The Big Picture This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
Release Date April 4, 2024 Director Dev Patel Cast Dev Patel , Sharlto Copley , Pitobash , Vipin Sharma , Sobhita Dhulipala Runtime 113 minutes Main Genre Action Writers Dev Patel What Is 'Monkey Man' About? Patel also stars in the film as Kid, a man determined to take down the corrupt forces who exploit and terrorize the powerless, and are also responsible for the murder of his mother. He begins the film as a human punching bag.
The Literal Punches of 'Monkey Man' Hit Harder Than the Emotional Ones Close While several supporting characters do make an impression, particularly Sharlto Copley courtesy of his one-of-a-kind showmanship as the emcee of the underground fight club and Pitobash who sparks a rather charming connection with Kid amidst all of this crime, violence, and carnage, most feel like thinly drawn side characters, merely nudging Kid forward on his journey and little more.
'Monkey Man' Speaks Best Through Its Action Another top-tier quality of the action in Monkey Man is how well it serves the character. In fact, it’s often more successful in doing so than the film’s dialogue and exposition-heavy scenes. Kid’s evolution is mental, emotional, and physical. He kicks off the film ready to be beaten to a pulp and lose, but grows into a formidable force and you can track that development throughout the fight scenes.
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