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Furious Fights: Bicycling as a Weapon!
10 Jun
Summary
- Movie showcases brutal martial arts and escalating fight sequences.
- Plot centers on a father rescuing his abducted daughter from traffickers.
- Action includes fights with bicycles, ladders, and in extreme locations.
Kenji Tanigaki's "The Furious" is hailed as a standout action film of the 21st century, prioritizing intense martial arts over a complex narrative. The movie centers on Wei, a handyman whose daughter, Rainy, is abducted by a trafficking ring. This inciting incident propels Wei into a relentless pursuit.
The plot thickens as Wei encounters Navin, another individual seeking to dismantle the trafficking operation. Initially clashing, they eventually unite against the common enemy. The film is packed with escalating fight sequences, showcasing creative combat with everyday objects.
Notable action sequences include battles within an MMA octagon, an ice factory, and on motorcycles. Fighters even engage in brutal combat using bicycles as weapons. The film culminates in over-the-top confrontations, demonstrating the extreme lengths characters will go to.
"The Furious" premiered at TIFF and is set to hit theaters in Hong Kong on Friday. The film's impact is described as a "sledgehammer," offering fast-paced, intense, and visually stunning choreography that demands to be witnessed.
