B. Monkey

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B. Monkey

R

Released Sep 10, 1999

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

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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

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 14, 2001

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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

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

This is a terrible film, and often times very boring, droning, and unrealistic...

Apr 29, 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Little known, but still good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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(***): [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

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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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