Monkey Man Review: First Reactions Praise Dev PatelĄ¯s Direction and Storytelling After the FilmĄ¯s SXSW Premiere!

Monkeypaw's Dev Patel made his directorial debut with Monkey Man, wowing audiences at SXSW's Paramount Theatre. Early reactions applaud Patel's gripping portrayal of a young man seeking justice for his mother. The film's captivating storytelling, action scenes, and cinematography receive widespread acclaim. Check out the tweets below for more on the first reactions!??Monkey Man: Dev Patel Receives Standing Ovation at SXSW Film & TV Festival for His Feature Directorial Debut (Watch Video).

Monkey Man First Reactions?

Dev Patel Nailed It!

MONKEY MAN is brutally violent, against the villains, but also against the hypocrisy of religion, the tyranny of caste, and the oppression of a corrupt government. Dev Patel nailed it, bloody as hell and intense as fuck.

ĄĒ J Hurtado (@HatefulJosh)

A Massive Cinematic Achievement!

is INSANE.

Excellent cinematography, exceptional storytelling, jaw dropping action sequences and a phenomenal direction by Dev Patel. A massive cinematic achievement.

Full review soon.

ĄĒ The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle)

Passion In Every Frame

MONKEY MAN is more than just a bloody good time. Dev Patel takes his time with the storytelling, weaving personal tragedy with inner strength, mythology with modern political revolutions. ItĄ¯s an action tour de force, full of talent and fucking passion in every frame.

ĄĒ kevin l. lee @ SXSW (@Klee_FilmReview)

What a Blast!

Monkey Man: Dev PatelĄ¯s got rocket fuel in his veins as an action director and an action star. One of the most assured, kinetic debuts IĄ¯ve seen: gorgeous, crunchy, and relentless. What a blast.

ĄĒ Jeff Zhang ÕÅŲĨČķ (@strangeharbors)

Insanely Ambitious!

Dev PatelĄ¯s ambition behind the camera is second only tohis talent. MONKEY MAN is an insanely ambitious first feature, the constantly escalating action setpieces strengthened by the storyĄ¯s strong emotional core. Prepare yourselves for Action Star Dev Patel.

ĄĒ Dancin' Dan in Oscar Land (@dancindanonfilm)

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