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B. Monkey
Metascore
49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    76
    An entertaining but insubstantial romantic thriller loaded with Euro-chic trappings and no small amount of sex appeal.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    75
    A solidly crafted, entertaining melodrama.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    67
    You may roll your eyes a bit at the glib, transparent, indie-grunge romanticism.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Rod Dreher
    63
    That insinuating, sublime atmosphere is consistently being intruded upon by the distractingly silly plot.
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  5. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jessica Winter
    50
    B. Monkey is crawling with smart actors saying things they don't quite mean.
  6. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Marsha McCreadie
    50
    A sort of "Pretty Woman" for the underworld.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    50
    As skilled, resourceful actors, (Argento and Harris) make...a more believable couple than you would have thought possible.
  8. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Anita Gates
    50
    The best part of B. Monkey is reveling in the dark side of Rupert Everett.
  9. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    40
    Overall the film is a stylish lark with no resonance, a mean-spirited one-night stand of a movie.
  10. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Paul Malcolm
    20
    Unfortunately, none of the characters -- despite the film's strong cast -- ever seems worthy of the attention.
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