B. Monkey

1998 Mystery & Suspense

In this witty romantic thriller, Alan (Jared Harris) is a London schoolteacher who leads a quiet, mildly stuffy life. As a hobby, he serves as a jazz disc jockey, spinning tunes for a hospital's public address system, but he craves danger and excitement. One night, Alan stops into a bar for a drink and sees Beatrice (Asia Argento), a beautiful woman who is arguing with two men. Alan is immediately enraptured by Beatrice and begins to pursue her. What Alan doesn't know is that Beatrice is an infamous thief known to the police as "B. Monkey" (named for her ability to break into anything), and the men she was quarreling with were Paul (Rupert Everett) and Bruno (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a gay couple who are her partners in crime. When Alan becomes aware of Beatrice's secret, he tries to lead her into a safer and more honest way of life, even as she lures him into the thrilling existence he's been dreaming of. Leading lady Asia Argento is the daughter of Italian horror auteur Dario Argento. more..

Director: Michael Radford

Starring: Asia Argento, Jared Harris, Rupert Everett, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Julie T. Wallace

Reviews

  • You may roll your eyes a bit at the glib, transparent, indie-grunge romanticism.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    29 November 2012

  • That insinuating, sublime atmosphere is consistently being intruded upon by the distractingly silly plot.

    - New York Post

    29 November 2012

  • As skilled, resourceful actors, (Argento and Harris) make...a more believable couple than you would have thought possible.

    Kevin Thomas - Los Angeles Times

    29 November 2012

  • B. Monkey is crawling with smart actors saying things they don't quite mean.

    Jessica Winter - Village Voice

    29 November 2012

  • The best part of B. Monkey is reveling in the dark side of Rupert Everett.

    - The New York Times

    29 November 2012

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