Aciton Movie With 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, Monkey Man, Hits Prime Video Next Week

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As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for action-packed tales and an insatiable appetite for unique storytelling, I eagerly await the arrival of “Monkey Man” on Prime Video next week. Having had the pleasure of witnessing a plethora of action movies this year, ranging from the explosive “Rebel Ridge” to the gritty “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”, I can confidently say that Dev Patel’s directorial debut is set to join these ranks and leave audiences spellbound.

2021 has been a fantastic year for enthusiasts of action films, as blockbusters such as “Rebel Ridge,” “Kill,” “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” and the latest installment in the “Mad Max” series, titled “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” have made their way to screens, demonstrating the genre’s full potential. In the coming week, one of this year’s most critically acclaimed (and distinctive) action films is set to premiere on streaming platforms, featuring actor Dev Patel’s directorial debut, “The Green Knight.

Title character Kid embarks on a violent and retaliatory journey in the upcoming film “Monkey Man”, premiering on Prime Video on October 15th. Given its impressive theater reception, we strongly advise you not to miss it; catch it faster than a swift sequence of blows thrown by Kid himself. The movie also boasts an accomplished cast including Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, and Makarand Deshpande. For a better understanding of the plot, you can find the official synopsis for “Monkey Man” below.

Titled “Monkey Man” and starring Dev Patel as the protagonist, Kid, this gritty tale follows a nameless young man scraping by in an illegal underground fighting ring. Wearing a gorilla mask, he takes regular beatings at the hands of more popular fighters for money. After years of bottled anger, Kid devises a plan to penetrate the inner circle of the city’s powerful elite. As his past torments resurface, his scarred hands become instruments of retribution, launching a destructive crusade against those who stole everything he held dear.

Will We Ever See a Monkey Man 2?

The film titled “Monkey Man” received rave reviews upon its initial release in April and currently boasts an impressive 89% rating on a review aggregator site. Originally planned for release on Netflix, it caught the attention of Jordan Peele, director of “Get Out,” who loved the movie and joined as producer. This convinced Universal Pictures to acquire the film from Netflix for approximately $10 million.

Critics highly commended the action reminiscent of “John Wick” that viewers have grown fond of, and were captivated by Patel’s talent for infusing action scenes with a sense of novelty within a sociopolitical thriller framework. Mae Abdulbaki of Screen Rant showered praise upon Patel for delivering “striking” hand-to-hand combat sequences in the film.

The close-combat scenes and fight sequences sparkle with a vibrant energy that’s electrifying, holding your attention captivated and fixed on the screen.

Enthusiasts of the film “Monkey Man” have been eagerly waiting for updates about a potential sequel (every action movie now serves as a potential franchise), and although no official announcement has been made, Patel hasn’t dismissed the idea. He expressed, “I’m trying not to jump the gun. It might sound like a tired phrase, but honestly, bringing this project to life has been a massive challenge. This is truly a dream come true for me.

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2024-10-07 19:04