B. Monkey

B. Monkey (1998)

  • 65% of critics liked it
    (17 reviews)

  • 50% of users liked it
    (3,477 ratings)

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… More

R,
Directed By
Written By
Andrew Davies, Chloe King
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Sep 10, 1999 Wide
Miramax

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    No one does enough to overcome its formulaic crime story, its lack of gritty authenticity and its squishy inert romance.

  • Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine

    Shows stretch marks from the start.

  • Brandon Judell, PopcornQ

    . . . you have the stunning Rhys-Myers to look at. Thick lips and wild eyes have never found a better face to land on.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    A cold piece of machinery.

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  • Stephen M


    While this certainly doesn't satisfy as a thriller, beneath the gritty exterior and all the expletives there lurks a sweet, rather old-fashioned love story. Not a great movie, but quite charming all the same. Rupert Everett stands out as a world-weary drug dealer/addict.

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