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The Monkey's Mask (2000)

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Average Rating: 5.2/10
Reviews Counted: 30
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Critic Reviews: 12
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A female detective discovers the dark side of the world of contemporary literature in this unusual thriller from Australia. Mickey (Abbie Cornish) is a brash young female poet who is gaining a potent reputation for her powerful verse about love and sex. When she suddenly disappears, private detective Jill Fitzpatrick (Susie Porter) is hired to help find her. Jill doesn't know much about poetry, so she starts her investigation by tracking down Mickey's teacher and mentor, Diana (Kelly McGillis),

R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Samantha Lang

Written By: Anne Kennedy

In Theaters: Jul 27, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Mar 15, 2002

Strand Releasing

Cast

Susie Porter
Jill Fitzpatrick
Kelly McGillis
Diana
Marton Csokas
Nick
Jean-Pierre Mignon
Tony Brach
Caroline Gillmer
Barbara Brach
Boyana Novakovitch
Tianna
Linden Wilkinson
Mrs. Norris
Jim Holt
Bill McDonald
Annie Jones
Evelyn McDonald
Chris Haywood
Dad Fitzgerald
John Batchelor
Steve
William Zappa
Detective Sgt. Wesley
John Noble
Mr. Norris

Critic Reviews for The Monkey's Mask

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An uneasy mix of tired detective-movie clich�s and low-key arty pretension.

June 14, 2002 Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle

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Eric Harrison

Houston Chronicle

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Wary, conflicted, gutsy, and simpatico, [Lang'd] make a fine series character.

December 14, 2001 Comment

Jay Carr

Boston Globe

Top Critic

Emphasizes sex at the expense of mystery.

December 6, 2001 Comment

Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Top Critic

The sex scenes between the women do little to advance the story, but they blessedly distract both Jill and the viewer from the thin narrative.

October 18, 2001 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune

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Loren King

Chicago Tribune

Top Critic

Boasts strong, highly watchable perfs.

September 28, 2001 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News

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Jane Sumner

Dallas Morning News

Top Critic

Samantha Lang displays considerable style and assurance, with Porter and McGillis giving beautifully nuanced portrayals.

September 7, 2001 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

Top Critic

Don't be fooled by the packaging: at the heart of it, it's a pedestrian detective thriller that doesn't have much going for it in terms of originality.

November 18, 2002 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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The mystery story seemed drained of any suspense.

June 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Lang's dramatic pacing is sluggish and dull.

October 15, 2001 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Carries the leaden whiff of the ghosts of thrillers past.

September 27, 2001 Full Review Source: Miami Herald

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Connie Ogle

Miami Herald

You Should Pay Nine Bucks to See This: If you hate poetry. It will make your prejudice seem justified.

September 6, 2001 Full Review Source: IFilm

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Dave White

IFilm

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Echos the traditions of a film noir. Susie Porter plays as a private investigator hired to find clues to the murder of a young girl who(at the time) went to poetry sessions. Porter's character falls in love with a suspect (Kelly McGillis) was connected to the murdered girl. So Porter's character has to weigh in against the odds.

April 13, 2010