Caught this in bits and pieces over the years and finally saw it the whole way through tonight, holds up incredibly well even knowing the reveal going in. A very relentlessly yet well paced thriller that was among the last of it’s kind, where everything is done practically, *chef’s kiss*. Russell and Walsh are both going for it without fucking with the tone of the picture and it’s great.
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The Monkey 2025
Finally saw “The Monkey” today, very good stuff, has one the most memorable tone setting openings I’ve seen in a long time, after that we’re off to the races with chills, spills, via a mechanical Monkey with ill will*. First two acts are very strong and fun, reaching a high water mark, the film plateaus during the 3rd act and stays there for a satisfactory and predictable conclusion.
3.5 stars out of 5.
*And yes I had to keep the rhyme going 😂
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