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Based on the novel in poetry by Dorothy Porter, The Monkey's Mask follows the story of street-smart, out-of-work Jill Fitzpatrick (Susie Porter) hired to work on the case of a missing young female student, Mickey. When the case becomes a murder hunt, Jill is hurled into a passionate liaison with Mickey's poetry lecturer Diana (.. Read more

Starring	Kelly McGillis, Susie Porter, Caroline Gillmer, Jim Holt
Director	Samantha Lang
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Thriller

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- "...Engaging....Samantha Lang displays considerable style and assurance, with Porter and McGillis giving beautifully nuanced portrayals..."
- 10324
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  Women, rude poetry and sex - what more?
  
  A real film about women who use power and sex in a passionate affair, against the beautiful backdrop of Sydney. That first scene where Jill the tough female PI ... read more »
  
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  - Midlands, England
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 08:35
Most recent members' reviews of The Monkey's Mask
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- - 0
  - 0
  Give it ago if just for "those scenes" ;P
  
  First time I have watched this, and it was actually better than I anticipated.
  
  Very good story with some 'lovely' scenes in too ;)
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- - bammy1971
  - 3 reviews
  - 02 Jun 2012 at 20:58
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  Monkey Mask gets a Yes
  
  From the world down under so does not come with the slick Hollywood sets but it gritty and somewhat gratuatious in the sex scenes.
  
  Would I recommend ... read more »
  
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- - newcastlecentre
  - 1 review
  - 05 Apr 2012 at 22:30
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  - 1
  What are you looking for in a film? Sex? Violence? A gentle loving film?
  
  I have avoid this film for years because of the bad reviews.
  
  It rubbish if you are looking a soft gentle lovie dovie film or a film whereas, girl ... read more »
  
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- - Funky57
  - 26 reviews
  - 04 Mar 2012 at 15:27
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  Owful & Boring
  
  Owful, Waiste of time. please don't rent this DVD. it has no direction and its very slow. Don't waist your rental
  
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- - hama
  - 2 reviews
  - 27 Feb 2012 at 16:39
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  If you like films that honestly state uncomfortable truths and bear a close resemblence to reality, you'll like this
  
  A lesbian missing persons detective played by a very attractive older woman (designed to only attract the right kind of interest really). The confusion between ... read more »
  
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- - TallPoe
  - 10 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Jan 2012 at 06:37
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  The Monkey's Mask
  
  Appalling film -- a total waste of time and rental. Kept moving film on hoping it would improve, but terrible from start to finish.
  
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  - North East
  - 27 Jun 2010 at 21:06
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  - 2
  Awful
  
  Terrible story, terrible casting turned it off and sent it back after 20mins viewing.
  
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  - Presteigne
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 21:01
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  Wasted opportunity
  
  This was a terrible waste of a strong cast and, I'm guessing, a decent budget. The production values are high, and the movie has a look of quality about it... read more »
  
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  - Guildford, UK
  - 14 Sep 2009 at 21:50
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  Dire
  
  Was looking forward to this film but was so disappointed. Badly mad and extremely dull. Still can't work out why this film is rated 18. No style, no ... read more »
  
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  - Sussex
  - 15 Mar 2009 at 09:54
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  very good
  
  This quite a good thriller though the homophobes won't be to trilled with the girl-on-girl sex scenes. Its very Australian with lots of pissed off people ... read more »
  
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  - 26 Jan 2009 at 15:46
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  Women, rude poetry and sex - what more?
  
  A real film about women who use power and sex in a passionate affair, against the beautiful backdrop of Sydney. That first scene where Jill the tough female PI ... read more »
  
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- 9079
- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - Midlands, England
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 08:35
- - 3
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  poorly
  
  Afilm i did not enjoy anything about it
  
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  - Leeds
  - 19 May 2008 at 18:37
- - 3
  - 2
  Utter Rubbish
  
  whatever you do don't watch this !!!
  
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- - a customer
  - UK
  - 14 Aug 2005 at 13:06
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  my first review about a film
  
  Actually i cant believe some of the members had so much of a negative feelings about this film. It wasnt a stunning, wonderful film but i believe it is a good ... read more »
  
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- - mine goundouz
  - Brighton, England
  - 19 Mar 2006 at 17:30
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  arty farty
  
  this film had a really good concept and a good plot. unfortunately the direction left something to be desired. the acting was such that it made u feel like they... read more »
  
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  - london
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 20:18
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  Chandler Down Under
  
  There is a lot more going for this than the reviews and commentaries would have you believe. It's a bit rough round the edges in places, but the direction ... read more »
  
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  - FrankIV
  - 426 reviews
  - Cirencester, England
  - 10 Jul 2005 at 15:13
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  Monkey Mask gets a Yes
  
  From the world down under so does not come with the slick Hollywood sets but it gritty and somewhat gratuatious in the sex scenes.
  
  Would I recommend ... read more »
  
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- - newcastlecentre
  - 1 review
  - 05 Apr 2012 at 22:30
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  Sorry it didn't work for me
  
  I hated this film it was boring and the characters were not likeable. As a film it was okay as a lesbian film it rate very low. Bound, Desert heart this is not... read more »
  
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- - Jacqueline
  - Brixton
  - 23 Mar 2005 at 18:37
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  lesbo PI meets the dead poet society
  
  read sara from derbyshire review, that about sums it up
  
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- - a customer
  - ireland
  - 24 Mar 2005 at 18:01
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  Nothing special
  
  An unpleasant murder in Sydney. Reasonable acting. If you are after sex scenes - don't bother - lol.
  
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- - Female aged 55
  - Harrow, Middx
  - 24 Apr 2005 at 01:16

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Critics' reviews
- "...Engaging....Samantha Lang displays considerable style and assurance, with Porter and McGillis giving beautifully nuanced portrayals..."
- 10324
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Based on Dorothy Porter's acclaimed novel-in-poetry, this Australian production casts Porter as dyke dick Jill... read more on Time Out
- 44896
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15

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  Based on the novel in poetry by Dorothy Porter, The Monkey's Mask follows the story of street-smart, out-of-work Jill Fitzpatrick (Susie Porter) hired to work on the case of a missing young female student, Mickey. When the case becomes a murder hunt, Jill is hurled into a passionate liaison with ...