‘Monkey Man’ Quick Movie Review [SXSW 24]: An Action-Packed, Brutally Wild Ride - Sean Chandler Talks About

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From Sean Chandler

The South By Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival has kicked off in Austin, Texas and Sean Chandler Talks About is on the ground attending some of the biggest premieres and happenings.

Next up is Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man, which currently boasts a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes (as of posting) and received a standing ovation following its premiere. From SXSW, the film is inspired by the legend of Hanuman, “an icon embodying strength and courage” and follows an underground fighter who channels his childhood trauma to take on the “city’s sinister elite.”

Alongside Dev Patel, Monkey Man stars Sharlto Copley (District 9, the upcoming Boy Kills World), Pitobash (I Am Kalam, Million Dollar Arm), Sobhita Dhulipala (Major, The Night Manager), Sikandar Kher (Monica, O My Darling, 24: India), Vipin Sharma (Hotel Mumbai, Like Stars on Earth), Ashwini Kalsekar (CID, Chargesheet: The Shuttlecock Murder), Adithi Kalkunte (Hotel Mumbai, Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side), and Makarand Deshpande (Jungle, Sarfarosh).

Monkey Man hits theaters on April 5th, 2024.

Check out Sean’s review below!

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