Monkey Man is A Socially Conscious Action Film (Is That A Good Thing?)

Monkey Man is a strong debut film from Dev Patel which showcases his martial arts ability whilst telling a compelling story of Indian corruption.

Mixing a revenge picture with commentary on trans rights or governmental oppression may seem like a hard sell but somehow, especially in 2024 when this so unlikely, Patel and his co-writers deliver the goods.

Fortunately, Jordan Peele rescued Monkey Man from a streaming release and so I do recommend you go and experience it on a big screen ideally with a good crowd that can gasp, cheer and maybe even tear up a little.

If you enjoy action films, seeing a foreign culture on screen and a combination of mature ideas and atavistic violence then you're in for a treat.

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