'Monkey Man' gives us a Hollywood action hero that we don't see enough of

Dev Patel's action debut is a strong debut from a talented, enthusiastic action filmmaker who has something to say. 'Monkey Man' is no 'John Wick', but it’s invigorating and politically potent action cinema. Dev Patel is a talented and enthusiastic director who has nothing to say about the film.

Dev Patel's "Monkey Man" is a gritty, effective thriller that brings western audiences into his world. Despite its flaws, it's a gritty and effective thriller. It's a Hollywood action hero we don't see nearly enough, for a change, but not the other way around.

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