Review of Monster's Ball (2001) by Liam P — 07 Nov 2008

Why Billy Bob Thornton never got Oscar nominated for his performance is beyond me!

This review of Monster's Ball (2001) was written by Liam P on 07 Nov 2008.

Monster's Ball has generally received positive reviews.

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