B. Monkey

Rating:
Summary: Love hurts
Review: This film, directed by Michael ("Il Postino") Radford, goes to show that you can't always pick those you love. Beatrice (Asia Argento), the B Monkey of the title, falls for a mild-mannered grade school teacher (Richard Harris' son, Jared) and must choose between her new love and the "family" of criminals that have nurtured her career as a jewel thief. If you can swallow the premise, this one sits pretty sweetly on the pallet of a Eurofilm junkie. While neither as stylish as "Diva" nor as violent as "La Femme Nikita," it owes something to both, being most at home in scenes that feature its supporting cast of unsavory characters, which includes Rupert Everett, as a Fagin-esque thief with a drug habit that gets him into trouble with his suppliers; John Rhys Meyers, as his punk lover, who proves once again that love is a hurtin' thing; and Julie T. Wallace, as an abusive mom, who gets a visit from Argento and Meyers that sets her on the path to righteousness. With Peggy Lee, Portishead, Cassandra Wilson, and the above-mentioned Reinhardt along for musical atmosphere, I'd like to know where to get the soundtrack.

Rating:
Summary: Love hurts
Review: This film, directed by Michael ("Il Postino") Radford, goes to show that you can't always pick those you love. Beatrice (Asia Argento), the B Monkey of the title, falls for a mild-mannered grade school teacher (Richard Harris' son, Jared) and must choose between her new love and the "family" of criminals that have nurtured her career as a jewel thief. If you can swallow the premise, this one sits pretty sweetly on the pallet of a Eurofilm junkie. While neither as stylish as "Diva" nor as violent as "La Femme Nikita," it owes something to both, being most at home in scenes that feature its supporting cast of unsavory characters, which includes Rupert Everett, as a Fagin-esque thief with a drug habit that gets him into trouble with his suppliers; John Rhys Meyers, as his punk lover, who proves once again that love is a hurtin' thing; and Julie T. Wallace, as an abusive mom, who gets a visit from Argento and Meyers that sets her on the path to righteousness. With Peggy Lee, Portishead, Cassandra Wilson, and the above-mentioned Reinhardt along for musical atmosphere, I'd like to know where to get the soundtrack.

Rating:
Summary: A moving little film from the director of Il Postino
Review: This is actually a quite wonderful little film.
Asia Argento is radiant as a thief who chances to meet (and enchant) a nerdish, but goodhearted, teacher who completely falls head over heels in love with her (who wouldn't?). In an effort to change lifestyles and settle down, she can't quite get rid of her past and this puts a strain on her newfound boyfriend and her new existence.
All the leads are sensational (Rupert Everett a particular scene stealer) and the film is moving all the way.
Rumours are that a large portion was left on the cutting room floor and it took the film three years to get released, but it doesn't show easily. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: A moving little film from the director of Il Postino
Review: This is actually a quite wonderful little film.
Asia Argento is radiant as a thief who chances to meet (and enchant) a nerdish, but goodhearted, teacher who completely falls head over heels in love with her (who wouldn't?). In an effort to change lifestyles and settle down, she can't quite get rid of her past and this puts a strain on her newfound boyfriend and her new existence.
All the leads are sensational (Rupert Everett a particular scene stealer) and the film is moving all the way.
Rumours are that a large portion was left on the cutting room floor and it took the film three years to get released, but it doesn't show easily. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: "B. Monkey" is HOT!
Review: This is the story of young and diappointed teacher/DJ Alan (Jared Harris) who falls for younger and also fed up criminal B. Monkey (Asia Argento). Surprisingly B. starts to like him too and since she already wanted to leave her criminal past behind and live a "normal" life everything could be great.

But, of course, it's not that easy, as there are several kinds of problems: the main problem is that Beatrice does have some difficulties with saying goodbye to crime and her criminal friends. That's why there's trouble to come, but as the tagline says: "trouble never looked so good".

"B. Monkey" is an extremely entertaining romantic-thriller. The great cast is led by sexy Italian Asia Argento (who obviously doesn't have any problems with performing nude), her shy lover Alan is portrayed by Jared Harris who delivers a very sympathetic performance while Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is absolutely brilliant as Bruno, one of B. Monkeys criminal friends. Nevertheless the movie is dominated by Rupert Everett who plays the (gay and drug-addicted) mastermind of Beatrice and Bruno. As always Everett staels every scene he's in. He and Argento are also the ones to supply "B. Monkey" with some black humour.

If you liked "Something Wild" (starring Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels) you definitely will love "B. Monkey"!

Rating:
Summary: "B. Monkey" is HOT!
Review: This is the story of young and diappointed teacher/DJ Alan (Jared Harris) who falls for younger and also fed up criminal B. Monkey (Asia Argento). Surprisingly B. starts to like him too and since she already wanted to leave her criminal past behind and live a "normal" life everything could be great.

But, of course, it's not that easy, as there are several kinds of problems: the main problem is that Beatrice does have some difficulties with saying goodbye to crime and her criminal friends. That's why there's trouble to come, but as the tagline says: "trouble never looked so good".

"B. Monkey" is an extremely entertaining romantic-thriller. The great cast is led by sexy Italian Asia Argento (who obviously doesn't have any problems with performing nude), her shy lover Alan is portrayed by Jared Harris who delivers a very sympathetic performance while Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is absolutely brilliant as Bruno, one of B. Monkeys criminal friends. Nevertheless the movie is dominated by Rupert Everett who plays the (gay and drug-addicted) mastermind of Beatrice and Bruno. As always Everett staels every scene he's in. He and Argento are also the ones to supply "B. Monkey" with some black humour.

If you liked "Something Wild" (starring Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels) you definitely will love "B. Monkey"!

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Summary: asia
Review: To be honest with you , I only saw this film because of Asia. I have no idea what the plot is. But she looked quite pretty throughout it.

Rating:
Summary: asia
Review: To be honest with you , I only saw this film because of Asia. I have no idea what the plot is. But she looked quite pretty throughout it.

Rating:
Summary: Wearing her past like a checkered flag.
Review: Watching Rupert Everett in this film was riveting; as was watching Asia Argentino and Johnathan Rhys Meyers. Their performances made the film. The premise; an unlikely romance between opposites tested by the girl's shady past, is overcome by a good script and incredibly good characterization by the cast. Beatrice exists as a talented thief living an unorthodox but happy life with Bruno(The fabulous Johnathan Rhys Meyers) and Paul(Rupert Everett) until she decides to live the straight-edge life.

Her departure begins the principal action. Bruno and Paul can't live together without her so they break up. Jobs she could have handled get muddled. She falls in love with a wholesome primary teacher. This relationship's problems begin with her past's constant resurfacing and their related internal stuggles. Tensions mount as both Paul and Bruno need her terribly and her lover's demands forbid her aid. Beatrices choices and actions are human, and believable, hence the draw of the film. After all, choosing which bridges to cross and which to burn is difficult for all of us. This is an excellent film despite Bruno's status as a secondary character.

Rating:
Summary: Hidden treasure
Review: Why, oh why doesn't Hollywood make movies with this much heart and atmosphere?

This movie (i caught it 1st on cable) is so luscious, the performances so brilliant and believable that i was mesmerized. Asia Argento is amazing. She deserves to be a big star. This movie works on so many levels, the love story, the gritty underground scenes, it all fits together. And the music is wonderful, Portishead, Portishead, Portishead (and Barry White briefly) along with some wonderful old jazz.