North Country (DVD review)

North Country (2005) starring Charlize Theron. Theron delivers a convincing performance in what is basically a by-the-numbers, "Norma Rae" type movie. One woman who needs her job in a Minnesota mine faces sexual harassment by good ole boys who don't think women should be taking jobs that otherwise would go to men. She fights back, battling not only the men but the other women who work there, her parents, and even her kids, none of whom stand with her at first. The story's arc is pretty much predictable, and the courtroom scenes feel familiar, but the performances are good enough that the viewer can easily get emotionally involved. Grade: B