Monkey Man received a standing ovation when it premiered at SXSW earlier this week.
Dev Patel at the"Monkey Man" premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at the Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2024 in Austin, TexasFrom his first role in cult teen drama Skins, to his breakout performance in Slumdog Millionaire and ensuing leading turns in films likeNow, Dev has stepped up to the director’s chair for his feature film debut Monkey Man, which premiered at SXSW film festival in Austin this week to a standing ovation.
“Monkey Man is a true mixed bag. The action is staggeringly impressive, both from a visual and storytelling standpoint, but the material in between runs the risk of deflating the experience via pacing problems and narrative confusion There’s no doubt Patel has got boundless potential and power as a director, and I look forward to seeing him harness that more and more as he rocks the industry with bold visions.
“I have a feeling “Monkey Man” is going to be huge. And when he knows that he’s going to be able to make second, third, fourth, and beyond movies, he’ll hone that overstuffed storytelling and visual language in a way that could be legendary. “Monkey Man” may be an origin story for a future action franchise character, but it feels more to me like an origin story for a future action star and director.
“Brilliant, brutal and a sign of beautiful things to come. Dev Patel is a talent to behold, and Monkey Man is as impressive a cinematic achievement as we are going to see this year.” “To call it ambitious would be an understatement. Here’s a movie that wants to say every single thing Patel wants to communicate as a filmmaker, and it’s all got to fit into a two-hour running time. Forget oxygen. Forget subtlety. No one’s got time for that when this is your first time at bat.”“Despite a few scenes lacking crystal-clear execution, the majority successfully convey each punch, kick and stab with intensity. Patel’s commitment to his dual role as director and actor is palpable.
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