An uneasy mix of tired detective-movie cliches and low-key arty pretension.
The Monkey's Mask
No evidence just a smell of sex and violence.
2001 · 1h 33m · R
Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Samantha Lang
Overview
A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
Wary, conflicted, gutsy, and simpatico, [Lang'd] make a fine series character.
Emphasizes sex at the expense of mystery.
The sex scenes between the women do little to advance the story, but they blessedly distract both Jill and the viewer from the thin narrative.
Boasts strong, highly watchable perfs.
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