Monkey Man
Overview
Monkey Man is a 2024 action thriller film directed by Dev Patel, who also stars as the protagonist, a young man who seeks revenge against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother. The film is set in Mumbai, India. The protagonist is known only as "Kid." He is a poor, underground fighter who wears a monkey mask and fights for money. He is also a former member of a cult that was destroyed by the villains. He infiltrates the city's elite, working as a waiter in a high-end hotel, and he plans to kill the villains one by one. The film is a brutal, visceral, and stylish action movie, influenced by John Wick and The Raid. Dev Patel trained for years to perform his own stunts, and he delivers a powerful, physical performance. The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its action sequences, its direction, and its social commentary.
