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“The crowd went ape for it.”
One of the most assured, kinetic debuts I’ve seen: gorgeous, crunchy, and relentless.

Loaded with bone breaking violence that splatters blood everywhere.
The #sxsw audience went crazy many times during the world premiere.
Can’t believe this is his first film.

Def worth seeing in a movie theater."
Keep scrolling to have a read of some more glowing reactions below…
Monkey Man is absolutely phenomenal.
I’m blown away.

Dev Patel comes out swinging, stabbing, and pulverizing in his hard-hitting debut.
Devs adoration of action cinema shines as clear influences meld with his fiery storytelling.
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MONKEY MAN is more than just a bloody good time.

Its an action tour de force, full of talent and fucking passion in every frame.
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Dev Patels ambition behind the camera is second only tohis talent.
Prepare yourselves for Action Star Dev Patel.

#SXSW pic.twitter.com/gjO86SGgIcMarch 12, 2024
MONKEY MAN goes ape shit.
Dev Patel asserts him as an A-level action star in his hard-hitting, bone-breaking, badass directorial debut.
Wild, intense brawls that stretch across scenes, this one feels like a shot of pure adrenaline.

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Monkey Man releases on April 5.












