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Dev Patel and Jordan Peele's 'Monkey Man' is a consuming action-packed thriller based in India. Movie review.

Monkey man

Despite its flaws, Dev Patels “Monkey Man" is a gritty, effective thriller that brings western audiences into his world — and not the other way around, for a change.

1. "Monkey Man" (R) Trailer An action thriller that was co-written, directed by, and stars Dev Patel from "Slumdog Millionaire". It's being compared to "John Wick" for its brutal fight scenes. Patel works anonymously in an underground fight club in Mumbai, wearing a gorilla mask and letti

The real-world metaphors and Hindu contexts of "Monkey Man" add to the film's potency but aren't always smoothly incorporated. This is a movie that namechecks "John Wick," too. And it's more successful in its frenetic fight choreography leading up to a bloody third-act showdown imbued with the rage of class uprising.

Dev Patel is blowing up as an action star and first-time director with Monkey Man, so we ranked his movies, from Slumdog Millionaire to The Green Knight.

Monkey Man: Dev Patel expressed his love for Sobhita Dhulipala while working on their upcoming movie

Patel produced, wrote, and directed his homage to action movies. But does it live up to its inspirations?

Indian actress Sobhita Dhulipala has been lauded for her role in Monkey Man, marking a significant Hollywood debut.

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