No beating about the bush with this one. With its saturated reds, high grain, and brooding intensity, the key art for Dev Patel's Monkey Man signals blood and tightly bound bombast. Eschewing a standard credit block, and putting all text in the upper right (as if it were a thought bubble in Patel's brain), makes for more of a teaser poster, which in a way it kind of is. It also emphasizes a deep crimson backdrop for the face of the director/star of the film. Simplicity is often best for these sorts of things. By all accounts, after a long 'limbo' of the film not being released, Jordan Peele's (appropriately named) Monkey Paw Productions is giving it a full studio release with Universal, and design...
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- 3/22/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Universal Pictures has launched a new trailer for Dev Patel’s directorial debut in the action thriller ‘Monkey Man.’
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the horrific land dispute massacre of his childhood village, was left orphaned on the streets of the fictional city of Yatana. Kid now makes a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he allows himself to be beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
But when, after years of patience and contained rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite, his childhood trauma boils over, and his scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of righteous revenge against the men who took everything from him.
Directed by Dev Patel from his story...
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who, after the horrific land dispute massacre of his childhood village, was left orphaned on the streets of the fictional city of Yatana. Kid now makes a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he allows himself to be beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
But when, after years of patience and contained rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite, his childhood trauma boils over, and his scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of righteous revenge against the men who took everything from him.
Directed by Dev Patel from his story...
- 3/22/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Dev Patel’s directorial debut is getting closer… and here’s the trailer for Monkey Man, which is heading to cinemas shortly.
Now that Road House has released (although not in cinemas sadly), we can sate our thirst for bone-crunching action – for a little while at least. However, the next film on the horizon to offer artfully-filmed fisticuffs is Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, and judging by this new trailer, the film is taking no prisoners in its quest to be the most memorable action film of 2024.
Monkey Man is the Lion star’s directorial debut and you have to admire a kind of creative force like Patel: when he wasn’t landing these kind of roles in Hollywood, he simply went out and came up with a story (along with credited screenwriters with Paul Angunawela and John Collee) and then made the film himself. When you see the...
Now that Road House has released (although not in cinemas sadly), we can sate our thirst for bone-crunching action – for a little while at least. However, the next film on the horizon to offer artfully-filmed fisticuffs is Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, and judging by this new trailer, the film is taking no prisoners in its quest to be the most memorable action film of 2024.
Monkey Man is the Lion star’s directorial debut and you have to admire a kind of creative force like Patel: when he wasn’t landing these kind of roles in Hollywood, he simply went out and came up with a story (along with credited screenwriters with Paul Angunawela and John Collee) and then made the film himself. When you see the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Oscar® nominee Dev Patel is making his feature film directing debut with something intense, the action thriller titled Monkey Man. Patel also stars in the film about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
The adrenaline-pumping...
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
The adrenaline-pumping...
- 3/22/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man has become the talk of the film industry and it is for good reason. The film has been getting a lot of praise from viewers and the reviews it has gotten are extremely impressive. This is no small feat considering how it is the actor’s first directional project, following the story of a man who has become hungry for revenge after being wronged his entire life.
A still from Monkey Man
With it being his first time heading a project, it is safe to say that Patel was passionate about making sure he got everything right. During a recent interview, he revealed what the process of filming was like for him, and it was not as fun as many would think.
Filming Monkey Man Was Bittersweet For Dev Patel
Recently, Dev Patel gave an interview with Access Hollywood where he talked about all of...
A still from Monkey Man
With it being his first time heading a project, it is safe to say that Patel was passionate about making sure he got everything right. During a recent interview, he revealed what the process of filming was like for him, and it was not as fun as many would think.
Filming Monkey Man Was Bittersweet For Dev Patel
Recently, Dev Patel gave an interview with Access Hollywood where he talked about all of...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
“Monkey Man” is a new live-action crime thriller, directed by Dev Patel, starring Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande, releasing April 5, 2024 in theaters:
“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…
“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders, who not only are responsible for his mother's death…
‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”
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“ …’Kid’, a troubled young man who wears a gorilla mask while working in an underground fight club…
“…sets out to exact revenge against a group of corrupt leaders, who not only are responsible for his mother's death…
‘…but also exploit the poor and powerless…”
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- 3/21/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Dev Patel’s feature directorial debut is picking up steam on the hype train. Monkey Man recently premiered to great raves at the SXSW Festival, and the screening earned Patel a lengthy standing ovation, which moved him to tears. Universal has released a final trailer for the Jordan Peele-produced film just before it hits theaters (and faces) on April 5. Joining Patel in the cast is a slate of actors that include international talents such as Sharlto Copley (District 9), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai), Sikandar Kher (Aarya), Adithi Kalkunte (Hotel Mumbai), Sobhita Dhulipala (Made in Heaven), Ashwini Kalsekar (Ek Tha Hero), Makarand Deshpande (Rrr), Jatin Malik in his film debut, and Zakir Hussain (Duranga).
The official synopsis reads,
“Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered...
The official synopsis reads,
“Oscar® nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered...
- 3/21/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Universal Pictures has released the new trailer for Monkey Man, which was directed by Dev Patel and produced by Jordan Peele. The film opens in theaters on April 5.
Monkey Man is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity, and drug use.
Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave...
Monkey Man is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity, and drug use.
Oscar nominee Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.
After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave...
- 3/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"If a man wishes to challenge the gods, he must become more than a man... he must become a beast." Hits in theaters soon!! Universal has revealed a second & final trailer for Monkey Man, the entirely awesome action movie from Dev Patel. Directed by Patel, and produced by Jordan Peele & his company Monkeypaw. The first trailer dropped in earlier in the year, it just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to rave reviews, and hits theaters worldwide in April. Acclaimed British actor Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and continue to systemically victimize all of the poor and powerless. Packed with thrilling & spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. The cast features Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are getting set to unleash director Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, which has been earning rave reviews on the festival scene.
Meagan Navarro wrote in her SXSW review for Bloody Disgusting, “Monkey Man presents Dev Patel as a new action hero, a tenacious underdog with a penetrating stare who bites, bludgeons, and stabs his way through bodies to gloriously bloody excess. More excitingly, the film introduces Patel as a strong visionary right out of the gate.”
“Patel’s assured, audacious vision delivers an epic crowd-pleaser of mythic proportions,” Meagan’s 4.5 star rave review continues. “Run, don’t walk, to theaters for this one.”
Monkey Man will release only in theaters April 5. Watch the new trailer below.
The official press release previews, “Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s...
Meagan Navarro wrote in her SXSW review for Bloody Disgusting, “Monkey Man presents Dev Patel as a new action hero, a tenacious underdog with a penetrating stare who bites, bludgeons, and stabs his way through bodies to gloriously bloody excess. More excitingly, the film introduces Patel as a strong visionary right out of the gate.”
“Patel’s assured, audacious vision delivers an epic crowd-pleaser of mythic proportions,” Meagan’s 4.5 star rave review continues. “Run, don’t walk, to theaters for this one.”
Monkey Man will release only in theaters April 5. Watch the new trailer below.
The official press release previews, “Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s...
- 3/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After nearly two decades of work in front of the camera, Dev Patel has crafted his directorial debut with the actioner Monkey Man. The Jordan Peele-produced feature, from Patel’s own story and screenplay he collaborated on with Paul Angunawela and John Collee (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World), will arrive just a few weeks after its SXSW premiere, and now a new trailer has landed.
Here’s the synopsis: “Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over,...
Here’s the synopsis: “Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Dev Patel is one of the best actors working today so when he decided his directorial debut would be an action film inspired by everything from "Oldboy" to Indonesian action cinema and "John Wick," his film "Monkey Man" quickly became one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
The first trailer focused on the "John Wick" comparison, the brutal hand-to-hand combat and a revenge tale, but there's more to "Monkey Man" than meets the eye. The film follows Patel as Kid, a young man working at an underground fight club in a fictional Indian metropolis where he loses for cash. Eventually, Kid gets tired of just getting beaten up and decides to take the fight to the malignant elite that both killed his mother and systemically oppresses the working-class in the city. He takes up the "Monkey Man" persona, which is inspired by Hanuman, the half-human half-ape deity in the Hindu epic "Ramayana.
The first trailer focused on the "John Wick" comparison, the brutal hand-to-hand combat and a revenge tale, but there's more to "Monkey Man" than meets the eye. The film follows Patel as Kid, a young man working at an underground fight club in a fictional Indian metropolis where he loses for cash. Eventually, Kid gets tired of just getting beaten up and decides to take the fight to the malignant elite that both killed his mother and systemically oppresses the working-class in the city. He takes up the "Monkey Man" persona, which is inspired by Hanuman, the half-human half-ape deity in the Hindu epic "Ramayana.
- 3/21/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Animal Control fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 4 episode titled Big Dogs and Mini Horses!
Find out everything you need to know about the Big Dogs and Mini Horses episode of Animal Control, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Animal Control Big Dogs and Mini Horses Season 2 Episode 4 Preview
Get ready for an all-new episode of “Animal Control” airing on Fox at 9:02 Pm on March 27, 2024! In this exciting installment titled “Big Dogs and Mini Horses,” viewers are in for a wild ride as Frank finds himself teamed up with Emily, a by-the-book colleague, on an official Animal Control ride-along. Frank’s frustration mounts as he navigates the challenges of enforcing the rules while dealing with unpredictable situations involving animals.
Meanwhile, Shred and Patel embark on a new adventure as they become proud owners of a flip house.
Find out everything you need to know about the Big Dogs and Mini Horses episode of Animal Control, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Animal Control Big Dogs and Mini Horses Season 2 Episode 4 Preview
Get ready for an all-new episode of “Animal Control” airing on Fox at 9:02 Pm on March 27, 2024! In this exciting installment titled “Big Dogs and Mini Horses,” viewers are in for a wild ride as Frank finds himself teamed up with Emily, a by-the-book colleague, on an official Animal Control ride-along. Frank’s frustration mounts as he navigates the challenges of enforcing the rules while dealing with unpredictable situations involving animals.
Meanwhile, Shred and Patel embark on a new adventure as they become proud owners of a flip house.
- 3/20/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for a wild ride with “Animal Control” as Season 2 Episode 4, titled “Big Dogs and Mini Horses,” airs on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 9:02 Pm on Fox. In this hilarious episode, tensions rise when Frank finds himself partnered with Emily, a stickler for rules, on an official Animal Control ride-along.
As Frank grapples with Emily’s by-the-book approach, viewers can expect a comedy of errors as the duo navigates their way through a series of unpredictable encounters with furry and feathered friends. From wrangling big dogs to corralling mini horses, Frank and Emily are in for a memorable night on the job.
Meanwhile, Shred and Patel find themselves celebrating a different kind of adventure as they become proud owners of their flip house. Eager to mark the occasion, they decide to throw a party, leading to a whirlwind of chaotic festivities and unexpected surprises.
Join the laughs and chaos with “Animal Control” as Frank,...
As Frank grapples with Emily’s by-the-book approach, viewers can expect a comedy of errors as the duo navigates their way through a series of unpredictable encounters with furry and feathered friends. From wrangling big dogs to corralling mini horses, Frank and Emily are in for a memorable night on the job.
Meanwhile, Shred and Patel find themselves celebrating a different kind of adventure as they become proud owners of their flip house. Eager to mark the occasion, they decide to throw a party, leading to a whirlwind of chaotic festivities and unexpected surprises.
Join the laughs and chaos with “Animal Control” as Frank,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Former President Donald Trump called for the jailing of former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) and the rest of the January 6 Committee for “withholding information” about their investigation into his actions during the U.S. Capitol riot.
Trump made this claim based on a report from an obscure website that disputed the testimony from a former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson.
In June 2022, Hutchinson appeared at the House Committee’s sixth public hearing regarding the Capitol riots.
She testified that Tony Ornato, the White House deputy chief of operations, called her into his office and shared a story that Agent Bobby Engel, head of Trump’s Secret Service detail, reported shared to him moments before.
He told Hutchinson that the former president entered a transport vehicle but was “irate” when told he could not go to the Capitol, saying that he was “the f—ing President”, and had demanded the driver...
Trump made this claim based on a report from an obscure website that disputed the testimony from a former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson.
In June 2022, Hutchinson appeared at the House Committee’s sixth public hearing regarding the Capitol riots.
She testified that Tony Ornato, the White House deputy chief of operations, called her into his office and shared a story that Agent Bobby Engel, head of Trump’s Secret Service detail, reported shared to him moments before.
He told Hutchinson that the former president entered a transport vehicle but was “irate” when told he could not go to the Capitol, saying that he was “the f—ing President”, and had demanded the driver...
- 3/20/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
"What I'm really drawn to in this film is theme of: revenger becoming an avenger." Let's rock!! Universal has debuted a promo featurette for Monkey Man, the badass action movie from Dev Patel. It's directed by Patel, and produced by Jordan Peele and his company Monkeypaw. The first trailer dropped in earlier in the year, it just premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to rave reviews, and hits theaters worldwide in April. Acclaimed British actor Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who killed his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor & powerless. Packed with thrilling & spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman. The cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher. This featurette includes Jordan Peele...
- 3/18/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man has won the SXSW Headliner audience award and Bob Trevino Likes It directed by Tracie Laymon has earned the Narrative Feature Competition Prize.
Patel has garnered strong reviews for his feature directing debut in which he stars as a Mumbai underground boxer out to avenge his mother’s death. Universal holds worldwide rights and will distribute in the US and UK on April 5.
Bob Trevino Likes It stars John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferreira ahs enjoyed a successful SXSW after it won the Narrative Feature Competition juried award announced last week.
It tells of a woman...
Patel has garnered strong reviews for his feature directing debut in which he stars as a Mumbai underground boxer out to avenge his mother’s death. Universal holds worldwide rights and will distribute in the US and UK on April 5.
Bob Trevino Likes It stars John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferreira ahs enjoyed a successful SXSW after it won the Narrative Feature Competition juried award announced last week.
It tells of a woman...
- 3/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
SXSW 2024 is in the books, and we have a ton of coverage for you here at /Film.com. But if you're pressed for time and don't have enough hours of the day to fully immerse yourself in all the write-ups of the panels and screenings we attended, we've got you covered.
From sasquatches to stunt men, civil wars to rom-coms, from remakes to inventive documentaries, here's a list of every movie we reviewed at this year's festival, in alphabetical order.
Read more: Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Babes
Pamela Adlon is no stranger to direct portrayals of the Stuff We Don't Talk About, which she chronicled in her acclaimed FX series "Better Things." She brings that bluntness to this film, her feature debut, but there's a second voice at work here: a disarming shot of gonzo millennial dorkiness that's chaotic,...
From sasquatches to stunt men, civil wars to rom-coms, from remakes to inventive documentaries, here's a list of every movie we reviewed at this year's festival, in alphabetical order.
Read more: Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)
Babes
Pamela Adlon is no stranger to direct portrayals of the Stuff We Don't Talk About, which she chronicled in her acclaimed FX series "Better Things." She brings that bluntness to this film, her feature debut, but there's a second voice at work here: a disarming shot of gonzo millennial dorkiness that's chaotic,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Dev Patel Rose To Fame With His Breakthrough Role In The Oscar Winning Film Slumdog Millionaire. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Dev Patel is shifting gears in his acting career, and how. The Slumdog Millionaire actor is all set for the release of his directorial debut, Monkey Man. Produced by maestro Jordan Peele, Monkey Man had its SXSW premiere, where Dev Patel got a standing ovation.
The Lion star has had quite an illustrious career since his breakthrough in the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Patel has appeared in many critically acclaimed movies and commercially loved films. He also has an Oscar nomination, no big deal.
Dev Patel now stars in Monkey Man, also his directorial debut. Jordan Peele produces the movie and stars Bollywood Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Sikander Kher in pivotal roles. The film also stars Sharlto Copley and Adithi Kalkunte in essential roles.
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Dev Patel is shifting gears in his acting career, and how. The Slumdog Millionaire actor is all set for the release of his directorial debut, Monkey Man. Produced by maestro Jordan Peele, Monkey Man had its SXSW premiere, where Dev Patel got a standing ovation.
The Lion star has had quite an illustrious career since his breakthrough in the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. Patel has appeared in many critically acclaimed movies and commercially loved films. He also has an Oscar nomination, no big deal.
Dev Patel now stars in Monkey Man, also his directorial debut. Jordan Peele produces the movie and stars Bollywood Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Sikander Kher in pivotal roles. The film also stars Sharlto Copley and Adithi Kalkunte in essential roles.
Trending Bruno Mars’ Estimated $175 Million Net Worth...
- 3/18/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, Dev Patel’s first film as director, the intense action drama Monkey Man, is getting ready to release on April 5th.
Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
We have a brand new sneak peak with this special video. Check out “Kitchen Fight” clip from Monkey Man
Monkey Man had it’s world premiere at the prestigious South By Southwest Film Festival. At the sold...
Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
We have a brand new sneak peak with this special video. Check out “Kitchen Fight” clip from Monkey Man
Monkey Man had it’s world premiere at the prestigious South By Southwest Film Festival. At the sold...
- 3/18/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In “We Strangers,” Rayelle (Kirby) confesses to her mother (Tina Lifford) that she doesn’t have dreams. Perhaps she doesn’t have time for them, or else she’s simply too exhausted to hang onto anything else in her head after spending her days as a cleaning lady, monitoring her every move so as not to become any part of the mess she picks up for other people. Still, this isn’t to say she can’t have fantasies in Anu Valia’s absorbing character study, except like everything else her life, they’re not for herself when her observational skills lead some to think she’s psychic.
After honing her craft directing prestige TV shows such as “The Afterparty” and “Shrill,” Valia makes an aesthetically striking feature debut that may impress even more with the clear eyes she brings to the trickle effect of privilege, envisioning the ability to...
After honing her craft directing prestige TV shows such as “The Afterparty” and “Shrill,” Valia makes an aesthetically striking feature debut that may impress even more with the clear eyes she brings to the trickle effect of privilege, envisioning the ability to...
- 3/16/2024
- by Stephen Saito
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has been largely well-received. This is even though fans were initially hesitant because of how the previous live-action version has turned out. While there were many things to love, one thing stood out. Which is the casting of actors of color in the series as characters who have Asian and Indigenous heritage.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Yet it seems not every fan request can be fulfilled for some faction of the huge fandom the mythos found the casting of Elizabeth Yu problematic. Starring as Princess Azula, an antagonist, fans thought she looked too young and innocent to be playing such a role. Yet Yu is unbothered and unfazed by the criticism.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Actress has No Care for Criticism
Elizabeth Yu as Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender has been a pretty impressive show as far as live-action projects go.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Yet it seems not every fan request can be fulfilled for some faction of the huge fandom the mythos found the casting of Elizabeth Yu problematic. Starring as Princess Azula, an antagonist, fans thought she looked too young and innocent to be playing such a role. Yet Yu is unbothered and unfazed by the criticism.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Actress has No Care for Criticism
Elizabeth Yu as Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender has been a pretty impressive show as far as live-action projects go.
- 3/16/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Why are cleaners expected to be dowdy and dull? Ray (Kirby) is a naturally glamorous woman, striking even in her work clothes. When Jean (Maria Dizzia) first sees her, there’s an anguished look in her eyes and one wonders if, just for a moment, she’s wondering if Ray is Dr. Patel’s new mistress, if she’s been replaced. She’s on the outside, banging on the French windows for attention. Ray is on the inside, confident and serene. It’s a little taste of power. There will be more to come.
Dr. Patel (Hari Dhillon), a podiatrist with an apparently lucrative private practice, is pleased with Ray’s work – so much so that he asks her to clean his house, too, and Jean’s house. The latter, to Ray’s surprise, is also occupied by Jean’s husband Ed (Paul Adelstein), who initially makes his presence felt...
Dr. Patel (Hari Dhillon), a podiatrist with an apparently lucrative private practice, is pleased with Ray’s work – so much so that he asks her to clean his house, too, and Jean’s house. The latter, to Ray’s surprise, is also occupied by Jean’s husband Ed (Paul Adelstein), who initially makes his presence felt...
- 3/16/2024
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Sex is a lot like filmmaking. You dive in when you’re ready, trust your companions, and learn from experience. Few people start out as experts, but there’s beauty in being allowed to try and fail in different environments over the years.
In her first feature film lead, comedian and former late night host Lilly Singh plays Maya, a computer engineer who takes a part-time job teaching sex education. After an incident in her teens led to her mother moving them back to India, Maya not only repressed her sexuality but grew to actively fear it — and now she’s teaching teens about sex despite having never done it herself. Singh, Neel Patel, and director Sara Zandieh co-wrote the film, which premiered at SXSW on March 12.
Sonia Dhillon Tully plays Maya’s hyperconservative single mother Veena, a role that has unfortunately been tread and retread in the South Asian-American film ouevre.
In her first feature film lead, comedian and former late night host Lilly Singh plays Maya, a computer engineer who takes a part-time job teaching sex education. After an incident in her teens led to her mother moving them back to India, Maya not only repressed her sexuality but grew to actively fear it — and now she’s teaching teens about sex despite having never done it herself. Singh, Neel Patel, and director Sara Zandieh co-wrote the film, which premiered at SXSW on March 12.
Sonia Dhillon Tully plays Maya’s hyperconservative single mother Veena, a role that has unfortunately been tread and retread in the South Asian-American film ouevre.
- 3/14/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Dev Patel's directorial debut, "Monkey Man," is an ambitious endeavor that centers on no-holds-barred action amidst a complex political backdrop set in present-day India. Judging from the trailer that was released for the film, Patel plays a nameless man referred to as "Kid," who is inspired by Hanuman, the half-human, half-ape deity in the Hindu epic, "Ramayana," which eventually leads him to take up the moniker of "monkey man." Driven by retribution and the need to balance the scales of justice after experiencing trauma for years — including being a victim of social and political ills that are closely connected to status, class, and caste — Kid walks down a brutally uncompromising path with no point of return.
After the film's global premiere at SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas, "Monkey Man" received mostly positive responses, which includes /Film's Jacob Hall rating it an 8 out of 10. The overwhelming consensus is that the film's action sequences are expertly crafted,...
After the film's global premiere at SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas, "Monkey Man" received mostly positive responses, which includes /Film's Jacob Hall rating it an 8 out of 10. The overwhelming consensus is that the film's action sequences are expertly crafted,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Dev Patel is hopped up on the visual language and legacy of action cinema in Monkey Man, a walloping sucker punch of a debut feature from the star of Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight. Based on Patel’s original story, written alongside Paul Angunawela and John Collee, and produced by Jordan Peele through Monkeypaw Productions, the film is a blood and sweat slicked coming out party not just for a sharp new directorial talent, but a self-styled action star that no one expected.
Set in the fictional city of Yatana, Patel stars as Kid, a haunted young man who barely makes a living in an underground fighting ring. Drawing strength from the tale of Hanuman, the Hindu ape deity his mother told him tales of as a child, Kid dons a gorilla mask and takes falls against more popular fighters to make cash to scrape by. After years of suppressing his rage,...
Set in the fictional city of Yatana, Patel stars as Kid, a haunted young man who barely makes a living in an underground fighting ring. Drawing strength from the tale of Hanuman, the Hindu ape deity his mother told him tales of as a child, Kid dons a gorilla mask and takes falls against more popular fighters to make cash to scrape by. After years of suppressing his rage,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- DailyDead
Undoubtedly, one of the most iconic cartoons of all time, Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been making headlines once again with the debut of its live-action adaptation on Netflix. This has compelled many passionate fans to rewatch the Og series again.
And as viewers dig deep into Atla lore, they find themselves pondering the mysteries that linger beyond the series finale. With the transition to The Legend of Korra, many were thus compelled to wonder why Aang, met his end so early. Well, it’s complicated, to say the least.
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Truth Behind Aang’s Surprisingly Short Lifespan!
One of the biggest disappointing moments for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender occurred as they eagerly transitioned to The Legend of Korra, hoping to get more of Aang, only to discover that their beloved hero had already departed this world. Even though Aang...
And as viewers dig deep into Atla lore, they find themselves pondering the mysteries that linger beyond the series finale. With the transition to The Legend of Korra, many were thus compelled to wonder why Aang, met his end so early. Well, it’s complicated, to say the least.
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Truth Behind Aang’s Surprisingly Short Lifespan!
One of the biggest disappointing moments for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender occurred as they eagerly transitioned to The Legend of Korra, hoping to get more of Aang, only to discover that their beloved hero had already departed this world. Even though Aang...
- 3/13/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Dev Patel is gearing up for the release of his debut film as a director with 2024’s Monkey Man. The actor has been proving his mettle over several films in his career. From Slumdog Millionaire, Hotel Mumbai, and Lion, he has been in some of the acclaimed films and is now venturing into a new step in his filmmaking career as a writer-director.
Dev Patel stars as an anonymous man known only as Kid in Monkey Man
Monkey Man recently premiered at SXSW, where Patel, Jordan Peele, and the rest of the cast were in attendance. At the screening, Patel recalled the tough production process and the hurdles he had to fight through to get the film made. The film also featured familiar territory with Slumdog Millionaire regarding its setting.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, Dev Patel Shot Monkey Man in The Slums of Mumbai
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man led...
Dev Patel stars as an anonymous man known only as Kid in Monkey Man
Monkey Man recently premiered at SXSW, where Patel, Jordan Peele, and the rest of the cast were in attendance. At the screening, Patel recalled the tough production process and the hurdles he had to fight through to get the film made. The film also featured familiar territory with Slumdog Millionaire regarding its setting.
Like Slumdog Millionaire, Dev Patel Shot Monkey Man in The Slums of Mumbai
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man led...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Monkey Man has been highly anticipated. Being Dev Patel’s director debut, the film has been soaring with critics and audiences alike, despite having not been released yet. On top of being produced by Jordan Peele, one of the most respected actors and comedians in the industry, the cast of the film is spectacular.
Monkey Man
Fans have been counting the days till the release, with anticipation buzzing the air. Interestingly enough, it would seem that the movie was almost released on Netflix, something that could have completely hampered its success.
Monkey Man Was Almost Released On Netflix
Monkey Man is an action film about a man who fights with a gorilla mask in the underground world for money. Soon, he creates a strategy to topple the entire power dynamic of this world and get revenge after an opportunity falls in his lap in the form of information.
A still...
Monkey Man
Fans have been counting the days till the release, with anticipation buzzing the air. Interestingly enough, it would seem that the movie was almost released on Netflix, something that could have completely hampered its success.
Monkey Man Was Almost Released On Netflix
Monkey Man is an action film about a man who fights with a gorilla mask in the underground world for money. Soon, he creates a strategy to topple the entire power dynamic of this world and get revenge after an opportunity falls in his lap in the form of information.
A still...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man (2024), where he also boasts credits as co-writer, producer, and starring talent, earned him a standing ovation during its premiere at SXSW. The laudation directed at the 33-year-old star is well-deserved even beyond the narrative offered by the premise, which has frequently been described as “John Wick in Mumbai.”
Monkey Man (2024). Credit: Universal
What gives the warn reception more meaning is understanding the journey that Patel took in seeing through the film’s production, which was anything but a walk in the park. The pandemic proved obstructive, and the team constantly ran into hurdles. Worst of all, though, were the injuries sustained by the young actor before and during the movie-making process.
Talking about it after the screening in a Q&a, Patel recalled how he broke his foot and hand, tore his shoulder, and got an eye infection—all through one film!
Yet,...
Monkey Man (2024). Credit: Universal
What gives the warn reception more meaning is understanding the journey that Patel took in seeing through the film’s production, which was anything but a walk in the park. The pandemic proved obstructive, and the team constantly ran into hurdles. Worst of all, though, were the injuries sustained by the young actor before and during the movie-making process.
Talking about it after the screening in a Q&a, Patel recalled how he broke his foot and hand, tore his shoulder, and got an eye infection—all through one film!
Yet,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
The upcoming Monkey Man created by Dev Patel has created a massive buzz on the internet after being premiered at the SXSW. The fans dubbed the action flick ‘John Wick in India’ for its bold and violently beautiful sequences. While addressing the fans at the SXSW premiere, Patel called out the Hollywood action filmmakers for making “mindless” action flicks.
Dev Patel in Monkey Man
Monkey Man has been subjected to discussion among fans since its trailer hit the internet. It not only promised us an action film packed with solid visuals and gruesome violence but also a story packed with emotion. Even after being a new experience for Dev Patel, he showed perfection in executing the sequences and flaunted an impressive fresh take on the genre.
Dev Patel on Hollywood action films
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
In recent years, we have seen a surge in the...
Dev Patel in Monkey Man
Monkey Man has been subjected to discussion among fans since its trailer hit the internet. It not only promised us an action film packed with solid visuals and gruesome violence but also a story packed with emotion. Even after being a new experience for Dev Patel, he showed perfection in executing the sequences and flaunted an impressive fresh take on the genre.
Dev Patel on Hollywood action films
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
In recent years, we have seen a surge in the...
- 3/13/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Dev Patel shined with his latest action flick Monkey Man. The British actor has appeared in a few action movies before but Monkey Man has taken the actor to a new height pushing his limit in the movie that revered the style of John Wick.
Dev Patel in and as Monkey Man
After watching the trailer of the movie, fans have associated the fight scenes resembling what we all have witnessed in the John Wick franchise, in their stylistic approach anyway. Wild theories have formed surrounding the idea of influence from the Chad Stahelski movies. Patel discards them all.
Dev Patel Addressed John Wick Theories Surrounding Monkey Man
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
Dev Patel is back in action with Monkey Man and the movie has received huge applause alongside a standing ovation from the audience after its world premiere at SXSW. Afterward, the actor, who also...
Dev Patel in and as Monkey Man
After watching the trailer of the movie, fans have associated the fight scenes resembling what we all have witnessed in the John Wick franchise, in their stylistic approach anyway. Wild theories have formed surrounding the idea of influence from the Chad Stahelski movies. Patel discards them all.
Dev Patel Addressed John Wick Theories Surrounding Monkey Man
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
Dev Patel is back in action with Monkey Man and the movie has received huge applause alongside a standing ovation from the audience after its world premiere at SXSW. Afterward, the actor, who also...
- 3/13/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The impact of the John Wick movies can be seen in the trailer of Monkey Man. Dev Patel (known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight) teams up with Jordan Peele to deliver this action-packed film.
A still from Monkey Man‘s trailer
The trailer, which dropped in January, has drawn huge comparisons to the high-octane action of the John Wick series. Patel is making his directorial debut, while Peele is the producer of the action thriller.
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As reported by IGN, the film is inspired by divine monkey-like God Hanuman, a Hindu “icon embodying strength and courage.” This film marks Patel’s break from the curse of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Dev Patel’s Upcoming Thriller Breaks Avatar: The Last Airbender Curse...
A still from Monkey Man‘s trailer
The trailer, which dropped in January, has drawn huge comparisons to the high-octane action of the John Wick series. Patel is making his directorial debut, while Peele is the producer of the action thriller.
Suggested“There’s African-Americans in the movie”: M. Night Shyamalan’s Horrendous Defense on Whitewashing Avatar: The Last Airbender is Worse Than the Movie
As reported by IGN, the film is inspired by divine monkey-like God Hanuman, a Hindu “icon embodying strength and courage.” This film marks Patel’s break from the curse of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Dev Patel’s Upcoming Thriller Breaks Avatar: The Last Airbender Curse...
- 3/13/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Just when everyone started to believe that something as exhilarating and hard-hitting as the iconic John Wick films was a one-time phenomenon in the film industry, British actor Dev Patel brought Monkey Man for everyone to witness. As the end credits rolled, the people fortunate enough to view this film were taken aback by just how exceptional it was.
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
The film surpassed expectations, which led it to get a standing ovation from the audience members, truly the mark of something unique and amazing. But getting to this point was a road filled with pain and suffering since the lead actor and director had to work through several injuries, including broken bones, to turn his vision into a reality.
Dev Patel Suffered Severe Injuries And Illnesses While Shooting For Monkey Man Dev Patel
While everyone might be familiar with the greatness that cinema...
Dev Patel in a still from Monkey Man
The film surpassed expectations, which led it to get a standing ovation from the audience members, truly the mark of something unique and amazing. But getting to this point was a road filled with pain and suffering since the lead actor and director had to work through several injuries, including broken bones, to turn his vision into a reality.
Dev Patel Suffered Severe Injuries And Illnesses While Shooting For Monkey Man Dev Patel
While everyone might be familiar with the greatness that cinema...
- 3/13/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Get ready for a wild ride on the upcoming episode of “Animal Control” as Season 2 Episode 3, titled “Tortoises and Labradors,” airs on Fox at 9:02 Pm this Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Frank, our intrepid animal control officer, uncovers an illegal animal smuggling ring, adding a layer of suspense to the usual animal-related antics.
Shred, diving into his first night shift, stumbles upon the intriguing world of Furry parties, promising a blend of humor and peculiar scenarios. Meanwhile, Victoria finds herself with a secret admirer, adding a touch of romance to the chaotic mix. And brace yourself as Patel and Templeton, an unlikely duo, get stuck working together for the day, guaranteeing hilarious escapades.
Don’t miss out on the excitement, laughter, and unexpected twists as “Animal Control” unfolds its latest episode, addressing everything from illegal activities to quirky encounters. Tune in at 9:02 Pm for an evening filled with furry surprises and non-stop entertainment on Fox.
Shred, diving into his first night shift, stumbles upon the intriguing world of Furry parties, promising a blend of humor and peculiar scenarios. Meanwhile, Victoria finds herself with a secret admirer, adding a touch of romance to the chaotic mix. And brace yourself as Patel and Templeton, an unlikely duo, get stuck working together for the day, guaranteeing hilarious escapades.
Don’t miss out on the excitement, laughter, and unexpected twists as “Animal Control” unfolds its latest episode, addressing everything from illegal activities to quirky encounters. Tune in at 9:02 Pm for an evening filled with furry surprises and non-stop entertainment on Fox.
- 3/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Dev Patel, who movie lovers are surely familiar with from his on-screen work in movies such as "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Green Knight," is beginning a new phase of his career. The actor-turned-director has his feature directorial debut "Monkey Man" coming our way in April (you can check out the trailer right here), and it's an action-packed, wild ride. Patel also stars in the lead role, and it required him to kick a lot of ass. Kicking all of that ass, it turns out, comes at a cost, as he broke his hand early on while filming. But, for various reasons, the show had to go on, broken bone and all.
"Monkey Man" recently held its world premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the film was met with a very warm response, with /Film's Jacob Hall giving it an 8 out of 10 review. I was lucky enough to be on...
"Monkey Man" recently held its world premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the film was met with a very warm response, with /Film's Jacob Hall giving it an 8 out of 10 review. I was lucky enough to be on...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Dev Patel's feature directorial debut "Monkey Man" hit the ground running with its world premiere at South By Southwest ... but before the movie about an underground brawler hell-bent on revenge became a reality, the actor-turned-filmmaker says it was an idea he was hesitant to bring to life himself. /Film's Ryan Scott is attending SXSW in Austin this week, where Patel spoke about how he went from an actor and co-writer on the project to the man behind the camera.
"I was just trying to find a way to tell this story," Patel explained. "I wanted it out there. Originally, I hired a friend to write it." Paul Angunawela ("Keith Lemon: The Film") and John Collee ("Hotel Mumbai") are both credited as co-writers on the final product, but initially, Patel says two of them worked on it during an intense year-long process. "I ended up co-writing it and then we,...
"I was just trying to find a way to tell this story," Patel explained. "I wanted it out there. Originally, I hired a friend to write it." Paul Angunawela ("Keith Lemon: The Film") and John Collee ("Hotel Mumbai") are both credited as co-writers on the final product, but initially, Patel says two of them worked on it during an intense year-long process. "I ended up co-writing it and then we,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
There is a scene late in Dev Patel’s directorial debut, the ferocious and ferociously entertaining Monkey Man, where the filmmaker, star, and co-writer rips a guy’s throat out. In the realm of action cinema, that is of course nothing new. However, the way it occurs here is. When Patel’s Kid finds his hands otherwise occupied, the feral protagonist improvises by catching a switchblade between his teeth and slowly unfurling its knife. He then drags its nasty end from ear to ear across the neck of a man he is wrapped around. The moment is intimate, drawn out, and very, very red. For its mastermind, it also must play like vindication.
Monkey Man is a visceral, kinetic, and sweat-stained blast of adrenaline from an actor eager to reveal a brutality we may not have known existed. By which standards, the film is an unqualified success. Beyond revealing Patel’s full physicality,...
Monkey Man is a visceral, kinetic, and sweat-stained blast of adrenaline from an actor eager to reveal a brutality we may not have known existed. By which standards, the film is an unqualified success. Beyond revealing Patel’s full physicality,...
- 3/12/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Dev Patel has been one of the most interesting actors to watch on screen. Despite not being an A-list movie star, he has starred in some great films that have been celebrated by critics and received awards recognition. His breakthrough role in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire landed him on the radar of many filmmakers.
Dev Patel in 2016’s Lion
He has shown his versatility in acclaimed films such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Green Knight, Hotel Mumbai, and Lion. After receiving an Oscar nomination for the latter, he is set to make his directorial debut with 2024’s Monkey Man. A new clip of an action sequence from the film shows its amazingly choreographed action, drawing comparisons with the John Wick films.
People Clamoring For More John Wick Should See The New Monkey Man Clip
Dev Patel stars as an anonymous man known only as Kid in Monkey...
Dev Patel in 2016’s Lion
He has shown his versatility in acclaimed films such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Green Knight, Hotel Mumbai, and Lion. After receiving an Oscar nomination for the latter, he is set to make his directorial debut with 2024’s Monkey Man. A new clip of an action sequence from the film shows its amazingly choreographed action, drawing comparisons with the John Wick films.
People Clamoring For More John Wick Should See The New Monkey Man Clip
Dev Patel stars as an anonymous man known only as Kid in Monkey...
- 3/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Dev Patel (The Green Knight, Slumdog Millionaire) has much more on his mind than straightforward action homage with his high-octane directorial feature debut, Monkey Man. At the SXSW world premiere, Patel told the enrapt audience that he poured his soul into his hyper-violent actioner, and broke two toes, a hand, tore a shoulder, and battled an eye infection along with all the blood, sweat, and tears getting the film made. The effort shows in every frame.
While the violence onscreen is palpable and painful, it’s not the exquisite fight choreography and thrilling action set pieces that set Monkey Man apart but also its political consciousness, unique narrative structure, and myth-making scale.
Patel, who also produces and co-wrote the screenplay with John Collee and Paul Angunawela, stars as Kid. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, told to him by his mother as a child, Kid earns money at an underground...
While the violence onscreen is palpable and painful, it’s not the exquisite fight choreography and thrilling action set pieces that set Monkey Man apart but also its political consciousness, unique narrative structure, and myth-making scale.
Patel, who also produces and co-wrote the screenplay with John Collee and Paul Angunawela, stars as Kid. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, told to him by his mother as a child, Kid earns money at an underground...
- 3/12/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Part of Bruce Lee’s action appeal is that he wasn’t a huge, hulking man. Instead, Lee derived his power as a martial artist from a mixture of nimble flexibility and lean muscle. He was light on his feet, but he punched hard, which made him a hero to underdogs who dreamed of being similarly underestimated. Dev Patel has a similar physicality and persona in his new movie “Monkey Man,” in which a scrappy nobody enacts bloody revenge on those who treat people like him like insignificant pawns.
Lee is one of many heroes to which Patel pays tribute in this grimy, ultraviolent mixtape of action influences, which has the chaotic unpredictability of Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy,” the brutal intensity of Timo Tjahjanto’s “The Night Comes for Us,” the training arc of a Lau Kar-leung Shaw Brothers movie, and the neon gunplay of the “John Wick” franchise. The...
Lee is one of many heroes to which Patel pays tribute in this grimy, ultraviolent mixtape of action influences, which has the chaotic unpredictability of Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy,” the brutal intensity of Timo Tjahjanto’s “The Night Comes for Us,” the training arc of a Lau Kar-leung Shaw Brothers movie, and the neon gunplay of the “John Wick” franchise. The...
- 3/12/2024
- by Katie Rife
- Indiewire
“Enter the Dragon,” starring Bruce Lee, is one of the four or five greatest action films ever made. Yet it has a thin, awkward, lurching story. The movie gets away with it, of course; the plot is merely a frame on which to hang Lee’s singular hypnotic balletic fighting bravura. In that spirit, there are countless action films that have functional, bare-bones plots, from the revenge sagas of Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude van Damme, Chuck Norris, or Jason Statham to the “John Wick” films to the action dramas of South Korea and Indonesia (“The Raid” and its sequel). So when you watch “Monkey Man,” a film that has blistering fight scenes and was directed and co-written by its star, Dev Patel, you’d think that the movie, like those others, would be able to transcend whatever limitations it might have as a drama.
Yet “Monkey Man,” while it qualifies as a volatile,...
Yet “Monkey Man,” while it qualifies as a volatile,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
At a festival known for raucous audiences, Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” made for the rowdiest screening yet.
During the SXSW premiere of the actor’s directorial debut, Austin’s Paramount Theater was filled with cries of “We love you, Dev!” and “India!” that can only be described as guttural. The crowd’s love for Patel only grew more fervent as the film went on, revealing not only a new cinematic voice, but a surprisingly political action thriller that saw Patel’s character take on the Hindu caste system with teeth, knives and blood.
Dev Patel receives a standing ovation after a #SXSW screening of his feature directorial debut "Monkey Man." pic.twitter.com/OcpjhByVSu
— Variety (@Variety) March 12, 2024
“The action genre has been abused by the system,” Patel said while introducing the film. “You know, a quick buck. Mindless shit. I wanted to give it soul. Real trauma. Real pain.
During the SXSW premiere of the actor’s directorial debut, Austin’s Paramount Theater was filled with cries of “We love you, Dev!” and “India!” that can only be described as guttural. The crowd’s love for Patel only grew more fervent as the film went on, revealing not only a new cinematic voice, but a surprisingly political action thriller that saw Patel’s character take on the Hindu caste system with teeth, knives and blood.
Dev Patel receives a standing ovation after a #SXSW screening of his feature directorial debut "Monkey Man." pic.twitter.com/OcpjhByVSu
— Variety (@Variety) March 12, 2024
“The action genre has been abused by the system,” Patel said while introducing the film. “You know, a quick buck. Mindless shit. I wanted to give it soul. Real trauma. Real pain.
- 3/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Wes Anderson Shares What His Oscar Acceptance Speech Would Have Been, And Why He Couldn't Deliver It
During this year's Academy Awards, at least one longstanding wrong was finally righted. Even as someone who's generally found Wes Anderson's work to be somewhat hit or miss, it's always felt like a serious oversight that the acclaimed filmmaker had yet to win a single Oscar. You're telling me the guy behind "The Royal Tenenbaums," "Moonrise Kingdom," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and "The French Dispatch" could only muster a grand total of seven nominations over the course of 20+ years? Poppycock, I say!
Well, that ignominious streak finally ended this past Sunday. But while Anderson's long-overdue win came in the live-action short film category for "The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar," he wasn't even in attendance to accept his award. Some viewers may have interpreted his absence as an intentional thumbing of the nose towards a voting body that hasn't exactly shown him much love over the decades, but...
Well, that ignominious streak finally ended this past Sunday. But while Anderson's long-overdue win came in the live-action short film category for "The Wonderful Life of Henry Sugar," he wasn't even in attendance to accept his award. Some viewers may have interpreted his absence as an intentional thumbing of the nose towards a voting body that hasn't exactly shown him much love over the decades, but...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Are you ready for a raucous, rollicking rollercoaster of revenge? Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man sees Kid (Patel), a lowly fight club worker who sports a monkey mask in the ring, take on the underworld elite to avenge the death of his mother and fight the fight for the city’s poor and powerless. An unholy alliance between Patel and producer Jordan Peele, expect a high velocity thrill ride filled with spectacular chases and bruising brawls, all delivered with style to spare.
To celebrate, on the evening of Tuesday 26 March at a central London location, we are giving Empire VIP members the chance to experience the jaw-dropping action one week before the film comes out. Don’t delay. Simian disguise optional.
This event is exclusively for Empire VIPs. VIP Members are eligible for all events, however live events will have limited capacity and tickets will be allocated on a first come,...
To celebrate, on the evening of Tuesday 26 March at a central London location, we are giving Empire VIP members the chance to experience the jaw-dropping action one week before the film comes out. Don’t delay. Simian disguise optional.
This event is exclusively for Empire VIPs. VIP Members are eligible for all events, however live events will have limited capacity and tickets will be allocated on a first come,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
The fictional underground fight club in Dev Patel’s erratic directorial debut feature Monkey Man looks like many others: a dilapidated space crowded with bodies thrusting fistfuls of cash in the air while hurling insults at their least favorite contender. No amount of harsh overhead lighting can shake the shadowy atmosphere of the venue, which is run by a slippery figure (Sharlto Copley), who handles rupees with unnerving greed. Here, in this claustrophobic environment, a young man regularly subjects himself to humiliating defeats.
The fighter, a scrawny guy whose swagger looks put-on, hides his face in a monkey mask. It is an ill-fitting piece of headwear that stays permanently askew. They call him the Kid (Patel) and it soon becomes clear that these beatings are part performance and part masochistic ritual. Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence. The...
The fighter, a scrawny guy whose swagger looks put-on, hides his face in a monkey mask. It is an ill-fitting piece of headwear that stays permanently askew. They call him the Kid (Patel) and it soon becomes clear that these beatings are part performance and part masochistic ritual. Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence. The...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man draws from the ancient lore surrounding Hanuman, a revered figure in Hindu tradition symbolizing intellect, might, valor, fidelity and discipline — much like his character in this film who is the underdog savior of the broken and the displaced. Having written, directed and starred in the film, Patel derives a lot of inspiration from familiar action films to create something refreshing and new, while also educating the audience on some of the ongoing disparities taking place in India, particularly between the haves and the have-nots. His kinetic direction and tense fight sequences, mixed with a deep reverence of Indian folklore, helps stake his claim as a future of action cinema.
In Monkey Man, Kid (Patel) is a young man haunted by the memory of his mother Neela (Adithi Kalkunte), and the violence that snatched her away. Neela’s stories of Hanuman, a deity symbolizing strength and resilience,...
In Monkey Man, Kid (Patel) is a young man haunted by the memory of his mother Neela (Adithi Kalkunte), and the violence that snatched her away. Neela’s stories of Hanuman, a deity symbolizing strength and resilience,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The actor takes the lead both in front of and behind the camera in an impressive and ambitious, if a little unwieldy, revenge thriller
The tale of Monkey Man is a beleaguered one – for the titular character, played by the actor turned writer-director Dev Patel, a slog of oppression, trauma and rage curdled into revenge in the seedy fight clubs of an Indian slum. For the film, Patel’s directorial debut, it took years of laboring to get his passion project to screen. Production was underway in Batam, Indonesia, before Covid, and then “everything that could go wrong, did”, as Patel said at its SXSW premiere on Monday night – delays, movie purgatory, a distribution deal with Netflix that did not realize the dream of having his ambitious action flick debut in theaters.
And then came Jordan Peele, who felt the movie deserved the big-screen treatment and rescued it from the...
The tale of Monkey Man is a beleaguered one – for the titular character, played by the actor turned writer-director Dev Patel, a slog of oppression, trauma and rage curdled into revenge in the seedy fight clubs of an Indian slum. For the film, Patel’s directorial debut, it took years of laboring to get his passion project to screen. Production was underway in Batam, Indonesia, before Covid, and then “everything that could go wrong, did”, as Patel said at its SXSW premiere on Monday night – delays, movie purgatory, a distribution deal with Netflix that did not realize the dream of having his ambitious action flick debut in theaters.
And then came Jordan Peele, who felt the movie deserved the big-screen treatment and rescued it from the...
- 3/12/2024
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
"Monkey Man" burns with the passion and nerve of a filmmaker who thinks he's not going to direct another film ever again. Dev Patel, always a dynamic actor, doesn't break out the fireworks for his directorial debut as much as he unleashes an entire explosive arsenal. There's more going on -- visually, emotionally, thematically -- in single moments of this ultra-violent action movie than you find in most films of the genre. To call it ambitious would be an understatement. Here's a movie that wants to say every single thing Patel wants to communicate as a filmmaker, and it's all got to fit into a two-hour running time. Forget oxygen. Forget subtlety. No one's got time for that when this is your first (and maybe last) time at bat.
Can one blame Patel for trying to do literally everything he possibly can with his debut feature behind the camera? Not...
Can one blame Patel for trying to do literally everything he possibly can with his debut feature behind the camera? Not...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
With a premise that is as simple or as complex as you’d like it to be, Monkey Man anoints Dev Patel as a new action director and star. Filmed on location in Mumbai and Indonesia in the height of the Covid pandemic and saved from a Netflix direct-to-streaming deal by Jordan Peele and Universal, this film about reinvention bursts with the same frenetic energy of a Danny Boyle or John Woo picture, with Patel––co-writer, director, star, and sometimes camera operator––throwing everything he has at the screen, and then some.
The plot, on one level, is a simple revenge tale unfolding for reasons revealed at the narrative’s midpoint. Inspired by the Hindu myth of Hanuman Patel’s unnamed Kid embraces this persona in wrestling matches that have left him battle-tested before he undergoes a profound spiritual awakening. The training comes in handy when he plots his big...
The plot, on one level, is a simple revenge tale unfolding for reasons revealed at the narrative’s midpoint. Inspired by the Hindu myth of Hanuman Patel’s unnamed Kid embraces this persona in wrestling matches that have left him battle-tested before he undergoes a profound spiritual awakening. The training comes in handy when he plots his big...
- 3/12/2024
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
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