Dev Patel Explains How Enter The Dragon and The Raid Inspired Monkey Man

Though Monkey Man has drawn John Wick comparisons since its plot was revealed, the distinctions are clear. Where Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves have mastered the art of a frenetic ballet that packs a punch, first-time director and star Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) was conscious of creating a tooth-and-nail action film that feels "jagged." Still, it doesn't hurt to have John Wick producers backing your first-ever movie, though it wasn't without its challenges.
Monkey Man is based on a story written by Patel, who's been working on this feature since his twenties. It's the spiritual and physical journey of a man called Kid (Patel), who takes a vengeful stand of violence against the corrupt elite who murdered his mother and continue to wield their power over the poor and defenseless. The movie also stars Sharlto Copley (Chappie), Pitobash (Million Dollar Arm), Sobhita Dhulipala (The Night Manager), and Sikandar Kher (Monica, O My Darling).
During this interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Patel shares his influences, like Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon) and Indonesian and Korean cinema, and speaks about his own martial arts background. The director and star also discusses why the film was dropped from Netflix before executive producer Jordan Peele was attached and pushed for a theatrical release. In this action renaissance, where stuntmen like Stahelski and David Leitch are sitting behind the camera, Patel also talks about how he recognized the potential of stuntman Stephen Renney (Renfield) and his passion for camera work to provide visceral shots, the fight choreographer he found on KZbin, Brahim Chab (Bang Bang), the oners throughout the movie, and more, including if he'll be returning to the director's chair in the future.
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[@vedantbakshi6546]

Dev Patel making Indians proud at a global stage

[@arissarox]

It was fantastic. So many great things about it. The description of the violence in this interview is spot on, it has a visceral impact on you because it feels like you're legit watching a life or death struggle. I also love the way his memories of his mother are shot: it felt closer to how real memories are in your head. And, acting-wise, Patel has some of the most expressive eyes.

[@jaycollins2036]

Just found out dev was born 3 days after me. Happy early birthday brother. Slumdog was the first movie i saw on my own in the theater. Cant wait to see this.

[@gaglir]

I've been excited for this movie since the trailer first dropped. Great interview, now I'm looking forward to it even more

[@Spartan-pd7by]

Great film and Dev Patel has made an instant classic! Great interview, thanks! 🙏

[@brahimchab]

Thanks dev for the nice words. You are the man. Brahim.

[@puladavid]

Love Dev. The trailer for the movie deserves it's own Oscar. Editing is other level. Gonna see Monkey Man on Tuesday. Can't wait

[@jasonraschen1109]

Great interview. Just saw the movie last night. Dev Patel did an amazing job. Really hope this begins another excellent chapter in his career.

[@rowedaissa]

Dev, you deserve this fame you earned it 👏

[@TienDuong-vt9ks]

Excellent movie True action movie and good plot. Good acting good directing Dark and beautiful at once

[@jgjcreations7393]

❤

[@anniestrinkets8431]

Yeah We need a rom-com

[@yt_energy]

horrible movie

[@JackNolan_]

angry shaky cam boomer 😂👆🏻

[@yt_energy]

you'd be so lucky if a boomer even went and saw this movie. you have been fooled /groomed into thinking movies are good simply because they use CGI, shaky cams, etc. This one is bad. Yodha had a shaky cam but was still pretty good with a decent story. @@JackNolan_

[@maralyntowler8790]

Disagree … he’s like sly Stallone (writes /directs/Stars in) and Jordan Peele (writes/directs /stars in)… Dev Patel is a Renaissance man

[@yt_energy]

yes he is. that said, this movie was horrible. @@maralyntowler8790

[@pussyclouts]

Sorry Dev bloody awful movie. The showing we went to some people walked out of. Shaky cam went out years ago,was great as the action is,you need to see what's going on. Plus most of the time the camera does not stay in one place for more than four seconds. Welcome to the Michael Bay way of filming.😂😂😂

[@PLaStiiCMoNtAGE]

putrid opinion. stop watching movies lil bro

[@pussyclouts]

@@PLaStiiCMoNtAGE seen more movies than you have had dinners. Seen the evolution of cinema in my many years, you fetus.