Monster's Ball | 
| Director: Marc Forster
Actors: Billy Bob Thornton, Taylor Simpson, Halle Berry, Gabrielle Witcher, Heath Ledger
Category: DVD
Buy New: $9.69
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Rating:  386 reviews
Sales Rank: 151270
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
UPC: 057373160015
EAN: 0057373160015
ASIN: B000089Q7G
Theatrical Release Date: February 8, 2002
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The unflinching realism and searing performances of Monster's Ball are stunning in all the connotations of the word. Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) and Leticia (Halle Berry) inhabit stark, queasy realities of the contemporary South, he as a death row corrections officer and she as the soon-to-be widow of an inmate (Sean Combs) whose execution Hank helps conduct. In the aftermath of the execution, both lose their children to tragic deaths and they form an unlikely bond. In the hands of lesser participants, the fateful plot might strain credibility and seem tailored to allow for liberal sermonizing about the obvious wrongs of our legal justice system, but director Marc Forster and cinematographer Roberto Schaefer balance the contentious nature of the film's issues--the death penalty, racism both overt and subtle, interracial couples--with a flawless attention to character and visual detail that completely convinces. The moral ambiguity of both central characters is given full voice as our sympathy is drawn out reluctantly at first but all the more resolutely in the end. Thornton draws from seemingly limitless resources to deliver yet another outstanding performance, but it is Halle Berry who is a revelation as she sustains throughout the complex tenor of brutality witnessed and raw courage defined. --Fionn Meade
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 Beautifull film on relationships April 30, 2009
Ankur Mukherjee
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The film was really good, even though initially I didn't keep a lot of expectations, but to my surprise, the film was really good, one of those films based on human relationships, that never lack depth and intensity. Such films are very rare indeed and if you get a chance to watch this film, dont dare miss it. Have a look at the most complex relationships that do exist in this earth. Have a look deep inside a desperate heart. The film is enjoyble in so many ways. It will make you think, trust me. It definately will.
 letdown much? April 2, 2009
ISully (NA,mass)
this movie has the plot and content of your average porn flick, only with a few big name celebs thrown in, short and depressing, halle is mediocre that best actress award is controversial, pdiddy is surprisingly very good, and Heath is by far the best actor in the movie (as he is in every movie) but he's not around for long so don't buy this just to see him like i did, cause all you'll get out of it from this film is a boner
 Monster's Ball January 3, 2009
J. Lindner (Gem Lake, MN United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Monster's Ball is a film that is very negative. It begins with a death row execution, and explores family tragedies and racism. A death row widow with a tendency to verbally abuse her child and a death row prison guard who likewise drives his own son to suicide are the primary characters. The film shows how the lives of these two interact until they become unlikely lovers.
This is a graphic, brutal movie and definately is not for everyone. It really doesn't have a happy ending. rather, the movie ends with the two reunited after a serious of problematic events. It is well acted by several prominent Hollywood names (Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Heath Ledger, etc.) who all give quality performances.
 Monsters Ball January 1, 2009
Betty Boop (USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had never seen this movie. It was on Tv so decided to watch. Big mistake. I did not watch the entire movie. Plot seemed ok, not spectacular. When the explicit sex scenes started I could not believe my eyes! This is when I changed the channels. This movie is porn..nothing more-nothing less. If you decide to watch it--be prepared for graphic sex and nudity...I am not even sure how it got passed my ratings limit. If there ever was a valid plot to this movie..it was lost. And the acting was awful...a useless piece of garbage.
Awsome movie. December 28, 2008
William P. Romjue (Arizona Territory)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great movie, well done. One of Billy Bob Thornton's best performances. Hallie Berry, well... Hallie is just drop dead beautiful! Great movie, well done. The DVD recording is high quality and a good buy.
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