Kid, played by Dev Patel, seeks vengeance for his mother's death and disfigurement. Neela's stories of Hanuman serve as a guiding light for Kid as he navigates life marred by tragedy.
Monkey Man is a revenge thriller
Takes place in an underground fight club run by a slippery figure who handles rupees with unnerving greed.
Dev Patel's Monkey Man is a revenge thriller that takes place in an underground fight club run by a slippery figure who handles rupees with unnerving greed. The story follows the journey of Kid, played by Dev Patel, as he seeks vengeance for his mother's death and disfigurement. Neela's stories of Hanuman serve as a guiding light for Kid as he navigates life marred by tragedy.
Dev Patel directs and stars in a revenge thriller.
The story is set in an underground fight club run by a slippery figure who handles rupees with unnerving greed.
Memories of his dead mother haunt him and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence.
Accuracy
The film was languishing in post-production without solid distribution when Universal grabbed the movie for theatrical release at Jordan Peele's request who believed it deserved a theatrical release.
Monkey Man struggles to build on impressive moments like this one as it strains to overcome the challenge of a screenplay that is at once too broad and too narrow.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man premiered at SXSW to a standing ovation from the Austin crowd. However, there is no evidence of this in the article and it seems unlikely given that SXSW has not been held since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Secondly, the author quotes Patel as saying that he was inspired by The Raid and classic Bruce Lee movies for his film. However, there is no evidence of this in the article and it seems unlikely given that these films are very different from Monkey Man's subject matter. Thirdly, the author claims that Patel broke his hand on the second day of filming but finished shooting that night despite being told by a doctor not to put any pressure on it. However, there is no evidence of this in the article and it seems unlikely given that breaking one's hand would likely require medical attention and rest before continuing with filming.
The author quotes Patel as saying that he was inspired by The Raid and classic Bruce Lee movies for his film. However, there is no evidence of this in the article and it seems unlikely given that these films are very different from Monkey Man's subject matter.
The author claims that Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man premiered at SXSW to a standing ovation from the Austin crowd. However, there is no evidence of this in the article and it seems unlikely given that SXSW has not been held since 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Jordan Peele believed the film deserved a theatrical release and should be given this opportunity. This is not evidence for or against any claim made in the article, but rather an opinion from someone who has seen it.
The fight choreography was changed so it could be done one-handed.
Dev Patel directs and stars in a revenge thriller.
The story is set in an underground fight club run by a slippery figure who handles rupees with unnerving greed.
Memories of his dead mother haunt him and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(70%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the movie review mentions that it's a revenge thriller but doesn't mention anything about monkeys or Hanuman which are central to the story. Secondly, there are multiple instances where quotes from interviews with Dev Patel and other cast members are used out of context to make them seem like they said something different than what was actually said. For example, in one quote it says that
The title mentions a revenge thriller but doesn't mention anything about monkeys or Hanuman which are central to the story.
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Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the film is a heroic story without providing any evidence for this claim. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric in the description of Yatana as a frenetic and dangerous place, which may be seen as sensationalistic or exaggerated. The author also uses dichotomous depictions by describing the Kid's mother as both dead and alive through flashbacks. Finally, there are several examples of informal fallacies such as anecdotes without context in the description of Patel's training with hijras.
The author states that Monkey Man is a heroic story without providing any evidence for this claim.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains examples of religious bias. The author uses the phrase 'Hanuman's story is a Hindu mythology that combines technical and heroic sensibilities with cultural traditions rooted in his ethnic identity.' This implies that there are other religions or cultures which do not have such stories, suggesting a preference for one religion over another.
The author uses the phrase 'Hanuman's story is a Hindu mythology that combines technical and heroic sensibilities with cultural traditions rooted in his ethnic identity.'
The use of the word 'ethnic' implies that there are other cultures which do not have such stories.
Dev Patel wrote, directed and starred in Monkey Man
Monkey Man draws from the ancient lore surrounding Hanuman
Kid (Patel) is a young man haunted by his mother's death and disfigurement
Neela's stories of Hanuman serve as a guiding light for Kid as he navigates life marred by tragedy
Monkey Man starkly portrays Kid's transformation from victim to determined avenger
Kid forms a crucial bond with Alfonso, who assists him in getting closer to Rana and his nefarious operations
Sita shifts Kid's focus from personal vendetta to a broader fight against injustice
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the film is a reflection of India's societal structure and juxtaposing the lives of the haves against the have-nots through compelling visual storytelling. This statement implies that there are no other ways to understand Indian society, which is not true. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Kid (Patel) is an underdog savior who embarks on a mission to dismantle the corrupt nexus led by Rana and his nefarious operations, including human trafficking and political corruption. This statement implies that there are no other ways to understand the issues facing India's marginalized communities, which is not true. The author also uses dichotomous depiction by stating that Kid (Patel) forms a crucial bond with Alfonso (Pitobash), who assists him in climbing the ranks to get closer to Rana and his nefarious operations. This statement implies that there are no other ways for Kid to form alliances, which is not true. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Sita (Sobhita Dhulipala) shifts Kid's focus from personal vendetta to a broader fight against injustice and ignites a shared mission with him. This statement implies that there are no other ways for Kid to understand the issues facing marginalized communities, which is not true.
The film starkly portrays Kid’s transformation from a victim of circumstances to a determined avenger
Kid's journey is marked by significant alliances and confrontations. He forms a crucial bond with Alfonso (Pitobash), who assists him in climbing the ranks to get closer to Rana and his nefarious operations, including human trafficking and political corruption.
The encounter with Sita (Sobhita Dhulipala) shifts Kid’s focus from personal vendetta to a broader fight against injustice
Despite its strengths, Monkey Man occasionally grapples with pacing issues, particularly in its second act.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the ancient lore surrounding Hanuman to draw parallels between his character in the film and Hindu tradition, which may be seen as promoting a specific religion. Additionally, there are references to human trafficking and political corruption being overseen by corrupt officials, suggesting that money is playing a role in these issues.
The author uses the ancient lore surrounding Hanuman to draw parallels between his character in the film and Hindu tradition.
Dev Patel stars in Monkey Man as an unnamed fighter named Kid.
The film is inspired by the legend of Hanuman and features action sequences infused with an insane brutality not often seen in films with a Hollywood studio logo.
Monkey Man may be an origin story for a future action franchise character, but it feels more like an origin story for a future action star and director.
Accuracy
Dev Patel broke his toes two weeks before production later got an eye infection after crawling on bathroom floor. On the second day of filming he broke his hand which led to changes in fight choreography so it could be done one-handed and him getting surgery.
Deception
(70%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the movie review and film summary mentions 'Monkey Man' but does not mention Dev Patel as the star or director which could lead readers to believe that he was not involved in making this movie.
Dev Patel is credited as both actor and director for Monkey Man, yet his name is nowhere mentioned in the title of the article. This creates a false impression about who directed and acted in the film.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by referencing Bruce Lee and other action movie legends in the introduction. This is a form of halo effect where the positive attributes of one thing (in this case, action movies) are transferred to another (the film being reviewed). Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of violence as both glorified and condemned throughout the article. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the violence in the movie as
The writer, producer, star, director, and guy who broke a few bones filming this one name-checked Bruce Lee
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman
Faces in the supporting cast start to recur like a beautiful club worker (Sobhita Dhulipala) and a reluctant ally of sorts who gets caught up in the plan (Pitobash)
The action is impeccable, but there are parts of the non-action segments that feel unnecessarily hurried too
Bias
(80%)
The article contains a lot of political and religious bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with him and portrays them as extremists. He also makes assumptions about the audience's beliefs without providing any evidence to support his claims.
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<br> > The writer, producer, star, director, and guy who broke a few bones filming this one name-checked Bruce Lee
> Dev Patel pours his entire self into <br> > Some comes over the sides and the mix might not always be right but there<u2019s an undeniable passion here that comes through in a genre that too often feels like it came off an assembly line.
Monkey Man is a bloody, punch-drunk tale of payback directed by Dev Patel.
Dev Patel's character, known only as Kid, wears a monkey mask in the ring as tribute to Hanuman.
The film takes place after the police massacre that happened in Kid's hometown and left him permanently traumatized. Now he has the chance to settle a major score with Rama Singh, chief of police responsible for the massacre.
Accuracy
The film remakes Dev Patel as a next-gen ass-kicker and he aims to work his way into the ranks of modern genre-flick fans.
Dev Patel's character, known only as Kid, is a human punching bag in an underground fight club circuit in Mumbai.
Kid wears a monkey mask in the ring as tribute to Hanuman, a Hindu deity who once led an army of simians against evil forces.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that he is a fan of Bruce Lee and name-checking international action cinema in addition to a certain Keanu Reeves franchise. This suggests that the author's opinion on the subject matter is based solely on his personal preferences rather than objective analysis or research. Additionally, there are several instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing violence and brutality as
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that he is a fan of Bruce Lee and name-checking international action cinema in addition to a certain Keanu Reeves franchise. This suggests that the author's opinion on the subject matter is based solely on his personal preferences rather than objective analysis or research.
Bias
(85%)
The article is a review of the movie Monkey Man directed by Dev Patel. The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who are against the main character's actions. The author also uses examples from other movies to make their own film seem better than it actually is.
The mythological character was like a superhero to him when he was a boy, living in a remote village in the countryside.
