Monkey Man | Universal/Monkeypaw | Dev Patel action thriller | 04/05/2024

[AniNate]

‘Monkey Man’: Dev Patel Movie Gets Spring Release from Jordan Peele, Universal – Deadline

 

 

[AMC Theaters Enjoyer]

Was just thinking about this movie the other day, wondering what was up with it after Netflix bought it like two years ago. Cool to see it get a theatrical release, or even a release at all in light of the Mothership news. 

[ThePhasmid]

This looks like it has potential to be a big sleeper hit. These type of visually kinetic arthouse action films tend to build momentum through the smaller venues first. Major respect for Dev Patel going all out like this on his directorial debut.

Edited January 26 by ThePhasmid

[Morieris]

Why did I think he was only directing it, not starring? What a pleasant surprise today.

[TheDude391]

Looks AWESOME HOLLLLLLLY S-

 

Almost feels more like an action film outta Indoneisa or Malaysia in its style and fight choreography (massive compliment). Super hyped for this. Peele saving this from Netflix is a massive W.

[MOVIEGUY]

Yeah looks pretty cool. Definitely John Wick-esque but seems like they're pulling it off 

[lorddemaxus]

This looks fun and all but as an Indian, absolutely hate the choice to have them all speak English and the music choice.

[emoviefan]

This looks kind of awesome. John Wick meets RRR.  Sold

[JonathanMB]

On YouTube it's already up to nearly 2 million view and 62k likes, that seems like a really good number for an original movie that had basically no hype around it only 12 hours ago. If Universal keeps this up, and if the movie is even half-decent, feel like it could end up being a solid breakout for them in April.

[John Marston]

 

[belblazer]

Looks great. Can't wait.

[lorddemaxus]

20 hours ago, emoviefan said:

This looks kind of awesome. John Wick meets RRR.  Sold

Buddy RRR is not even the same state as this movie is set in

Edited January 27 by lorddemaxus

[Eric Duncan]

1 hour ago, John Marston said:

 

The only valuable contribution Andy Dick ever gave to society.

[emoviefan]

9 hours ago, lorddemaxus said:

Buddy RRR is not even the same state as this movie is set in

I wasn't trying to be exact. It's not even the same  time period obviously. And if offended you  I truly apologize. Did not mean anything what so ever.

[Valonqar]

This is 100% a franchise starter. Huge bonus that Patel is a real life black belt. Something Marvel should have thought of before signing Ali as Blade. Snipes being a real martial artist made a difference. 

 

Great trailer. Clear story, great action, enough levity (the attempted window jump lol), exortic location. It's gonna break out. 

Edited January 28 by Valonqar

[Morieris]

On 1/26/2024 at 10:01 PM, JonathanMB said:

On YouTube it's already up to nearly 2 million view and 62k likes, that seems like a really good number for an original movie that had basically no hype around it only 12 hours ago. If Universal keeps this up, and if the movie is even half-decent, feel like it could end up being a solid breakout for them in April.

 

Damn, really happy this seems to have resonated with so many.

[Valonqar]

On 1/26/2024 at 11:01 PM, JonathanMB said:

and if the movie is even half-decent

 

I think it will be more than that. It's a straightforward revenge story with a folklore element that keeps it fresh. Action looks really great which is essential for an action movie. John Wick built itself over watercooler action scenes. Yo bro you must see ____(insert scene). 

[JonathanMB]

On 1/26/2024 at 10:01 PM, JonathanMB said:

On YouTube it's already up to nearly 2 million view and 62k likes, that seems like a really good number for an original movie that had basically no hype around it only 12 hours ago. If Universal keeps this up, and if the movie is even half-decent, feel like it could end up being a solid breakout for them in April.

 

It's now up to 6.75 million views and 162k likes. i don't track YouTube trailer performances enough to know how good that is, but just looking at one example for another upcoming original release, the Imaginary trailer has 11M views but only 75k likes after two months. 

[Arlborn]

Just watched the trailer for this without having even heard of it and holy shit, reminded me of John Wick in all of the best ways.

[AniNate]

Premiering at SXSW

 

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