives a wonderful, memorable performance in "Young Adult." She plays the unlikeable Mavis Gary, a writer for teen novels. She is the Young Adult of the title and she refuses to grow up!

The beauty of Theron’s performance is that she will hold your attention from beginning to the end. She has palpable chemistry with co-star Patton Oswalt. Both actors are deservingly getting awards recognitions.

(To read my "Young Adult" movie review, click here)

In this interview, we talked about:

• The unlikeable quality of her character
• Is her character redeemed?
• What did she think of the script when she initially read it?
• Her fight to not change the script’s tone!
• Working with Patton Oswalt
• Any regrets from High School?

Have fun!

Here's more "Young Adult" info from Yahoo:

Mavis Gary, a writer of teen literature, returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite gotten over high school either.

Genres: Comedy

Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.

Release Date: December 9th, 2011 (limited); December 16th (wide)

MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.

Distributors: Paramount Pictures

U.S. Box Office: $310,263

Cast and Credits

Starring: Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser, Collette Wolfe

Directed by: Jason Reitman

Produced by: Diablo Cody, Mason Novick, Lianne Halfon