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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 Even with all the film's problems, Argento's charisma keeps things relatively interesting for lengthy stretches of time. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Rated: 2.5/5 Feb 14, 2001 Full Review Craig D. Lindsey Crooked Marquee Even without the clunky pacing and hella gratuitous nudity, Monkey is still a pitiful, lame-ass attempt at being both carnal and criminal. Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed This is a terrible film, and often times very boring, droning, and unrealistic... Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews No one does enough to overcome its formulaic crime story, its lack of gritty authenticity and its squishy inert romance. Rated: B- Feb 10, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Argento's vulnerability makes it work though it might be a bit too exploitative. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/21/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Exceptional crime thriller set in London. With one of the best British actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Little known, but still good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member (***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Interesting and with a strong cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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