B. Monkey
Miramax Films | Release Date: September 10, 1999 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
76
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
An entertaining but insubstantial romantic thriller loaded with Euro-chic trappings and no small amount of sex appeal.
75
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
A solidly crafted, entertaining melodrama. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
You may roll your eyes a bit at the glib, transparent, indie-grunge romanticism. Read full review
63
New York PostRod Dreher
That insinuating, sublime atmosphere is consistently being intruded upon by the distractingly silly plot.
50
The New York TimesAnita Gates
The best part of B. Monkey is reveling in the dark side of Rupert Everett. Read full review
50
Film.comMarsha McCreadie
A sort of "Pretty Woman" for the underworld. Read full review
50
Village VoiceJessica Winter
B. Monkey is crawling with smart actors saying things they don't quite mean. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
As skilled, resourceful actors, (Argento and Harris) make...a more believable couple than you would have thought possible. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Overall the film is a stylish lark with no resonance, a mean-spirited one-night stand of a movie. Read full review
20
L.A. WeeklyPaul Malcolm
Unfortunately, none of the characters -- despite the film's strong cast -- ever seems worthy of the attention. Read full review
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