Monkey Man

88%

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84%

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500+ Verified Ratings

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev 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.

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An audacious effort from debuting director Dev Patel, Monkey Man dispenses action and sociopolitical commentary with equal aplomb.

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Monkey Man's exciting action scenes hit even harder thanks to a really well-written and emotional story.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

For what it is, it's quite effective and Patel is a credible action hero.

Apr 17, 2024

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Over-the-top violence is rarely this much fun. First time directors are rarely this skillful.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 12, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Brutal, bone-crunching, neck-gouging set pieces, some great musical choices...

Apr 9, 2024

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Kevin Wight

The Wee Review

Dev Patel's Mumbai martial arts mayhem is a superbly frenetic and ferocious action debut

Rated: 4

Jun 2, 2024

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

For a generation brought up on RPGs, this will feel like familiar territory, but for those looking for a little more finesse, this is a very loud and brash film that lacks the subtlety of a finer crafted work.

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2024

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Sarah Marrs

Lainey Gossip

Monkey Man is a purely entertaining revenge thriller, but it has more on its mind than punches and kicks.

May 29, 2024

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Elizabeth I liked it, but there was a lot of blood. I expected it to be more like a superhero movie. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Max T Badass in every way! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Amelap O The story line/message is okay. There is a section of the movie which is slow and drags. Actors are all new to me. Actors did act.Culture customs and lifestyles are displayed/shown and verbal wisdom is given. I liked it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review christopher This a good "B style" action movie, not the cinematic masterpiece some claim. It would have been nice if it was 30 minutes shorter. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Gordon Exciting, thrilling, and riveting plot Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Wifredo F Great story, great action, and great acting! The movie runs on a lot of adrenaline and fast paced filming. The creation of a new action hero with a heart. Hope they make a sequel. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dev Patel Director Dev Patel Actor Sharlto Copley Actor Pitobash Actor Vipin Sharma Actor Sikandar Kher Actor

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