@@SydneyVolpehow much do you lie?he is fl 0p actor who hasn't any good movies .so he created this cheap copy of john wick which you like as it portrays india as negatively as possible .if a movie is about how usa,uk,nato causing wars or how usa t argets millions of innocent people for fake democracy or racism in usa or how usa is a yet to be decolonised and native Americans should govern usa ,you won't give such positive review anymore.so don't lie a lot
Ever since I saw the trailer, I’ve been super excited for this. I’m very happy for Dev Patel for making his directorial debut after loving him in films such as Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight. It’s really awesome to see him as a Jack of all trades with directing, starring, producing and writing it. Looks like an awesome action movie and very excited to see it this weekend. Great review as always, Sydney!
of course if he continues to bash Hindu culture even using a hanuman mask to do so then he would have a bright future as we whites need to feel superior
@@SydneyVolpe Hey Sydney, glad you enjoyed Monkey Man, I know you’ve done reviews of Hindi films (Bollywood) of Pathaan and Jawan - I wonder if you’re interested in viewing Telugu/Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada cinema, I’d recommend the works of S. S. Rajamouli as a jump-off point for regional Indian movie (Eega, Baahubali, RRR
The only thing Peele did for the movie was get it off streaming and having it show in theaters. Just know that if you’re not hooked in the story then you’re set. Otherwise expect a jumbled mess, but with a kick ass finale
I'm a mixed Indian-Brit aspiring filmmaker that never really connected with bollywood films bar few. It really feels great to see a part of my culture in a genre I love, I wish the best for this film.
I think you should watch some of the regional movies from India, esp. in Malayalam. you won't be disappointed. Bollywood is doing relatively better now. It's just that the non-sensical ones are always more salient.
I've been a huge Dev Patel fan. He's come a long way since Slumdog Millionaire. Excited for this directorial debut. Got my tickets to go see it. As far as film reviewers go, you are a breath of fresh air. I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for such great content as always.
Means the world thank you so much!! I remember watching Slumdog Millionaire as a kid. Has definitely been cool to grow up with him in certain ways. Hope you enjoy it!!!
i watched this a few days ago. what i admire the most is that someone not from my country has the guts to take on something like this and pack a punch and people of my country are reluctant about releasing this really says something. actually it says everything that dev tried to about my country and its current atmosphere and them not wanting people of my country to watch this movie which is literally about them. it's kinda hilarious. and also it's election season here and dev releasing this in the perfect timing truly says something.
Look modern day cinema is somehow comes in political controversy knowingly or unknowingly. This movie is inspired from Hindu mythology so Hindu gods will be portrayed , now if Hindu gods and culture is portrayed in negative manner then Hindu devotees will feel that communist propaganda and if Hindu gods is portrayed in positive manner then communist , Islamist will say this is Hindu nationalism and Hindu extremist propaganda. Although all these critique becomes silent when muslim extremists are glorified in film and jihadi culture gets promoted . In India all communist hate Hindus and in west all communist hate Christian because only these two are tolerant .
Have you watched the movie? Nowhere does it glorify muslim extremists. It is a critical look at India. Learn to take criticism! Hollywood is not communist. It is quite the opposite actually.
@@googleforcedmetocreateacha6273 I don't think you got what he said, he told that one of the reasons dev put up the main villian as hindu nationalist while still showing hinduism in a good light is to please the communists
0:52 guy in the suit mowing down entire building is not invented by John Wick but from South Korea 2010 action film Man from Nowhere. 3:04 that Indonesian stunt team is the stunt team from the Raid 2. So no surprise the action will be crazy good. Both Raid films are very influential to modern action cinema.
I saw this movie tonight with a mate and by the end we were both in awe, it was by far the best movie I’ve seen in years. The buildup into the movie was well paced that added backstory and context to every detail we missed in the beginning, half way through the movie it went real deep and built up into the ending with VERY satisfying moments up to the end.
I saw the movie over the weekend. Amazing. I was hoping it did better in the box office. I loved it. Great story line and Dev Patel was amazing in this movie. Loved the kick ass fighting scenes.
Wow you are one of the best action movie reviewers I've come acrossed in a long time. I came here from your The Beekeeper review because I was curious about this movie.
Great review, Sydney! I was keeping up with your festival coverage. Jealous and excited for you that you got to experience that all in person! Keep up the great work!
Aww appreciate that but I’m sorry! They’re still coming! Honestly not a lot I’ve cared to make long videos for in April haha. But a Challengers vid is imminent😎
Seen this twice already and I'll likely be seeing it again soon. Absolutely insane work, can't wait for whatever Patel puts out next. Thank you Jordan Peele for saving this from the Netflix void.
Censor board in India is gonna butcher this movie before the release or not release it at all. One of the worst decisions ever to still continue to have the Board operate today.
I have to admit: I am NOT a fan of action/blow up/guys murdering each other movies. I got dragged to this by my husband and son and I have to admit - the movie, the story, the production values, the cultural framework of the movie blew me away. Not sure I'll ever get over Dev chopping off his ex-boss's thumb with the edge of a serving tray, but it was an amazing movie and cinematic experience. Thank goodness for Peele rescuing that movie. Netflix has absolutely no spine - they weaseled out because they are afraid of Modi (see Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act' - he got the deep six for the exact same reason).
I’m not sure how intentional it was, but I found the action becoming a bit clearer and more stable as the main character became more competent of a fighter. It’s possible I just adjusted to the frenetic camera work as the movie went on also. Loved the movie!
By the way, ive got a video on Hindutva and the fascist movement in India on my channel if youd like an intro and context. Its more important now than ever. Hindu nationalism is predominantly an upper caste movement that actively preys on the fears and divisions within society. Its essentially a small privileged section of society who occupy most positions of power, and many of those families who even worked with the british in the name of capital at the detriment of the marginalized. The divide and rule politics used by the fascist bjp and rss in India today is a copy of British policies. Actual colonial era policies are used today to jail journalists and citizens who speak out
Buddhists vs muslims in srilanka and Myanmar,.. Jews vs muslims in isreal,.. Christains vs muslims in Europe ,Africa ,and Middle East.. Hindus vs muslims in India ,.. Yajidis vs muslims in Iraq
@@govinddas7876 the RSS is the outfit running the Hindutva project, and all supreme leaders of the RSS have been maharashtrian Brahmins, save one, who was Kshatriya. Modi is from the OBC on purpose because in India vote bank politics works through identity, and its clearly worked since you're asking me this question without even thinking twice. The bjp doesn't care about hindus or religion, they just want money and power.
I enjoyed this movie more in mh second viewing because I already knew the full backstory and that made me appreciate it more. My first viewing it took me a while to get really hooked to the story because the full reveal of what happened in his childhood didnt happen until half way through. Overall, I love this film and plan to see it a 3rd time! 4.5/5 for me as well
Two huge examples right here is the golden colors in the wrestling matches it’s gold dirty broken falling apart like city of angels the car crash and him being killed by a sniper and dropping into the water is pulled from Brandon lees crow and city of angels the whole movie is the crow with everything else thrown in
Hi, Sydney, thanks for the review. Can I watch this with my mom? I looked up the MPAA and it says there is nudity but I'm more worried about long you know what scenes. It would get awkward sitting in the theatre. Otherwise, I'll go on my own and maybe she with her friend.
Thanks for watching! I think this is totally fine to watch with your mom. The story is a bit of a tribute to his mom actually. The only real nudity I remember is him walking through a brothel - it’s super brief. There are no graphic sex scenes or anything.
dont lie the bade miyan chote miya exibitors told to shift it by 2 weeks - it will release at end of april. the government literally does not care- this isnt first propaganda against hindus@@Asli_Dexter
I loved the film! I definitely see where some people have issues with it, but it didn't bother me. Lol. I am so sad that my theater isn't showing it in Dolby.
anybody who doesn't like it is because of all the preconceived notions. Nobody likes fresh perspectives nowadays cause this movie is something withn old elements but something that is new and fresh unlike anything we've seen in one movie.
I have seen it and I can only call it the crow but with a monkey I started doing a check list because of the trailer I was watching the movie everything got checked off and grew bigger but there is also a lot more
I loved the movie, however i must say that he only used some parts of the Hanuman story. Like after Getting punishment he also got boons from different gods. Even those who punished him gave him boon. Plus hanuman was very intelligent guy.
Hey... I'm from 🇮🇳 and I can tell you the images are edited for saffron to red because ruling BJP party here is pretty intolerant about their ideology of hindu nationalism andd the team might've edited the color to avoid criticism and difficulties in releasing the movie in india.
What a joke ...from where you got this info... You speak like after independence or after nda govt this is the only film that got ban😂😂😂 Learn from authentic source not from whtasapp University...
I like your opinions Sydney even if I don't always agree and this is one of those times. I think Dev missed the mark big time. Punishingly overlong, scattershot direction and the editing is all over the place, the script is a mess like they want us to root for Dev's character but he comes off as flat.
I am from India and I must clear the misconceptions about caste system in India. Yes there is in rural areas but we have come a long way towards equality through policies and society in general moving on. Also caste system does not only belong to Hindu community, you can be a Muslim, Christian or Sikh and still have the same caste system. But this movie says caste system is everywhere in India is like saying every white American is Racist today . That's obviously not true, the last embers of racism or castism left shouldn't be inflamed in my opinion. Majority of us are good people striving for equality and a better life. And not having one single representation of them in this movie is malicious or plain ignorant.
It's true, I was very excited for this movie but all that waned when I got to know about this bs propaganda they are trying to spread through their movie.
@@stevejobs507bro if you read just news paper headlines or just opposition parties hell bend on finding social divide to win elections so that they can continue there past 70 years of looting tax payers money, then yeah. I get your point.It's far from ground reality thoigh😢
@@shashwat7089Me too. But it seems to be another western elites view of the problems in India. Nothing to do with reality. I love Dev Patel, but this ain't it chief. Do better.
I liked this film but I can’t help but feel slightly disappointed. The middle section dragged somewhat for me… and I felt like some characters were very underdeveloped. Still a fun enough time at the movies.
i want to watch this so badly and i hear the cbfc of india is butchering this movie. i don't want it to have unnecessary cuts. it's already an 18+ movie then don't fucking cut. that's it
The censor board saves lives. Unfortunately, India's full of violent racists who just need the tiniest of reasons to justify going on a violent rampage. The board censors these tiny justifications, and hence saves the lives of the would be victims. It would definitely be a good thing if the country didn't need this, but it does, and so... wait a few months for _Monkey Man_ to come to streaming. It's a tiny budget movie, anyway, so doesn't really benefit that much from a big screen. Also, it has a LOT of shaky-cam, with makes it really hard to read the moments on a big screen but, on a smaller screen it would be easier to understand WTF is going on in the action scenes.
@SydneyVolpe Po finds Shen. Shen destroys Po. Po falls to river. Saved by the goat. Po recollects his pain of losing his mother to the wolves and finds peace in pain. He becomes stronger. Goes back to shen for rematch. Shen tries to stab Po. Po gets victory from the death of Shen. 🤣🤣🤣
If you fascinates about this story then BJP rule in india(Bharath) have 2 decades ahead of the story and movies… dev Patel choose story way back 2 decades where Congress ruling India(Bharath)
Leo, fighter and Yodha are Indian movies and Monkey Man is a Hollywood movie. That is why the movie Monkey Man is able to show the level of corruption in India.
@@kanedateng7604 Corruption or not, Indian movies are able to show a different table on the action genre and are worthy of being seen. Still, if you are interested in seeing the bad sides of India getting depicted in the Indian films, then there are movies like Jawan out there for you.
@@shashwatsrivastavailovefic1884 yeah but the movies he named are really lame....I am Indian and indian action movies (whether South Indian or Bollywood) are cringe for the most part
Monkey man scene kid hears music playing flash back happens we are in the moment of him and his mom being dead already kid is fighting getting beaten to death in the ring his mom shows up in the crowed here is the crow Eric grabs a wedding ring flash back happens of him and Shelly together in a romance scene Shelly pops up at different times in the real world to interact with Eric when it is important to the plot line a lot is there I’m not saying it was what he was going for or that it was intentional but he had a story that basically wrote it self and it is all there monkey is a god creature for the Indians with a dot on the head the crow is a god creature for the other Indians that have reservations and casinos
The censor board here in India is shit. Things have deteriorated significantly over the past decade. There were movies with more "religiously offensive" content that had no issue airing before. (The new political party has changed the country's atmosphere.) It's a shame I can't watch this movie; I was really looking forward to it. It even has a mostly Indian cast, many of whom I'm a fan of :/
So regarding the color change. We the people of India are right at this moment fighting for our democracy. India has slipped into an electoral autocracy and BJP (ruling party) has practically destroyed media and established it's propoganda machine. Half the bollywood is in the same situation. Opposition is being opperesed, protestors are beaten up, gassed, hosed and they've even put up artificial boundaries in city more heavily guarded than our borders just to stop rallies. Currently only 4 things are holding the Democracy together in India, Supreme court, Protestors, Opposition and UA-camrs. BJP is a party that is openly corrupt, using enforcement agencies to cookup false cases to jail protestors and opposition, while also promoting a Hindu only country (Fascism but Hindu). This is the situation. Monkey Man's basic premise will expose the entire government and Bollywood which has been either making flops or propaganda
How can you people so shamelessly lie like this? Hindus demanding Uniform Civil Code is fascism?!! Hindus demanding equality under law and to free temples from government control is fascism?! The BJP party is run by backward caste. You people can do your propaganda all you want, but truth shall triumph. I am from a MBC community btw. If Congress has to win, they will have to win over the people's trust, demonizing Hindus won't gain your ilk any support.
Stop spreading total lies like the movie that India is under some autocracy when the BJP was voted by the majority of the public .And no rallies are banned,no opposition is jailed but because most white people have no clue you think you can fool them just like the movie you want to spread a Hinduphobic narrative rooted in colonial racism and religious hate of the Hindus even though he uses a mask of hanuman to push . Do you even know what fascism is ? of course not. Just like slumdog millionaire where he pushed the same hinduphobic narrative even though its not even in the book.
okay Im gonna chime in because I think you can absolutely criticize the BJP without misrepresenting facts. "Cooking up false cases to jail opposition" is a very naive way to look at the arrests that happened. All those arrests were deserved. Its just that Modi conveniently "forgets" the BJP members from the arrest lists. In reality I dont think there's a person today in Indian politics that doesnt deserve jail time.
@@govinddas7876 Of course it's not that there is a pure person in our politics but the cases that were used to Jail AAP leaders is pretty much false. They might be guilty in other cases but the one that jailed them is definitely false
After Americans after watching rrr the the and going to like this thing SS Rajamouli would have never worked with Dev Patel because everyone Indian knows Dev Patel walks and is a citizen of United Kingdom of course he is going to show United kingdom's colonial Jewel India as a country which is unable to process itself after its Masters have gone away
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man, yall need to see Lion if you like Dev Patel, holy shiiiiiiit
He’s soo good in Lion!!
@@SydneyVolpehow much do you lie?he is fl 0p actor who hasn't any good movies .so he created this cheap copy of john wick which you like as it portrays india as negatively as possible .if a movie is about how usa,uk,nato causing wars or how usa t argets millions of innocent people for fake democracy or racism in usa or how usa is a yet to be decolonised and native Americans should govern usa ,you won't give such positive review anymore.so don't lie a lot
Lion is 10 times the movie Monkey Man is.
Yes!
Yeah, Lion was ok. Slumdog was way better. Well it was completely different.
Ever since I saw the trailer, I’ve been super excited for this. I’m very happy for Dev Patel for making his directorial debut after loving him in films such as Slumdog Millionaire and The Green Knight. It’s really awesome to see him as a Jack of all trades with directing, starring, producing and writing it. Looks like an awesome action movie and very excited to see it this weekend. Great review as always, Sydney!
Yess well said!! He’s got a bright bright future
of course if he continues to bash Hindu culture even using a hanuman mask to do so then he would have a bright future as we whites need to feel superior
@@SydneyVolpe Hey Sydney, glad you enjoyed Monkey Man, I know you’ve done reviews of Hindi films (Bollywood) of Pathaan and Jawan - I wonder if you’re interested in viewing Telugu/Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada cinema, I’d recommend the works of S. S. Rajamouli as a jump-off point for regional Indian movie (Eega, Baahubali, RRR
Dev is going to fucking kill it
And then you have Jordan Peele, a beast of an artist!
The only thing Peele did for the movie was get it off streaming and having it show in theaters.
Just know that if you’re not hooked in the story then you’re set.
Otherwise expect a jumbled mess, but with a kick ass finale
I'm a mixed Indian-Brit aspiring filmmaker that never really connected with bollywood films bar few. It really feels great to see a part of my culture in a genre I love, I wish the best for this film.
I think you should watch some of the regional movies from India, esp. in Malayalam. you won't be disappointed. Bollywood is doing relatively better now. It's just that the non-sensical ones are always more salient.
@@richarai14 I have grown up watching a ton of bollywood that my extended family has shown me, my favourites are Rang de Basanti, and Darr
I've been a huge Dev Patel fan. He's come a long way since Slumdog Millionaire. Excited for this directorial debut. Got my tickets to go see it. As far as film reviewers go, you are a breath of fresh air. I enjoy all your videos. Thank you for such great content as always.
Means the world thank you so much!! I remember watching Slumdog Millionaire as a kid. Has definitely been cool to grow up with him in certain ways. Hope you enjoy it!!!
i watched this a few days ago. what i admire the most is that someone not from my country has the guts to take on something like this and pack a punch and people of my country are reluctant about releasing this really says something. actually it says everything that dev tried to about my country and its current atmosphere and them not wanting people of my country to watch this movie which is literally about them. it's kinda hilarious. and also it's election season here and dev releasing this in the perfect timing truly says something.
Gotta say I had that same feeling of pride and historical significance in the audience getting to see him talk before the movie at the LA premiere
That’s amazing!!
Driving an hour and a half to see it in dolby this sunday and I couldn't be more excited!
The dedication!! Love it hope you have the best time!
Look modern day cinema is somehow comes in political controversy knowingly or unknowingly. This movie is inspired from Hindu mythology so Hindu gods will be portrayed , now if Hindu gods and culture is portrayed in negative manner then Hindu devotees will feel that communist propaganda and if Hindu gods is portrayed in positive manner then communist , Islamist will say this is Hindu nationalism and Hindu extremist propaganda. Although all these critique becomes silent when muslim extremists are glorified in film and jihadi culture gets promoted . In India all communist hate Hindus and in west all communist hate Christian because only these two are tolerant .
Finally someone said this.
stfu, hindu nationalist is BAD
Have you watched the movie? Nowhere does it glorify muslim extremists. It is a critical look at India. Learn to take criticism! Hollywood is not communist. It is quite the opposite actually.
@@googleforcedmetocreateacha6273 I don't think you got what he said, he told that one of the reasons dev put up the main villian as hindu nationalist while still showing hinduism in a good light is to please the communists
0:52 guy in the suit mowing down entire building is not invented by John Wick but from South Korea 2010 action film Man from Nowhere.
3:04 that Indonesian stunt team is the stunt team from the Raid 2. So no surprise the action will be crazy good. Both Raid films are very influential to modern action cinema.
I saw this movie tonight with a mate and by the end we were both in awe, it was by far the best movie I’ve seen in years.
The buildup into the movie was well paced that added backstory and context to every detail we missed in the beginning, half way through the movie it went real deep and built up into the ending with VERY satisfying moments up to the end.
I'd love to see him in like a Ghost Rider movie or something like evil dead
Seeing it on Friday finally!
Yayyy hope you like it!!
When I first saw the monkey man trailer, I got some John Wick vibes. Hell, I am very fucking excited!!
I’m glad that you liked this film, Sydney! I’ll be checking it out tomorrow evening, been looking forward to it for a while.
Wooo have fun!!
Dev Patel never ceases to amaze me
Thank you for the great review. Sounds like a great entertainment. Shall definitely watch it in theatre. Glad to see Dev Patel back with a bang 💥
He’s killing it!!
I saw the movie over the weekend. Amazing. I was hoping it did better in the box office. I loved it. Great story line and Dev Patel was amazing in this movie. Loved the kick ass fighting scenes.
Indian here I personally do not give a fuck about any political party or anything. I think movies should express their story however it fits the plot
Awesome review! Wicked excited about the camera work in Money Man, can't wait to see it
Wow you are one of the best action movie reviewers I've come acrossed in a long time. I came here from your The Beekeeper review because I was curious about this movie.
Thank you so so much!!
I was so happy for y'all you got to see that premiere, and also very jealous 😂 amazing & thank god for the theatrical release
Great review, Sydney! I was keeping up with your festival coverage. Jealous and excited for you that you got to experience that all in person! Keep up the great work!
seeing this friday! can’t wait
ENJOYY
lols .. . i have thus far, not been a dev patel fan-but, given my appreciation for your critique, i shall give it a shot with an open mind .. .
you should check out Lion if you haven't already although it's a completely different vibe it's still a fantastic film
Just came across your channel, great review!! Subbed!
Appreciate that thank you!! :)
Saw it yesterday. I loved the guy playing the drums. It was a solid movie. Dev is a really good actor. I miss your reviews.
Aww appreciate that but I’m sorry! They’re still coming! Honestly not a lot I’ve cared to make long videos for in April haha. But a Challengers vid is imminent😎
Seen this twice already and I'll likely be seeing it again soon. Absolutely insane work, can't wait for whatever Patel puts out next. Thank you Jordan Peele for saving this from the Netflix void.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wow, Zakir Hussain, one of the top tabla players/musicians is in this film, I’m looking forward to seeing this film
It’s ok to be dramatic about cultural touchstone moments like that standing ovaysh 👏 this movie RIPPPPPPS
This is one of the excellent review I have seen of this move!
Aw thanks so much!!
Censor board in India is gonna butcher this movie before the release or not release it at all. One of the worst decisions ever to still continue to have the Board operate today.
Why not, if they showcase wrong things in the movie.
@@GoddessFreyaa what's a wrong thing in your opinion?
@@govinddas7876anti Hindu movi not allowed
The action was amazing but I was actually more impressed with the emotional build up around it. It made it all the more affecting.
Yess the ending honestly surprised me but i loved it!!
I have to admit: I am NOT a fan of action/blow up/guys murdering each other movies. I got dragged to this by my husband and son and I have to admit - the movie, the story, the production values, the cultural framework of the movie blew me away. Not sure I'll ever get over Dev chopping off his ex-boss's thumb with the edge of a serving tray, but it was an amazing movie and cinematic experience. Thank goodness for Peele rescuing that movie. Netflix has absolutely no spine - they weaseled out because they are afraid of Modi (see Hasan Minhaj's 'Patriot Act' - he got the deep six for the exact same reason).
I’m not sure how intentional it was, but I found the action becoming a bit clearer and more stable as the main character became more competent of a fighter. It’s possible I just adjusted to the frenetic camera work as the movie went on also. Loved the movie!
Yes i totally agree!!
By the way, ive got a video on Hindutva and the fascist movement in India on my channel if youd like an intro and context. Its more important now than ever. Hindu nationalism is predominantly an upper caste movement that actively preys on the fears and divisions within society. Its essentially a small privileged section of society who occupy most positions of power, and many of those families who even worked with the british in the name of capital at the detriment of the marginalized. The divide and rule politics used by the fascist bjp and rss in India today is a copy of British policies. Actual colonial era policies are used today to jail journalists and citizens who speak out
Hindutva, Brahavad and Hindu Nationalism are three different things. Partition of India already happened in 1947 and not by BJP.
Buddhists vs muslims in srilanka and Myanmar,..
Jews vs muslims in isreal,..
Christains vs muslims in Europe ,Africa ,and Middle East..
Hindus vs muslims in India ,..
Yajidis vs muslims in Iraq
Hindutva is lead by backward caste and dalit people. You can lie all you want, but you cannot erase the truth.
Modi isnt a high caste person though is he?
@@govinddas7876 the RSS is the outfit running the Hindutva project, and all supreme leaders of the RSS have been maharashtrian Brahmins, save one, who was Kshatriya. Modi is from the OBC on purpose because in India vote bank politics works through identity, and its clearly worked since you're asking me this question without even thinking twice. The bjp doesn't care about hindus or religion, they just want money and power.
i wish this releases in india but there's still a lot of uncertainty i am so pumped to see this even if i have to wait for it to release on digital
Its gonna releaae on 26 April
Saw it in Dolby totally enjoyed. So worth the trip.
Love your T-shirt!
Haha thank you!!
You are absolutely right about the John Wick part
i really hope this film gets released in India.
Awesome! Cant wait to see it tomorrow!
Thank you so much for this review ❤
Seeing this with my brother tomorrow, very excited
Hope u guys have fun!!
I enjoyed this movie more in mh second viewing because I already knew the full backstory and that made me appreciate it more. My first viewing it took me a while to get really hooked to the story because the full reveal of what happened in his childhood didnt happen until half way through. Overall, I love this film and plan to see it a 3rd time!
4.5/5 for me as well
That’s good to hear, I’d like to see it again and had a feeling the story would play out even better on a rewatch!
Two huge examples right here is the golden colors in the wrestling matches it’s gold dirty broken falling apart like city of angels the car crash and him being killed by a sniper and dropping into the water is pulled from Brandon lees crow and city of angels the whole movie is the crow with everything else thrown in
Why i have not seen the movie as of yet, great review. Thank you.
Great stuff! Happy to stumble across your channel
Thanks so much!!
Hi, Sydney, thanks for the review. Can I watch this with my mom? I looked up the MPAA and it says there is nudity but I'm more worried about long you know what scenes. It would get awkward sitting in the theatre. Otherwise, I'll go on my own and maybe she with her friend.
Thanks for watching! I think this is totally fine to watch with your mom. The story is a bit of a tribute to his mom actually. The only real nudity I remember is him walking through a brothel - it’s super brief. There are no graphic sex scenes or anything.
Ugh!!!…I am so bummed it’s not being released in India…Thinking of taking a flight just to see this one.
I support this decision👀
what the ...missing out on a Billion dollar box office
@@RajSachdeva its not a decision by filmmakers...Indian government blocked it due to films commentary on Indian Politics
dont lie the bade miyan chote miya exibitors told to shift it by 2 weeks - it will release at end of april. the government literally does not care- this isnt first propaganda against hindus@@Asli_Dexter
@@Asli_Dexter just stop with the bs bruh. Why lie about this? Literally a pathetic attempt by you. It will release at the end of April as decided.
Excellent excellent excellent review and I love this movie❤
So good!!💙
I loved the film! I definitely see where some people have issues with it, but it didn't bother me. Lol. I am so sad that my theater isn't showing it in Dolby.
I’m looking forward seeing it , it looks awesome
Wow Sydney I assume you are entertained by the action movie Broken Arrow because you are wearing a Broken Arrow movie logo t-shirt.
Yes i love Broken Arrow!!
Awesome review, Sydney!!
The training scene with the dude playing the bongos was hilarious haha
not to be *that guy* at allll but those are tablas btw lol it was funny asf tho I agree
man he's ustad zakir hussain (considered as one of the greatest tabla players of all time) playing tabla not bongos...
anybody who doesn't like it is because of all the preconceived notions. Nobody likes fresh perspectives nowadays cause this movie is something withn old elements but something that is new and fresh unlike anything we've seen in one movie.
This movie blew me away. Worth the purchase.
I have seen it and I can only call it the crow but with a monkey I started doing a check list because of the trailer I was watching the movie everything got checked off and grew bigger but there is also a lot more
This is so interesting!!
I loved the movie, however i must say that he only used some parts of the Hanuman story. Like after Getting punishment he also got boons from different gods. Even those who punished him gave him boon. Plus hanuman was very intelligent guy.
no offense, but there is a lot of media that isn't covering this movie, as if they were told to sweep it under the rug.
Which part of the world are you talking about? Here in the UK the promotion for this film is through the roof.
Much better than John Wick.
Hot take!!
Hey... I'm from 🇮🇳 and I can tell you the images are edited for saffron to red because ruling BJP party here is pretty intolerant about their ideology of hindu nationalism andd the team might've edited the color to avoid criticism and difficulties in releasing the movie in india.
What a joke ...from where you got this info... You speak like after independence or after nda govt this is the only film that got ban😂😂😂
Learn from authentic source not from whtasapp University...
I heard this movie was kind of slow. But I'll give it a try.
I’m definitely seeing people say they didn’t like the pacing in the second act, and i know what they’re talking about but it didn’t bother men
Loved your review. Id give it 4.95 out of 5
the ong bak kick
Unreal
Groovy
Hail to the king?
@@SydneyVolpe give me some sugar baby
I like your opinions Sydney even if I don't always agree and this is one of those times. I think Dev missed the mark big time. Punishingly overlong, scattershot direction and the editing is all over the place, the script is a mess like they want us to root for Dev's character but he comes off as flat.
I felt that the film was slightly under developed especially with some its characters.. still enjoyed it overall though
Thanks!!
I am from India and I must clear the misconceptions about caste system in India. Yes there is in rural areas but we have come a long way towards equality through policies and society in general moving on. Also caste system does not only belong to Hindu community, you can be a Muslim, Christian or Sikh and still have the same caste system.
But this movie says caste system is everywhere in India is like saying every white American is Racist today . That's obviously not true, the last embers of racism or castism left shouldn't be inflamed in my opinion.
Majority of us are good people striving for equality and a better life. And not having one single representation of them in this movie is malicious or plain ignorant.
Modi and the BJP are fascist, not sure what progress you are referring to. The caste disparities have only further stratified
@@stevejobs507Go outside, touch grass and meet real people instead of keyboard warrioring from your basement.
It's true, I was very excited for this movie but all that waned when I got to know about this bs propaganda they are trying to spread through their movie.
@@stevejobs507bro if you read just news paper headlines or just opposition parties hell bend on finding social divide to win elections so that they can continue there past 70 years of looting tax payers money, then yeah. I get your point.It's far from ground reality thoigh😢
@@shashwat7089Me too. But it seems to be another western elites view of the problems in India. Nothing to do with reality. I love Dev Patel, but this ain't it chief. Do better.
No spoilers, but Monkey also ha e a like Bruce Lee scene
I liked this film but I can’t help but feel slightly disappointed. The middle section dragged somewhat for me… and I felt like some characters were very underdeveloped. Still a fun enough time at the movies.
I’ve heard people saying that a lot, very fair!
Can't believe this is the Man who knew Infinity.
Have you seen X-Men 97
Noo i haven’t watched, u?
@@SydneyVolpe liking it so far
w ass review
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i want to watch this so badly and i hear the cbfc of india is butchering this movie. i don't want it to have unnecessary cuts. it's already an 18+ movie then don't fucking cut. that's it
Exactly.Fuck them.
India is literally being more and more like China.
The censor board saves lives.
Unfortunately, India's full of violent racists who just need the tiniest of reasons to justify going on a violent rampage.
The board censors these tiny justifications, and hence saves the lives of the would be victims.
It would definitely be a good thing if the country didn't need this, but it does, and so...
wait a few months for _Monkey Man_ to come to streaming.
It's a tiny budget movie, anyway, so doesn't really benefit that much from a big screen. Also, it has a LOT of shaky-cam, with makes it really hard to read the moments on a big screen but, on a smaller screen it would be easier to understand WTF is going on in the action scenes.
Then wait till comes to ott.
If this movie direct by John woo or David letch,i will very very disappointed but dev,first time direct... WOW 2 thumb up
Am i the only one who find the story disturbingly similar to Kungfu panda 2
Bruh😭
@SydneyVolpe Po finds Shen. Shen destroys Po. Po falls to river. Saved by the goat. Po recollects his pain of losing his mother to the wolves and finds peace in pain. He becomes stronger. Goes back to shen for rematch. Shen tries to stab Po. Po gets victory from the death of Shen. 🤣🤣🤣
If you fascinates about this story then BJP rule in india(Bharath) have 2 decades ahead of the story and movies… dev Patel choose story way back 2 decades where Congress ruling India(Bharath)
I want to see Dev Patel annihilate all the Avengers...I'd pay to see that movie! 🙌🏻
Patel... the group taking advantage of owning over 50% of hotels in USA, coming to a theater near you faster than the film's shaky camera work.
After loving monkey man, you should definitely watch some Indian action movies like Leo(2023), Fighter(2024), and yodha(2024).
Leo, fighter and Yodha are Indian movies and Monkey Man is a Hollywood movie. That is why the movie Monkey Man is able to show the level of corruption in India.
So what you want to say ? Is there no corruption in India?@@kanedateng7604
@@kanedateng7604 Corruption or not, Indian movies are able to show a different table on the action genre and are worthy of being seen. Still, if you are interested in seeing the bad sides of India getting depicted in the Indian films, then there are movies like Jawan out there for you.
really what curruptin? mm is just a british propoganda like slamdog m @@kanedateng7604
@@shashwatsrivastavailovefic1884 yeah but the movies he named are really lame....I am Indian and indian action movies (whether South Indian or Bollywood) are cringe for the most part
I watched it was sooo good.
I'm triggered by all the youtubers talking smack about it.
People are talking smack?!😭
Review the first omen
Monkey man scene kid hears music playing flash back happens we are in the moment of him and his mom being dead already kid is fighting getting beaten to death in the ring his mom shows up in the crowed here is the crow Eric grabs a wedding ring flash back happens of him and Shelly together in a romance scene Shelly pops up at different times in the real world to interact with Eric when it is important to the plot line a lot is there I’m not saying it was what he was going for or that it was intentional but he had a story that basically wrote it self and it is all there monkey is a god creature for the Indians with a dot on the head the crow is a god creature for the other Indians that have reservations and casinos
It’s f…. a low end normal Bollywood movie.
The censor board here in India is shit. Things have deteriorated significantly over the past decade. There were movies with more "religiously offensive" content that had no issue airing before. (The new political party has changed the country's atmosphere.) It's a shame I can't watch this movie; I was really looking forward to it. It even has a mostly Indian cast, many of whom I'm a fan of :/
3:13 she's A.I :O
lol, just a glitchy phone😂
So regarding the color change. We the people of India are right at this moment fighting for our democracy. India has slipped into an electoral autocracy and BJP (ruling party) has practically destroyed media and established it's propoganda machine. Half the bollywood is in the same situation. Opposition is being opperesed, protestors are beaten up, gassed, hosed and they've even put up artificial boundaries in city more heavily guarded than our borders just to stop rallies. Currently only 4 things are holding the Democracy together in India, Supreme court, Protestors, Opposition and UA-camrs. BJP is a party that is openly corrupt, using enforcement agencies to cookup false cases to jail protestors and opposition, while also promoting a Hindu only country (Fascism but Hindu). This is the situation. Monkey Man's basic premise will expose the entire government and Bollywood which has been either making flops or propaganda
Yea everything single thing in this country is propoganda its very easy to complain while sitting home
How can you people so shamelessly lie like this? Hindus demanding Uniform Civil Code is fascism?!! Hindus demanding equality under law and to free temples from government control is fascism?! The BJP party is run by backward caste. You people can do your propaganda all you want, but truth shall triumph. I am from a MBC community btw. If Congress has to win, they will have to win over the people's trust, demonizing Hindus won't gain your ilk any support.
Stop spreading total lies like the movie that India is under some autocracy when the BJP was voted by the majority of the public .And no rallies are banned,no opposition is jailed but because most white people have no clue you think you can fool them just like the movie you want to spread a Hinduphobic narrative rooted in colonial racism and religious hate of the Hindus even though he uses a mask of hanuman to push . Do you even know what fascism is ? of course not. Just like slumdog millionaire where he pushed the same hinduphobic narrative even though its not even in the book.
okay Im gonna chime in because I think you can absolutely criticize the BJP without misrepresenting facts. "Cooking up false cases to jail opposition" is a very naive way to look at the arrests that happened. All those arrests were deserved. Its just that Modi conveniently "forgets" the BJP members from the arrest lists. In reality I dont think there's a person today in Indian politics that doesnt deserve jail time.
@@govinddas7876 Of course it's not that there is a pure person in our politics but the cases that were used to Jail AAP leaders is pretty much false. They might be guilty in other cases but the one that jailed them is definitely false
After Americans after watching rrr the the and going to like this thing SS Rajamouli would have never worked with Dev Patel because everyone Indian knows Dev Patel walks and is a citizen of United Kingdom of course he is going to show United kingdom's colonial Jewel India as a country which is unable to process itself after its Masters have gone away
Caste
The saddest part to me is that the movie isn't releasing in India in his home country due to the absurd censorship .
I want to watch this movie in theatres. But only if they are not showing propaganda.
Ok chaddi@@GoddessFreyaa
@@GoddessFreyaa There shouldn't be any as far as I know though I have not watched the movie.
0:47 I felt a vibration in my I phone, did anyone noticed ???
Woah lol just realized UA-cam does this on mobile as the chapters split in the video
Entertaining!
OK. BUT. IS. DEV. AS. HOT. IN. REAL. LIFE.
I already know the answer but I want validation on his behalf and i’m also seeing it tomorrow
He’s EVEN HOTTER