Monkey Man was one of the best action films of 2024, telling the story of Kid (Dev Patel), a man who is desperate for revenge against those who killed his mother. Directed by Patel in his directorial debut. Monkey Man follows Kid as he makes a living in an underground fight club, where he fights in a gorilla mask. From here, The kid is able to penetrate the highest echelons of society, to take revenge on those who took everything from him.
Monkey Man It’s an incredible action movie that perfectly combines powerful character-driven revenge narratives with stunning fight choreography. Movies like Monkey Man has explored the human desire for revenge for decades, delivering some of the most incredible fight scenes in cinematic history. While there are countless great action films out there, when it comes to revenge action films, a few stand out.
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Raid (2011)
Rough, fast and brutal
Raid is a film that tells the story of Rama (Iko Uwais), a police officer who joins a 20-man squad to raid an apartment building believed to be home to Tama Riyadi (Ray Sahetapi), a notorious crime lord in Jakarta. Gloomy environment Raid this is not his only similarity with Monkey Manas the film also deals with serious themes of police corruption and also explores Rama’s personal problems. As a rookie police officer, Rama faces enormous challenges during the mission and plunges headlong into battle.
A particularly memorable scene occurs when Rama has to fight a group of henchmen in the corridor. The hand-to-hand combat choreography featured here is simply breathtaking, and the fast-paced editing and editing also adds to the atmosphere of all-consuming chaos. Ultimately, Raid a must see for all fans Monkey Manas Rama’s emotional journey of violence and action seems to mirror Kid’s.
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Atomic Blonde (2017)
Modern spy classic
Atomic blonde“, directed by David Leitch, is another film that combines the themes of revenge and repressed trauma found in Monkey Man. Charlize Theron as MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton. Atomic blonde is an action-packed tale of historical espionage set against the backdrop of 1989 Berlin. Lorraine, tasked with retrieving the list of all double agents in Berlin, is driven by personal motives, just like Kid in Monkey Manand both their stories are interesting to watch unfold.
The “fight on the staircase” scene became one of Atomic blondemost iconic and echoes the incredible choreography presented in Monkey Man. In this scene, Lorraine goes toe-to-toe with numerous henchmen, engaging them in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The claustrophobic setting combined with the intense physicality of the choreography makes this one of the most memorable scenes in recent action film history. Monkey ManAn intuitive approach to fight scenes.
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The night comes for us (2018)
Bloody path to redemption
2018 film by Timo Tjahjanto. The night comes for ushas a lot in common with Monkey Man in his exploration of retribution and redemption through violence. The film stars Joe Taslim as Ito, a member of the Six Seas Triad, an organized crime syndicate in Southeast Asia. It follows Ito as he begins to feel remorse for his previous actions and tries to protect a young survivor of a village destroyed by the Triad.
Bye The night comes for us criticized for its often excessive use of violence, themes of retribution and trauma are explored extensively. This is a film filled with exciting action and impressive fight choreography, especially in the final confrontation between Ito and his former ally Aryan (Iko Uwais). A mixture of professional martial arts and street fighting style brought to perfection and makes The night comes for us one of the most unique redemption action films of our time.
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X-Men: First Class (2011)
Eric’s Tale of Revenge is like a children’s tale
At first glance it may be difficult to see the similarities between X-Men: First Class And Monkey Manpartly due to the lack of a tight and grounded plot. However, First Class does share a surprising number of themes with Monkey Manespecially regarding the character of Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto (Michael Fassbender). First class begins with a heartbreaking scene of Eric in the Auschwitz concentration camp, forced by the evil Dr. Klaus Schmidt (Kevin Bacon) to move a Nazi coin with his mind. When he doesn’t move the coin, Schmidt kills Eric’s mother.
In a scene that’s as sweet as it is brutal, Eric finally “moves the coin” he’s been carrying with him since childhood, using his powers to force it through Shaw’s brain, killing him.
Eric’s tale of revenge is a key part of his character, and his latest plunge into villainy makes him one of the most compelling characters Marvel Comics has ever created. His childhood trauma, like Kid’s in Monkey Manleads Eric forward until his final confrontation with Schmidt (now named Sebastian Shaw) in 1962. In a scene that is as sweet as it is brutal, Eric finally “moves a coin“, which he had carried with him since childhood, using his powers to force it through Shaw’s brain, killing him. The sheer violence of this scene ties in closely with the scenes of visceral violence depicted throughout. Monkey Man.
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Gladiator (2000)
An epic tale of historical revenge
Gladiator is one of the most iconic films of all time, and Ridley Scott’s revenge story has become a true benchmark for other films to aspire to. Journey GladiatorMaximus (Russell Crowe) follows the character in many ways Monkey Man‘s Kid who seeks revenge on the corrupt Roman Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who ordered the murder of his wife and child. Like Kid, Maximus must emerge from nowhere to achieve justice, and his journey is fueled by the murder of his loved ones.
Gladiator is full of memorable fight scenes, but perhaps the most iconic in the film is when Maximus fights the Tiger of Gaul. Having defeated his opponent, he refuses to kill him in a moment of pure sportsmanship and valor. Bye Gladiatorthe choreography focuses more on the use of weapons such as swords and shields. the severity of this one on one fight This is what makes Maximus’s tale of retribution so similar to Kid’s in Monkey Man.
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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
A brutal, revisionist look at World War II
Quentin Tarantino is a director whose films are characterized by visceral depictions of violence, and that alone makes him Inglourious Basterds worthy comparison with Monkey Man. However, Inglourious Basterds At its core, this is a revenge story told from multiple perspectives. First up is Shoshanna (Mélanie Laurent), a French woman of Jewish descent whose family was murdered on the orders of Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). So Shoshanna takes it upon herself to trap most of the Nazi high command in her Paris cinema and set the place on fire.
There’s also the story of the Basterds themselves, a group of Jewish American soldiers who wage guerrilla warfare against the Nazi war machine. The Vendetta of the Basterds and Shoshanna come face to face in the film’s final act, which depicts the brutal murder of hundreds of Nazis, including Hitler himself, in a movie theater. The extreme violence combined with a compelling story of retribution is very similar to Kid’s traumatic story in Monkey Manmanufacturing Inglourious Basterds there’s a perfect parallel here.
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John Wick (2014)
Revenge Cinema Icon
Perhaps one of the most famous revenge stories in modern cinema comes in the form of John Wick. The 2014 film follows the titular character (Keanu Reeves) as he embarks on an elaborate mission of revenge after gunmen break into his home and kill his dog. Comparisons should be made here with Monkey Man are quite simple: the protagonist’s trauma prompts him to take revenge on those who wronged him. Vic’s personal loss, as well as Kid’s. Monkey ManThis is what fuels his actions, as well as the deeply repressed trauma caused by the death of his wife.
There are countless incredibly choreographed fight scenes in the film. John Wickbut the most memorable has to be the nightclub scene. Wick closes in on his goals by systematically eliminating henchmen in a nightclub using his unique style of gun fu. Bye John Wick focuses more on gun action than on Monkey ManThe hand-to-hand combat scenes make this comparison more than worthy.
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Tarantino’s classic tale of revenge
Quentin Tarantino’s signature over-the-top violence and tales of retribution and revenge are on full display in the film. Kill Bill franchise. These films tell the story of the Bride (Uma Thurman) whose wedding rehearsal is gunned down by a group of highly trained assassins. Left for dead, the Bride embarks on one of the most iconic revenge missions in cinematic history. Her deep emotional trauma, the obstacles she faces to overcome it, and the incredible fight scenes all make Kill Bill very comparable to Monkey Man.
The climactic showdown between the Bride and the Crazy 88 gang at the House of Blue Leaves has since become a staple of cinematic fight scenes. The chaos of the scene combined with Thurman’s stunning choreography made it one of the most memorable in Tarantino’s filmography. Although the film is less violent than Monkey Manhowever, it has its fair share of thematic parallels while still offering viewers non-stop action.
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Hot Fuzz (2007)
Comedy story of violence based on characters
Although first of all it is a comedy and much more farce than Monkey Man ever was, Edgar Wright Hot fluff however, it is a gripping story of violence and character-driven emotion. The story follows big city cop Nicholas (Simon Pegg) as he is transferred to a remote village in the English countryside. After a series of notable incidents, Nicholas begins to unravel the mystery of the village, slowly revealing to the audience that all is not as it seems.
While the tone Hot fluff very different from Monkey Manit’s hard to deny the parallels between Nicholas and Kid and their path to using violence as a means of securing justice for themselves and others.
Like a child in Monkey ManNicholas has deeply hidden trauma in his past that comes to a boiling point during Hot fluffclimax. His journey from no-nonsense cop to dual-gun sniper is as funny as it is dramatic. While the tone Hot fluff very different from Monkey Manit’s hard to deny the parallels between Nicholas and Kid and their path to using violence as a means of securing justice for themselves and others. The action is also top notch, especially when paired with Wright’s exceptional direction.
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Oldboy (2003)
A twisted tale of brutal retribution
Park Chan Wook Oldboy often considered one of the greatest revenge thrillers of all time. The film follows Oh Dae-soo (Choi Min-sik), a man who has been imprisoned in a cell resembling a hotel room for 15 years. When he is finally released, he seeks revenge on those who imprisoned him and answers why they did it. TThe complex web of lies and conspiracies that Dae-su must navigate is akin to Kid’s tumultuous journey for justice in Monkey Manand Chan Wook’s exploration of psychological trauma is also masterfully done here.
As for the promotion, OldboyThe hallway fight scene quickly became one of the most legendary scenes in modern cinema. In this scene, shot in one continuous shot, Dae Soo handles numerous henchmen with ease. His determination is as inspiring as the brutality of his choreography. Visceral nature Oldboyviolence coupled with its ability to explore the true depths of human suffering parallels the themes explored in Monkey Manwhich makes the comparison natural. This is truly an excellent revenge thriller, not to mention the shocking twist at the end.