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B. Monkey

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When wistful introvert Alan Furnace (Jared Harris) meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice (Asia Argento), he has no idea of her secret life as B. Monkey -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville (Rupert Everett) -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.
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Paul Tatara CNN.com 02/06/2018
Even with all the film's problems, Argento's charisma keeps things relatively interesting for lengthy stretches of time. Go to Full Review
Craig D. Lindsey Crooked Marquee 02/23/2023
Even without the clunky pacing and hella gratuitous nudity, Monkey is still a pitiful, lame-ass attempt at being both carnal and criminal. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 04/29/2009
This is a terrible film, and often times very boring, droning, and unrealistic... Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/10/2009
B-
No one does enough to overcome its formulaic crime story, its lack of gritty authenticity and its squishy inert romance. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 05/10/2008
2/5
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Steve D 09/21/2023 Argento's vulnerability makes it work though it might be a bit too exploitative. See more 05/20/2014 Really cool and different movie. Good to watch to get a mental escape and lost in another type of living watching people in Europe and France choose love over a very dangerous and appealing world. The lead woman is mesmerizing and hot. A film that kept me glued because of her, and Ofcourse Jonathen Rhys Meyers. My fave :) See more 01/15/2014 A British little drama / comedy about a man falling for the wrong lady. following this he embarks with her on a crazy journey.... the film is ok but not great. If you never watch this film, you'll survive. See more 10/24/2012 Exceptional crime thriller set in London. With one of the best British actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers See more 08/05/2012 Little known, but still good. See more 07/21/2012 (***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Interesting and with a strong cast. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When wistful introvert Alan Furnace (Jared Harris) meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice (Asia Argento), he has no idea of her secret life as B. Monkey -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville (Rupert Everett) -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.
Director
Michael Radford
Producer
Colin Vaines, Stephen Woolley
Screenwriter
Andrew Davies, Chloe King, Michael Radford, Michael Thomas
Production Co
Miramax Films, Synchronistic Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 10, 1999, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.5K
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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