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Release Date:
15 July 1999 (Germany) moreTagline:
Trouble never looked so goodPlot:
Alan Furnace is a young man with the perfectly proper, quiet life of a London school teacher. But beneath... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A somewhat derivative romantic thriller that's boosted byfantastic performances. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Asia Argento | ... | Beatrice | |
| Jared Harris | ... | Alan Furnace | |
| Rupert Everett | ... | Paul Neville | |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | Bruno | |
| Julie T. Wallace | ... | Mrs. Sturge | |
| Ian Hart | ... | Steve Davis | |
| Tim Woodward | ... | Frank Rice | |
| Bryan Pringle | ... | Goodchild | |
| Clare Higgins | ... | Ms. Cherry | |
| Simone Bowkett | ... | Angie | |
| Marc Warren | ... | Terence | |
| Camilo Gallardo | ... | Barman (Conrans) | |
| Michael Carlin | ... | Carlo | |
| Paul Ireland | ... | Barman (Kings Head) | |
| Elizabeth Ash | ... | Nurse (as Elisabeth Ash) |
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Rated R for strong sexuality and language, and for violence and drug content.Parents Guide:
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Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 (DVD) | Argentina:16 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/16 (video premiere) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (uncut) | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Michael Caton-Jones was the original director for the film but left over creative differences. moreQuotes:
Beatrice: Angie, can I leave early on Friday?Angie: Why?
Beatrice: I'm going to Paris. With my boyfriend.
Angie: It will rain.
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B. Monkey has some elements that are similar to La Femme Nikita. But is also manages to implement just enough fresh twists to keep the film from getting too derivative.
The film's biggest asset is the fantastic performances from everyone in the cast. It's pretty evident that this film was designed as a vehicle for the Italian goddess Asia Argento, and she definitely does not disappoint as far as her looks or her acting abilities are concerned. Everyone else does an equally great job and add some great nuances to what could have been generic characters.
The film is quite violent at times and also features strong doses of sex and nudity (mostly of Ms. Argento) but it's all done in a tasteful and artistic manner that keep the film from veering into exploitation territory.
Overall, a solid little romantic thriller and a stunning showcase for Asia Argento.
rating:8