Monkey Man
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Overview: Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
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- Script Details:
- Type of Material: Feature film screenplay.
- Title: Monkey Man.
- Number of Pages: Approximately 90 pages.
- Author: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, and John Collee.
- Draft Date: The latest draft date is not specified.
- Genre: Action, Thriller.
- Circa (Time-Frame): Set in the present day.
- Location: The bustling streets of Mumbai, India.
- Logline:
- In the neon-lit city of Mumbai, a man known as “Bobby” seeks vengeance against a corrupt property developer and a crooked police chief who caused tragedy in his past. As Bobby infiltrates the criminal underworld, he dons a monkey mask and participates in bare-knuckle fights, all while plotting his terrible revenge.
- Comment Summary:
- Dev Patel makes an impressive directorial debut with this wildly over-the-top revenge action thriller.
- The film combines martial arts, suspense, and social satire.
- Patel’s performance showcases his martial arts skills and physicality.
- The script cleverly references other action franchises like John Wick.
- Quality Assessment:
- Concept: GOOD
- Storyline: EXCELLENT
- Structure: GOOD
- Characters: GOOD
- Dialogue: GOOD
- Synopsis:
- Bobby, using a fake name inspired by a brand of bleach, grew up in the forest with tales of Lord Hanuman, the monkey deity. When a greedy property developer and a corrupt police chief bring tragedy to his life, Bobby becomes consumed by the need for payback. He infiltrates the criminal organization, moonlights as a monkey-masked fighter, and dreams of unleashing his vengeance.
- Detailed Comments:
- The film successfully blends action, revenge, and social commentary.
- The neon-lit cityscape of Mumbai adds visual flair.
- Bobby’s character arc is compelling.
- The bare-knuckle fight scenes are thrilling.
- Character Analysis:
- Bobby: Driven by revenge, skilled fighter, and haunted by memories of his mother.
- Greedy Property Developer: The catalyst for tragedy.
- Corrupt Police Chief: Bobby’s nemesis.
- Theme Analysis:
- Themes include vengeance, corruption, and the power of myth.
- Technical Analysis:
- The film effectively captures the chaotic energy of Mumbai.
- Dialogue balances action and character development.
- Potential Box Office:
- The unique premise and Dev Patel’s involvement could attract audiences.
- Box Office Projections:
- Moderate success, especially among action-thriller fans.
- Overall Evaluation:
- A stylish and exciting movie that stands out in the genre.
- Project Recommendation:
- RECOMMEND for production.
- Writer Recommendation:
- Dev Patel’s collaboration with Paul Angunawela and John Collee results in a strong script.
- Script Recommendation:
- CONSIDER for production.
- Summary Review of Reviews Online:
- Reviews on IMDb highlight Patel’s fast-paced action and the film’s unique blend of genres [6]..
- Monkey Man review – Dev Patel goes wild in … – The Guardian
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- Monkey Man (2024) Movie Review | High On Films
- Dev Patel on Monkey Man: ‘This film is just as chaotic as I am’ – Dazed
- Monkey Man (2024) User Reviews – imdb.com