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Yar, you be here: B. Monkey > Customer Reviews B. Monkey Customer Reviews (1 - 3 of 10 Reviews)Hidden treasure
Why, oh why doesn't Hollywood make movies with this much heart and atmosphere? This movie (i caught it 1st on cable) is so luscious, the performances so brilliant and believable that i was mesmerized. Asia Argento is amazing. She deserves to be a big star. This movie works on so many levels, the love story, the gritty underground scenes, it all fits together. And the music is wonderful, Portishead, Portishead, Portishead (and Barry White briefly) along with some wonderful old jazz. A moving little film from the director of Il Postino
This is actually a quite wonderful little film. Asia Argento is radiant as a thief who chances to meet (and enchant) a nerdish, but goodhearted, teacher who completely falls head over heels in love with her (who wouldn't?). In an effort to change lifestyles and settle down, she can't quite get rid of her past and this puts a strain on her newfound boyfriend and her new existence. All the leads are sensational (Rupert Everett a particular scene stealer) and the film is moving all the way. Rumours are that a large portion was left on the cutting room floor and it took the film three years to get released, but it doesn't show easily. Highly recommended. a love story that inspires instead of inducing vomitting
I usually avoid "Love Stories" like the plague.Especially the groan inducing by the numbers Hollywood type.Theres's no reason to give an example,i'm positive you know what i mean.So i had reservations about this film.Fortunately i was pleasantly surprised and impressed with this well made import.At it's core it's a love story,but with enough twists and credible performances to give it high marks.Asia Argento gives a gritty,charismatic,erotic performance as an unrepentant criminal.Somehow she holds the whole film together.Ruppert Everret as the father figure/mentor does a great job with his limited screen time.Jarred Harris is engaging as the shy schoolteacher and the chemistry between him and Asia is sizzling.Very rare in American cinema.The director shows that he's multitalented,with the ability to shift from action to romance with a deft touch.He's definitely someone i will be watching for in the future.I highly reccomend this film,i actually shed some tears at the end,tears of joy.
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