Dev Patel fuses action, cultural commentary in ‘Monkey Man’ - The Brown Daily Herald

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Dev Patel fuses action, cultural commentary in ‘Monkey Man’ - The Brown Daily Herald

In "Monkey Man," Dev Patel's highly anticipated directorial debut, Bollywood and Hollywood action stylization are unified and transformed into a refreshingly new story. Quick, vibrant and often claustrophobic shots are paired with sweeping views of the cityscape as the story of a monkey-masked fighter unfolds. "Monkey Man" infuses the action genre with a unique cultural richness, extensive social commentary and themes of overcoming grief.The fil…