I saw IGN gave this a 5. I still really want to see it, but damn.
The reviewer seemed to have not liked the politics of the film… so probably one to keep as an outlier and not indicative of the film's quality.It's currently sitting at 90% after 30 reviews. So IGN's definitely and outlier.
I mean, as we're not from the country it's easy to just handwave that stuff and be like "I just care about action", but I wouldn't actively encourage that just because you don't want to hear it, not to mention they mention other issues.The reviewer seemed to have not liked the politics of the film… so probably one to keep as an outlier and not indicative of the film's quality.
Siddhant's review has me worried, as someone seeing firsthand how bad Indian politics is falling for Hindutva. But, I'm too much of an action movie fan to miss this.
From the review, it isn't pro-Hindutva, but the heroic characters use the same sort of Ramayana imagery that falls in line with Hindutva propaganda.I'm just confused why Netflix would pull this to not 'anger' the government if it were pro-Hindutva.
From the review, it isn't pro-Hindutva, but the heroic characters use the same sort of Ramayana imagery that falls in line with Hindutva propaganda.
From the review, it isn't pro-Hindutva, but the heroic characters use the same sort of Ramayana imagery that falls in line with Hindutva propaganda.
Curious if the film is appropriate for a young teenager? My son is interested in seeing this weekend with me.Just saw it. Film was a lot of fun. The plot is super basic but the fact it takes place in a totally different world/culture to what most western audiences will know does give it a fresh flavour. There's probably less action throughout than people are expecting but 2 huge, really well executed set-pieces that go on for like 15-20 minutes each.
Was really impressed with the direction. Patel has a keen eye for visuals. Lots of creative and wild camera angles that really made this feel dynamic. Dude also got JACKED for the role. Very very solid debut, guy clearly has a future making action films if he wants.
Curious if the film is appropriate for a young teenager? My son is interested in seeing this weekend with me.
More than John Wick?
I actually have a spoiler related questionJust saw it. Film was a lot of fun. The plot is super basic but the fact it takes place in a totally different world/culture to what most western audiences will know does give it a fresh flavour. There's probably less action throughout than people are expecting but 2 huge, really well executed set-pieces that go on for like 15-20 minutes each.
Was really impressed with the direction. Patel has a keen eye for visuals. Lots of creative and wild camera angles that really made this feel dynamic. Dude also got JACKED for the role. Very very solid debut, guy clearly has a future making action films if he wants.
I saw IGN gave this a 5. I still really want to see it, but damn.
Sorry, should've specified. He is pretty good and mature with violent movies. It's the sexy stuff that gets him very awkward and uncomfortable seeing a movie with his parents. Like...a naked person won't bother him, but god forbid someone kisses someone else.... (I kid, not that bad)
Sorry, should've specified. He is pretty good and mature with violent movies. It's the sexy stuff that gets him very awkward and uncomfortable seeing a movie with his parents. Like...a naked person won't bother him, but god forbid someone kisses someone else.... (I kid, not that bad)
There are portions dealing with sex workers and dubcon with them.I actually have a spoiler related question
In the initial rating for it last fall, it said there was sexual assault/rape in the film, but in a recent rating change they didn't list that, was there anything of that kind in the film? My girlfriend wouldn't like that.
It's a good film and all, but the Puma Man post credits tease was a bit much...
I enjoyed this a lot. This was a really wonderful template for Patel. It's not perfect and can be overindulgent at times, thought it never feels without purpose. I can't wait to see what else he has lined up.
I am hyped but god knows when this will be visible anywhere in Japan. Might be a situation like John Wick4 where it is faster to order the bluray UK release than see it in a cinema here.
This is a real corny point to make when the reviewer, Siddhant Adlakha, is one of the few critics to actually have any insight into some of the cultural context around Monkey Man's use of Hindu symbology and India's current political climate.It's 91 on rotten tomatoes. In the grand scheme of things, IGN's review is on the lower spectrum on reviews that matter.
I disagree with the close shots, but the editing yes. There were a few sequences that almost had a skipping record effect that I highly doubt was intentional.I enjoyed it, but its rough. The entire film felt it needed another pass from script to editing. The worst being the camera work. Much of the film is shot too close with far too many cuts.
Agreed, I thought it was on the cusp of something great. Dev clearly had a lot of ideas he wanted to try and visions he wanted to realize in all aspects of the film and he decided to just put them all in. I don't think he quite nailed when to linger on something and when to move on faster.I enjoyed it, but its rough. The entire film felt it needed another pass from script to editing. The worst being the camera work. Much of the film is shot too close with far too many cuts.
I enjoyed it, but its rough. The entire film felt it needed another pass from script to editing. The worst being the camera work. Much of the film is shot too close with far too many cuts.
I enjoyed it, but its rough. The entire film felt it needed another pass from script to editing. The worst being the camera work. Much of the film is shot too close with far too many cuts.
You should copy them over here! I was on the fence today whether to go (mum is in town and I asked her if she wanted to see it--she asked whether it was all fights all the time--she likes John Wick, but just isn't in the mood for that type of film. After reading your post in the other thread I convinced her that it wasn't all action and she wanted to go!) So hey, might have gotten one more ticket sold for the movie than the trailer would have :DShared my thoughts on the movie on another thread but honestly definitely going to be divisive I know One reviewer who really didn't understand the culture and the caste system that exists in India so found it more confusing than anything hopefully some of the comments in their video can kind of clarify some things.
Sadly I went to an early showing today and one person decided to make a very bigoted remark during a certain scene I won't spoil it though... But he was the same person who said it wasn't John wick either (it REALLY isn't)
So from what people said, the violence is pretty gnarly? Like worse than the Wick movies and other comparable stuff?
Gotcha, thanks.
I don't know how anyone could interpret it that way without willfully misinterpreting it.This was absolutely phenomenal.
Loved everything about it, and I'm deeply confused why anyone would mistake this story for something remotely pro the current state of things in India.