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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Marc Forster |
| Stars: |
Halle Berry |
| Actors: |
Diddy |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Subgenre: |
Violence · Racism · Crime · Essential Cinema · Prison · Theatrical Release |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD |
| UPC: |
658149808522 |
| Release Date: |
2001 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 51min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Signature Series - Extended Non-Theatrical Version, 1hr 52min
Release Company: Studio Home Entertainment (February 18, 2003)
UPC: 658149808522 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 1hr 51min
Release Company: Trimark Home Video (June 11, 2002)
UPC: 658149798038 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Milo Addica |
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Professional Reviews
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(01/01/2002, p.57-8, Bridget Byrne): "...An interesting tale: well-told, sad and funny and ultimately uplifting..." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
Set in modern Mississippi, MONSTER'S BALL subtly examines the impact of personal loss and the transforming power of human connection. The movie begins in the state penitentiary's death row, where father-and-son prison guards Hank (Billy Bob Thornton) and Sonny Grotowski (Heath Ledger) administer the execution of a black death-row inmate Lawrence Musgrove (Sean Combs), who leaves behind a wife, Leticia (Halle Berry), and son, Tyrell (Coronji Calhoun). When both Hank and Leticia's children subsequently die, the two grieving parents are accidentally thrust together, where they begin to find comfort and eventually a form of redemption. <br> <br> Employing a languid pace and minimalist dialogue, MONSTER'S BALL slowly moves forward on the strength of the cast's performances (including a supporting turn from Peter Boyle as Hank's ailing racist father, Buck) and Marc Forster's understated direction. The complex characters are allowed to develop gradually over the course of the entire movie, making the film a ri... |
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