Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Why?

If packaging and price are an indicator, Monster's Ball is not worthy of your time or money. It's the same story, a poor black man executed in the Deep South and we are supposed to feel for him and his family. Anyone could have written this story. Monster's Ball is not The Green Mile. Why did Halle Berry win an Oscar for her performance? She's worthy of an Oscar for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, not Monster's Ball. There had to have been another reason because her acting wasn't the reason. Maybe it was because of her sex scene with Billy Bob? Or maybe the Academy felt it was her turn. Lion's Gate known for 'B at best' movies, didn't spend a cent to include a program insert. I guess it was to keep the price down, or maybe they agree Monster's Ball wasn't worth the cost. Cost, cheap but not cheap enough. Thank goodness Bill Bob Thornton kept us interested. This film is rated R for sex and judicial violence. Not recommended for young audiences. Pass on it and get the Green Mile.