B. Monkey

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B. Monkey

R

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

02/06/2018

Even with all the film's problems, Argento's charisma keeps things relatively interesting for lengthy stretches of time.

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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.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

04/29/2009

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

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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.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

05/10/2008

2/5

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Steve D

@RT35616104 09/21/2023

Argento's vulnerability makes it work though it might be a bit too exploitative.

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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 :)

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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.

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10/24/2012

Exceptional crime thriller set in London. With one of the best British actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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08/05/2012

Little known, but still good.

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07/21/2012

(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Interesting and with a strong cast.

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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