Every few years…
An action movie comes out that changes the rules.
The Raid.
John Wick.
Mad Max: Fury Road.
And now…
Many critics believe The Furious could be the next name on that list.
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Directed by Kenji Tanigaki, one of Asia’s most respected action choreographers, the film follows a father who launches a relentless mission to rescue his kidnapped daughter, teaming up with a journalist driven by his own thirst for justice.
But let’s be honest…
Nobody is talking about the story.
They’re talking about the fights.
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Festival audiences and early critics describe The Furious as a non-stop adrenaline rush, packed with brutally realistic martial arts choreography and inventive action sequences that push the genre to another level.
Some have even compared its intensity to The Raid, calling it one of the most spectacular action films in years.
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What makes it so different?
Almost everything becomes a weapon.
Bicycles.
Chains.
Furniture.
Walls.
The environment itself becomes part of the choreography, turning every fight into a carefully orchestrated dance of chaos.
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The cast also brings together martial arts legends including Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian, JeeJa Yanin and Xie Miao, performers known for delivering physical action rather than relying on CGI.
The result feels raw.
Violent.
And refreshingly old-school.
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Of course, the film isn’t perfect.
Several critics point out that the plot remains simple and the dialogue secondary.
But that’s almost beside the point.
Because The Furious doesn’t aim to reinvent storytelling.
It aims to remind audiences what action cinema looks like when stunt performers are the real stars.
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In an era dominated by superheroes and green screens…
This movie bets everything on choreography, physical performance and practical combat.
And judging by the early reactions…
That gamble may have paid off.
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So here’s the debate: what is the greatest action film ever made—The Raid, John Wick, Mad Max: Fury Road… or could The Furious become the new king of action cinema?
