B. Monkey [DVD]

I HAVE BOUGHT SEVERAL DOZEN FOREIGN FILMS SINCE DISCOVERING AMAZON. THE MAJORITY THAT I'VE GOTTEN A HOLD OF STINK FRANKLY. BUT THIS ONE DOES NOT. I LIKE IT SO MUCH I BOUGHT MORE TITLES THAT HAVE THIS ACTRESS ASIA ARGENTO IN THEM. THIS STORY IS VERY BELIEVEABLE, VERY " IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU." IF YOURE THINKING ABOUT IT...DO IT. THE PRICE HAS COME DOWN CONSIDERABLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN DEC 06. THE VERY LEAST I CAN SAY IS," IF YOU TRY THIS MOVIE AND DONT LIKE IT...YOU PROBABLY WONT LIKE ANY FOREIGN FILM. " TO ME, ITS KINDA COOL LIKE PULP FICTION WAS WHEN IT WAS RELEASED...AND STILL IS. AND EXTRA SPECIAL IS THE FACT THAT ITS IN ENGLISH- SO YOU DONT HAFTA TRY TO KEEP UP WITH THE DIALOUGUE AT THE BOTTOM!

This is a great movie on love over lust and the development of commitment between two very unalike people. Added in a criminal element (not always well thought out) and enough sex to keep you connecter to the story. I have seen a couple of other films with Asia Argento and none have lived up to B. Monkey. Well done!

*My personal technical review:Picture - 3.5, Sound - 3.0, Sound/Jazz - 4.5This is quite an ususual little movie with unusual colors, good use of sky (in shots), and I suppose it's a bit of a love story.The overall picture is dark but clear. It is not true 16x9 but is a nice widescreen presentation. You will probably have to watch this movie at night or in a very dark room. With that, the weird blues will jump out at you.This film will *make* fans for Asia Argento. For those of us who have enjoyed watching her since "The Church", she has matured and looks great. No doubt as you collect DVD's of her father Dario Argento, you will also buy everything Asia Argento appears in. Both of them are quite addicting.A male lead has a part-time or volunteer job as a DJ and plays jazz LP's. Sometimes in the soundtrack you will hear clicks and pops -- as vinyl records must have been used. It was an interesting effect. Other than that, the jazz background music is excellent and never lasts long enough. Enjoy the Peggy Lee song at the end! Actually, the movie is fairly entertaining, but Ms. Lee's song for the closing credits is the best part of film, since that song is used as a theme throughout.The case includes a Chapter List and duplication of the cover on one sheet.*

I don't have much to say about this film. I thought all the actors did themselves proud, and I was entertained from start to finish. The female lead is very pretty. Loved Jonathan Rhys Meyers, although I wish he had a bigger part.

One of my husband's favorite movies so I bought it as a gift. He was very happy!

A movie that begins with an intricate promise but pewters out right after the beginning and becomes a love/lust story that's neither very passionate nor very romantic.

An offbeat drama that blends romance and crime, B Monkey (1998) is set in England, and stars Asia Argento and Jarred Harris as unlikely lovers who are swept into danger by some unusual circumstances. The film has an erotic vibe, as Ms. Argento is quite comfortable with being nude, and she also brings an edgy street tough attitude to her character.Known in certain circles as B. Monkey, for her ability to break, enter, and steal, Beatrice (Argento) is a woman who is trying to put her criminal ways behind her. She is working a regular office job, although her criminal associate Bruno (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), is trying to get her return to crime. Bea is staying in the apartment of another former associate in crime, Paul Neville (Rupert Everett), who besides being into drugs, is deep in debt to a criminal boss named Frank Rice (Tim Woodward).Alan Furnace (Harris) is a school teacher, who has a second job as a radio DJ playing jazz. A chance meeting with Beatrice starts a romance, that results in an unlikely relationship, as they are from completely different worlds. It's not just about sex, but when that aspect catches fire, things head to a whole new level, as Bea moves into Alan's place. Things are going fairly well, until a crisis at Alan's school, threatens his career. Beatrice turns to Bruno for help, and in return she participates in one last robbery. Things get more complicated, and Paul and Beatrice relocate to the country to try and escape their troubles, but there are debts that still need to be paid.B Monkey is an interesting tale, but one that at its core doesn't seem to be very connected to reality. While people can change, Paul and Beatrice seem mismatched, and neither character's lifestyle seems to fit with the other. At one point Bruno asks Beatrice what is she even doing with Paul, and she in turn tells Paul that he hasn't a clue about what life is really about. Beatrice is still playing by her set of rules, when lying naked with Paul in his bed, she calmly shoots one of Rice's collection agents. An odd mix of suspense, sex, and violence, B Monkey ends more with a whimper than a bang.The acting by Jared Harris and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is very solid, and Rupert Everett is convincing as a slimy clinging loser, sinking into decay. Asia Argento (Land Of The Dead, XXX, Mother of Tears) makes this a compelling watch, as her sexually liberated character is the unpredictable glue between the three men. Beatrice decisively chooses the direction her life with take. Although Alan talks a good game, he like the film, comes off as a bit empty and unconvincing.

What can I say I'd already seen it and wanted it, it's a great film away from normal genres

Asia Argento kommt daher gestürmt wie eine wilde Amazone, der sich alle Männer zu beugen haben. Für manche männliche Außenseiter hat sie außerordentlich viel Sympathie, hilft ihnen, wo es geht. Und dann taucht der unauffällige Lehrer Alan auf, der so völlig anders ist, und was passiert: Die Amazone verliebt sich und will ihr Leben mit ihm teilen. Aber der Weg dahin ist äußerst steinig!!!

Tres joli film , mêlant l'action parfois violente, mais sans abus visuels, et le charme le plus fou, les amours les plus folles. C'est par moment un thriller de la meilleure eau, où les risques les plus excitants font concurrence au charme des acteurs, à l'humour de certaines situations, pour nous emporter de Londres aux plus beaux paysages de Moors montagneux qui soient.M.A.B.

Unfortunately NO subs.

J'ai commandé le film pour compléter ma collection de films de Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Wer Asia Argento kennt, der weiß, dass Filme mit ihr eher durchschnittlicher bis schlechter (inhaltlicher) Qualität sind. Dieser gehört aber auf jeden Fall zu einem der besseren Filme mit ihr. Deshalb gilt: Für Asia-Fans ein echtes Muss, sie sieht in jeder Szene hinreißend aus und ist auch etliche Male nackt zu sehen. Für alle anderen Interessierten: Ein interessanter Film, den man sich durchaus mal anschauen/ausleihen kann, den man aber nicht besitzen/kaufen muss.