| | Monster's Ball DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Crime Movies, Essential Cinema Videos, Violence, Prison, Racism | | Starring | Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Peter Boyle, Heath Ledger, Diddy | | Director | Marc Forster | | Director of Photography | Roberto Schaefer | | Executive Producer | Michael Paseornek | | Featured | Mos Def | | Screenwriter | Milo Addica, Will Rokos |
Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Heath Ledger, Mos Def, Peter Boyle, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs - Director: Marc Forster 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.
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 richly satisfying character study rather than a quick, plot-driven confection. Theatrical Release: DECEMBER 26, 2001 (NY/LA) Monster's Ball Reviews: "...Thornton displays a remarkable gift for understatement....Thornton brings a gentleness to the part that acts as a much-need balm on the wounds we see all around..."
-- Leslie Felperin, Sight and Sound "...Written with the complexity of great fiction, avoiding obligatory scenes, cutting straight to the heart....The best film of 2001..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "...The characters and the bond that develops between them are too complex for words....Their economy and the eloquence of Mr. Foster's unshowily beautiful images give MONSTER'S BALL the density and strangeness of real life..."
-- A. O. Scott, New York Times "...MONSTER'S BALL proves that Halle Berry had a spectacular performance inside her waiting to be unleashed and that Billy Bob Thornton still had a third one left in his stunning 2001 stockpile..."
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "...An interesting tale: well-told, sad and funny and ultimately uplifting..."-- Bridget Byrne, Box Office "...The actors make it unique and unforgettable....You can't take your eyes off them..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "...Burning with a quiet intensity, MONSTER'S BALL is bolstered by a poetic, intelligent sensibility..."
-- Robert Koehler, Variety "...[Thornton] gives the best performance of his career in MONSTER'S BALL....This is a fearless, brutally honest performance, etched with shadings and remarkable subtlety..."
-- Stephen Farber, Movieline's Hollywood Life Monster's Ball | List Price | $14.99 (You save $4.94) | | Studio | Trimark Home Video | | Orig Year | 2001 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1294  | | CD Universe Part number | 3407736 | | Catalog number | 71025 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 11, 2002 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | strong sexual content, language, and violence | | Running Time | 112 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; Digital Sound; Stereo Sound |
Monster's Ball Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  YOU GO GIRL!!
DAMN!! I had no clue Halley Berry was such a FREAKY Mamma? Great preformances! I was curious though, she said her son got hit by a car...true, or did she beat him to death for walking too slow? Puffy was good in this too! Love Peter Boyle (Frank, in Every body Loves Raymond) Good job!!
Submitted by Stacey (Manteca, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Ordinary Story.........Extraordinary Performance!!!!
This is a story about regular people getting over hurdles in their lives. Parenting, coping with limited financial resources, racism, being overweight are some of the everyday issues involved. However what makes this movie such a success is the sterling performance by the actors especially Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton. They definately brought the scenes to life and made us feel as though we were just peeking through our window and observing persons our neighborhood. They made the audience feel every emotion a particular scene conveyed. Definately Oscar material.
Submitted by a reviewer (Houston, TX)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No monsters ball
a very hearfelt and realistic movie from beginning to end. One to watch again.
Submitted by a reviewer (jacksonville,ar,usa) 
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This review is for a different format. Great movie!!!
Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry are at their best in this amazing film. The entire cast shines with every moment. Well-worth watching.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
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This review is for a different format. Touching.. emotionally moving.
Good realistic story with a great cast. I liked it better the second time i saw it on IFC movie channel. Glad it received the blu-ray edition it deserves.
Submitted by michaelangelodle (Illinois)
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Monster's Ball DVD Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 2.35
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Outtakes
Featurette:
1. IFC's ANATOMY OF A SCENE
2. Music (8 mins.)
Audio Commentary:
1. Marc Forster - Director, Roberto Schaefer - Director of Photography
2. Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton - Actors
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
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