Theron: 'Battle' not just political

Published: Sept. 29, 2008 at 10:46 AM
"Battle in Seattle" Premiere in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- South African-born actress Charlize Theron says she objects to her new film "Battle in Seattle" being pigeonholed as a "political" film.

The movie is set during the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle.

"I think it's a badass movie," Theron declared to reporters in New York recently. "When I read it, I didn't think, 'independent' or 'what's the message?' I didn't think, 'political.' I just thought this was a badass movie. I read it and thought, 'Jerry Bruckheimer could make this film. This could be a giant blockbuster.' And just because we had to do it on $1.50, and none of us got paid, and because it's in that category, as we like to give things ... It's not that kind of film. It's a badass movie."

The film was written and directed by Theron's longtime boyfriend, Irish actor Stuart Townsend.

Theron is best known for her roles in "Monster," "The Italian Job," "North Country" and "In the Valley of Elah."

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