‘The Furious’ movie review: Exhilarating Hong Kong-style AMV scored to a symphony of shattered bones
The film 'The Furious' is a Hong Kong-style action movie directed by Kenji Tanigaki, featuring a diverse cast of international martial artists. The review praises the film's focus on high-quality stunt choreography over its simple plot.
Why it matters
Highlights the enduring appeal of traditional martial arts cinema and the collaborative nature of international action film production.
The opening title cards of Kenji Tanigaki’s The Furious establish his latest work “somewhere in Southeast Asia,” which was more than telling of the kind of ‘people who know ball’-grade action cinema I had in store for me.
The review is a subjective critique of a film, which is standard for entertainment journalism.
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